At about this time, Lydia looked up from the bad choice she'd made for lunch and noticed her friend Rochelle standing awkwardly by a table and staring into her tray. She was surprised to see that Veronique from Health class sitting at the table. Lydia picked up her own tray and walked over.

"What's going on?"

"Oh, we're just talking about cancer," Veronique said.

"Cancer?" Lydia said. "What're you doing? Trying to get extra credit or something?"

"I was just asking Rochelle here if she knew how many people get cancer each year."

"And I said I was no expert!" Rochelle stared hard at Veronique.

"Come on, V," Tara spoke up. "Leave her be."

"Yeah--" Lydia opened her mouth to defend her friend, but then she saw something.

"Rochelle," she said, pointing at her arm. "What is that?"