“Mostly I’m studying with — Kayla. My sister.” The words are strange and weighty on her tongue
So these are Kayla’s new chevreh? How did they even get here? Was it planned?
Tova strides around the perimeter of the room, calling instructions. Abruptly, she heads back to the front and turns off the music.
Suddenly, Mimi feels a surge of pity for Kayla Eight days. That means just over one week to cram: Chumash and Navi and Tefillah and Historiah and…. Mimi presses both hands to her temples. How? How is it even going to be possible? Who even dreamed up the idea of this dumb seminary test
Mimi’s parents explain why Kayla switched schools. Mimi comes to accept the situation — and her sister
“Mmm.” Something clicks in Mimi’s brain. She hesitates, then switches off the music. “You… you nervous, Kayla?”
