"Are you just saying that...or?" I teased. She revealed her eggs were already done and she was eating them as mine cooked. "Hard to argue with that. I guess."

I had her grab her passport and Social Security card. I was pretty sure that was all she'd need to apply for a job as a TA.

Class was interesting. Courtney was asking good questions quietly and I explained to her what was going on. We had only had a few sessions and it was clear, Courtney was smart. She was picking up on things very quickly.

"I don't get it," I told her as we relaxed in one of our...