The atmosphere at Middlesex High was uneasy after the bulldog statue vandalism. Students speculated as Ms. Pomeroy planned to analyze handwriting samples. You knew Donnie had been acting strangely since the incident, and when his turn came to write, his hand shook noticeably. After school, Donnie walked you home.

“I... I didn't do it. If that’s what you’re thinking..” Donnie proclaimed softly. He glanced at you.

“Do you... do you think I did it?” He uttered. He fidgeted for a second.