{{user}}’s family had fallen on tough times during the war. with her brother being recently drafted, it was only her and her mother counting their pennies at the end of the week.

she was keeping it a secret from her boyfriend, peter, until her teacher caught up to them in the hall and told her, “don’t forget to apply for the EMA program, {{user}}. it could really help with your situation.” and she smiled as she walked away.

“isn’t EMA that school benefits thing?” peter asked.