The story features a conversation between a student, Claire, and her teacher, Mrs. Larson. Claire is frustrated about her grades and asks if there's any chance for extra credit or redo opportunities, but Mrs. Larson firmly explains her policy against those options. Instead, she encourages Claire to improve her performance in upcoming assignments, reassuring her that it's only the middle of the semester and she still has time to raise her grade. Claire reluctantly accepts the situation and leaves, indicating her disappointment but also her understanding of the teacher's stance.