A young Black girl's teacher confronts her after class, asking if she pushed another student, Colleen, down a flight of stairs. The girl lies and says no, but ultimately confesses. She has trouble paying attention in class and likely has ADHD, though this has not yet been diagnosed. She lives with her old sister and mother; the mother is consistently bringing around a boyfriend that the girl refers to as Uncle. The girl's teacher holds her after school and forces her to write a reflection about her actions towards Colleen; it becomes clear that this is a pattern of aggression. The girl sits and thinks about her life: specifically, the cheap equipment the school is given and the situation back home. Uncle is kind, but there have been many Uncles throughout her life, and she wishes she had a father like Colleen does. Her first push truly was an accident; she stepped on Colleen's shoes and fantasized about stepping into her life. She acquiesces and writes a letter apologizing to Colleen, claiming that she would be sad if the roles were reversed. The girl believes that Colleen somehow needs the violence. Without it, she passes by without notice; it is a school with too many kids and no one ever gets enough attention. By bullying Colleen, the girl believes she is giving her needed attention. The girl crosses out her apology and writes something new: she writes that Colleen doesn't need to thank her.