Alison
"Ms. Walker before you return to your seat can I speak to you in the hallway for a moment," Professor Smoak requested as Alison was about to begin walking back to her seat.
Alison was still in shock and simply nodded before following him out into the hallway.
"Before you say anything Alison I just wanted to say how proud of you I am as your professor but also as a family friend I have seen you when you were at your lowest and the fact that you've grown so much and you are on a path that will lead to the best possible future for you and I know you have more to go but I am very confident that you will be able to overcome your fear and do what you love to do most."
"I... I don't know what to say. How do you know that I am ready?"