Chapter 144

“Wow," Adam says. "We had no idea they were part of a drama club. They were so convincing, we thought it was real!" Madison adds, "I guess it just goes to show that things aren't always what they seem. It's easy to jump to conclusions, but sometimes it's better to wait for more information." The officer agrees, "It's an important lesson to learn. I'm glad we were able to clear things up for you. And we'll be sure to let the drama club know that their rehearsal caused a bit of a scare." Adam and Madison thank the officer for their help.

In the weeks and months that follow, Adam and Madison try to take the lessons from this experience to heart. They remind themselves not to make snap judgments, and to give people the benefit of the doubt. They also try to find the humor in the situation. Whenever they see someone acting strangely in public, they joke, "Maybe they're just rehearsing for a play!" And they laugh, knowing they have a funny story to tell whenever anyone asks how they've been