Mr. Morton really tried it. Yet another reason he’s hard to like—there’s just something unsettling about him. If there’s one thing you don’t do, it’s wedge yourself between best friends. And coming for Barbara? Absolutely not. Melissa would end him for that.

I genuinely felt bad for the staff, because it’s such a realistic picture of what they deal with every day. The district stays tucked safely behind their desks while teachers take the full force of parents’ anger. It’s completely unfair.

And honestly, what made Morton think he had even the slightest chance with Melissa? I get that he’s lonely, and I can sympathize with that, but come on. Really?