Principal Andrews takes a few moments to digest what Frieda Knight and Eric Anderson just told him. Sighing he call for his vice principal and briefs him on the situation. “Can you please call the Stovalls and inform them of this recent development?” Andrews continue. “Normally I would do this, but I got to get the police involved. The sooner that is done the better. If I’m still on the phone please call the Anderson’s as well.”
“Okay. I’ll get on it.” The Vice principal comments. “By the way where is Julie being held?”
“She is sitting in the Councilor’s office.” The principal responds why searching his rolodex for the police number.
“No doubt getting chewed out by the councilor.” Quips the Vice Principal.
“I imagine so.” Principal Andrews calls the police. “Hello. This is Principal Andrews here at Moon Lake high. Can I please speak to Sherriff Cooper? Yes I’ll hold.” Looking back at the Vice Principal, Andrews motions him to get on those phone calls.
*****
Sherriff Cooper heads back to his office to prepare the transfer order to ship Cathy Shafer to the county jail in Seattle when he gets a call.
“Sheriff Cooper here.”
“Sherriff. Its Principal Andrews. I have a situation here.”
“What sort of situation?” The Sheriff questions; all the while grabbing his bottle of aspirin.
“A school fight transpired just a few minutes ago. There is also a possible accusation of a were attempting to violate the towns Statue 1A.”
Sherriff Cooper groans. That is the last thing I want to deal with right now he thinks. A were trying to change a normal against their will was the only crime the town despises more than murder.
“Give me the details Andrews.” The sheriff sighs, popping a few aspirin in his mouth and crunching on them.
*****
Mayor Stovall was sitting in his office reviewing the budget for the town’s next fiscal year when he gets a call.
“Mayor Stovall.”
“Mayor, this is Vice Principal Carson here. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your daughter Julie was in a fight at school here.”
The Mayor is fuming. After all the talks He and Melissa had with her. She still acts out. Calming himself down, he responds. “With whom did she have this fight with?”
“I don’t have all the details per say.” Carson continues. “But she did jump and attack Eric Anderson and another student who was sitting with him during lunch.”
Martin’s rage can now be barely held in check. After explaining it to her; the rogue FBI agent skulking about. And the attack on the Lawsons. Julie still broke her promise with him, regarding the Anderson boy.
“Sir,” There is more.” Carson continues. “The student that was next to Eric Anderson also made an allegation that Julie tried to scratch young Eric yesterday. It was only by her intervention that Julie’s plan was thwarted. The Principal is currently contacting the police. Your daughter might be facing charges.”
“WHAT?” The Mayor screams. Martin’s rage clearly, showing now. “I’m coming down there.” He slams the phone down and flies out the door past a couple of surprised council members that somehow managed to hear the tail end of Martin’s call.
Furiously mad. Martin jumps in his car. Trying to get in touch with Melissa but getting her voicemail. He quickly leaves a message for her to meet him at the school, while driving to Moon Lake high.
*****
Melissa and Frances had been talking at great length for the past few hours. For the first time in a long while, Melissa felt relieved. She was able to open up about her issues. During the conversation, she received several phone calls. She ignored them all.
“Perhaps we should take a break.” Dr. Twist interrupts. “It looks like your phone is about to explode with all the messages it has.”
Melissa looks at the call log and contemplates ignoring it until she see Martin was the last to call her. “I better listen to what Martin is calling me about” She sighs.
‘Melissa. I know we have our issues. And right now I would like to work them out with you. But please meet me at Moon Lake High. Julie is in trouble. Big time.’
Melissa hangs puts down the phone and looks a Frances. “You heard?”
“Yes.” Frances remarks. “And it sounds like Martin wants the same thing you do. To save the marriage. But it that will have to wait. Sounds like your daughter is in trouble.”
Melissa gets up. “We will talk again.”
“Of course.” Frances answers. “Hopefully, with Martin as well.” Frances continues as she escorts Melissa to the door. “And get yourself tested. With your morning shower session with Martin, I am certain you might be pregnant. Or soon will be.”
Melissa stands outside of the door. Thinking to herself for a moment, about what to do.
Dr. Twist’s assistant coughs. “Mam is everything okay?”
“Oh. Sorry. Just thinking about the last thing Frances said to me.” Melissa accepts her coat from the assistant and walks out of office, and heads to the elevator. Getting in it she presses for the ground floor and mutters to herself. “Martin is going to be shocked about what I have to tell him.” Melissa absent mindedly cradles her belly as if she was several month pregnant. “We’ll cross that bridge when I know for sure.” The elevator finishes it decent and Melissa heads out to her car. Her phone rings and it’s the Vice Principal.
“Hello Vice Principal. Martin just called me about Julie. I’m already on my way to the school.” She hangs up and gets in and drives off. “Julie. You’re in for it now.” Melissa thinks to herself.