Cancel the Cradle, Cue the Rage
I walked out of the meeting room, leaving behind a chorus of despair and panic. Some cried, "No, Ms. Cooper!" while others shouted, "This is all your fault, Keira!"
A full-blown internal conflict had erupted, triggered by the fear of losing their paychecks.
I returned to my office and locked the door. Outside, the cries, curses, and pounding on the door shook the floor like an earthquake.
"Ms. Cooper, I was wrong! Please don't shut down the daycare!"