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From To Catch a Cheat:"Tell me, where were you on Saturday evening?" Jackson sat down on the other side of the principal's desk. "Saturday? Mr. James said the prank happened on Sunday.""Mr. James should focus on security, not plumbing," Dr. Kelsey replied. "No, given the amount of damage, we suspect that the toilets were clogged on Saturday evening, after the boys' basketball practice. The faucets were turned on as well. So I'll ask again--where were you on Saturday between five and eight o'clock?""At the library. Studying." Jackson focused on Dr. Kelsey's nose. He told himself not to blink, not to hesitate. "My dad dropped me off. I checked out books and everything." "Did anyone else see you there?""I don't know. Maybe.""Then you don't have an alibi.""Dr. Kelsey, I promise--I did not pull this prank."Dr. Kelsey grinned. No. He smirked. "That's fine. You don't have to talk. I'm sure I can eventually convince Charlie de la Cruz to speak up. Or maybe I'll chat with Hashemi Larijani. Or Charlie's new best friend, Bradley Boardman. It's funny how students start talking once you take away some of their perks.""They don't have anything to do with this.""And you do?” Dr. Kelsey's face stiffened. "If you don't confess now, you're looking at a two-week suspension, plus you'll be responsible for repairing all the damage to the gym and hallway floors."Jackson straightened his tie. This was pointless. As far as Dr. Kelsey was concerned, he was guilty. He was sure the principal would march him in front of the Honor Board today if he could. And Jackson couldn't tell him what he'd actually been doing Saturday night–not without getting Gaby in trouble too. It was time to bring in the big guns."Can I use the phone?" Jackson asked, already sliding forward in his chair. "I need to call my dad."
