Synopsis

The failing grade hung over Joey like a persistent shadow. His frustration, a tangled knot of embarrassment and resentment, finally erupted in an impulsive act – a clumsy declaration of affection for his teacher, Ms. Evans. What began as a misguided attempt to garner sympathy spiraled into an unexpected invitation. The ensuing date was… awkward. A series of stilted conversations and uncomfortable silences filled the air, punctuated by Joey’s increasingly desperate attempts at humor that fell