the city council asked us to present this.”
Nobody said a word.
The officer cleared his throat.
“Caleb Thompson is being recognized for community service and charitable contributions benefiting over seventy-two families during the last year.”
A gasp spread through the gym.
Seventy-two families.
I looked at Caleb.
He stared at the floor.
The football star.
The most popular boy in school.
The guy everyone assumed spent his time showing off and enjoying attention.
Apparently he had been secretly helping people.
And nobody knew.
The officer smiled.
“Young man, would
