Eric leaves the office to see Frieda and Julie together. The only thing keeping those two from attacking each other is the Principal sitting in between them and the vice principal standing by the door. Yet Eric can see Julie has a murderous glare in her eyes. Yet the principal speaks up.
“Eric please head to the library. For the time being you are excused from classes for the remainder of the day.” Looking at Frieda; “Your next to talk with Sheriff Cooper.”
Frieda gets up to head into the vice principals office while Eric leaves. Julie’s mouth is agape upon hearing the police being involved.
*****
Frieda sits down and begins to answer the Sheriffs questions. She mostly corroborates what Eric said earlier. But she does go into detail the deal she had with Spenser Lawson in ensuring Eric became a were-panther. The sheriff raises an eyebrow over this but says nothing as he take notes. Frieda quickly explains that since the deal was made on Sunday the three quickly became fast friends and that she didn't do this to spite Julie. although, Frieda does agree that it was a happy accident.
"One thing I want to ask Ms. Knight." Sheriff cooper continues. "What do you know of the public breakup between Brian Walker and Julie Stovall?"
"Only what I saw on social media, sir" Frieda pulls out her cellphone and shows Sheriff Copper the video.
'Find someone else who is willing to allow you to polish their knob.'
"Do you know who posted that video?" Cooper presses.
"Sorry, I don't, sir," Frieda answers. "I would suggest you ask Brian Walker. But I doubt he would know."
"Okay," The sheriff says, while quickly jotting down everything Frieda said.
Some time passes before Frieda exits the vice Principals office. Followed by the Sheriff. “Ms. Knight, thank you for your statement. You are excused. Principal Andrews can I see you and Julie next? “Sheriff continues. “Also, I know Julie’s parents are still in your office. Would it be possible to have this conversation with them as well?
Principal Andrews looks at Julie, who is clearly white as a sheet; “Of course.” Looking at Frieda, “please return to class.
Andrews escorts Julie and Sheriff Cooper to his office and closes the door.
Instead of heading to class Frieda makes a beeline to the library to keep Eric company and to ensure nothing unexpected happens in the meantime. Frieda Arrives to see Eric reading 'A Tale Of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens.
"Light reading?" Frieda jokes
"Oh just killing time till classes are over." Looking at the clock. "In thirty minutes. Time flies when spending the day in the principals office." Eric stomach rumbles. "But it doesn't go quickly whe you are starving. Never had a chance to eat lunch thanks to Julie."
"Don't worry about that," Frieda comments. "Snacks shall be made available upon the commencement of your induction," Freida intones in a ham-fisted ominous tone.
Both chuckle, but keep there voices low while in the library. No longer worried about Julie, Eric finally feels at peace. Yet the scratch the Frieda gave him this morning is finally starting to have an effect on him. Julie notices and reassures Eric that he will soon be a full fledged were-panther before long.
Eric fires off a quick text message to his brother.
'No need to pick me up after class. Will be a "you know what" soon. [wink emoji] Please let mom and dad know not to worry. I am fine.'
Eric hits send and smiles to Frieda as they continue to make small talk; waiting for the final bell to ring.