Bryce panics after failing his midterm. He is so upset over his grade that he leaves the classroom and heads to the pond, seeking solace among the ducks. He struggles with roommate issues and desperately needs to move but can't find a suitable place. His search for a new home consumes so much of his time that he doesn't have enough left to study for the midterm.

Unexpectedly, Professor Drake steps in to help, bringing a significant change to both his own lonely life and Bryce's situation.

This is a short story.