[Demimonde]

I don't know how, but I negotiated an extension from a prof who has a zero tolerance policy on late work. I was kinda a mess but told no lies and gave zero excuses. Just told him I didn't have it but that I really wanted to do the work. He didn't even press me on the embarassing specifics. He gave me an extra chance and said he looked forward to reading it.

I turned it in yesterday, discreetly as he was breaking his own policy for me. I apologized that the work wasn't my best. He responded that even my worst work is better than most and then gave me some very kind comments and even thanks for my in class contributions. What a great teacher.