I think the term that i recall is 'stepped in shit and came out smelling like a rose' -- a situation where someone should look like a turd and looks like the hero instead. Is that what you were meaning, Flash?
She was absent today. FUCKING ABSENT. I'm so mad that I want to cry but I won't.
I know, Flash. I was just joking. A lame joke maybe, I'm sorry. It must have been hard for you, not being able to finish things off at last.
By the way, it's nice you've told your parents about it. It always helps when they are supportive.