The day after Catherine got back, Ethel texted her that there was a new military instructor.
They replaced Hunter and the other three instructors involved in the fight. Ethel was excited to tell Catherine the new instructor was much handsome and forgiving. They weren't terrified of military training. Instead, they were eager to do it.
Catherine connected the dots. The day before, Sean got into the fight, and the instructors were replaced. It must be Sean who pulled strings. If the mayor's son got into the fight, he would be okay.
"Honey."
Although Catherine was embarrassed to call Sean that, he seemed pleased, and his looks would turn gentle every time, she called him that. Catherine told herself she had to get used to it, starting by calling him "honey".
"Yes?"
"They replaced our instructors. Did you do it?"
Sean didn't respond.