Palms sweaty, knees weak. You've just watched everyone go ahead of you in alphabetical order. You know exactly when it will be your turn, you know the order by heart. You've been with these same kids for thirteen years. It's getting near the end of the list, did they just call "W"? Wait, that means you're next. That's it! Finally, your name is called and you proceed to the stage . . .
You're back in Kindergarten. It's the first day, and you're learning all the other kids names for the first time. Learning your A B C's, nothing is complicated. You go outside and play on the jungle gym, and slide down the slide.
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