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Hi, Ms Wilson’s Class,

Thanks for your thoughts and questions. I’ll try to answer everything.

1. I think Cap would change a little bit. He’s not the innocent “new kid” any more. But he would still be the nicest kid in school.

2. The kids might treat him reverently at first — they thought he was dead, after all! But they would get used to him, and even begin to overlook how different he can be.

3. I think he would understand more about money. He knew nothing about it when he was given the cash to plan the party.

4. Would Rain change? Are you kidding? This is an older woman who chose a peculiar lifestyle from a young age. Yes, she’d change, but I bet not by much. But she would have to live a normal life in an urban condo with a middle schooler.

5. Are you talking about the money from selling Garland? Cap wouldn’t have it. That’s the family money that would be invested to create an income that would be used to pay for the condo, and all their living expenses.

OK? And if you can manage a photo of everyone in their tie-dyes, I’d love to see it!

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