Disclaimer: I own nothing of CSI
Not Really
"Hi, bad day?" Nick asked Jackie who walked through the door.
Jackie looked like she was going to drop from exhaustion.
"Not bad it was just sort of tough. The kids were a challenge today, they just didn't quit talking all day, it drove me nuts, I'd be giving them instructions and instead of listening to me they would just talk to their friends. By last recess I had had enough, they didn't get to go outside, I made them put their heads down all recess. They knew I was mad too because after recess was over they all told me they were sorry and gave me a hug, as if they were trying to make nice."
Nick laughed.
Jackie sighed
"I hate having to get strict, that is my least favorite part of my job."
"I know." Nick said.
It was the kids that missed their recess but it was their teacher who took it harder than they did as soon as she got home at night.
"Why do you feel bad about getting strict? It was their choice not to listen to you. Heck when I was little and my teachers had to get strict with the class the teacher seemed to enjoy it."
"I know, some teachers are just mean, but I'm not like that, I feel bad, I guess I'm just nice."
"You are nice, that's why the kids all gave you a hug afterwards and tried to make up with you, they knew what you did was warranted."
Jackie sighed
"I know, I just hope tomorrow they are back to their normal sweet selves, they have been so good all year, this is one of the best classes I've ever had, I'm not sure what happened today."
"Who knows, I'm sure they'll be back to being good tomorrow, they are probably afraid of you now." Nick said teasingly.
"Oh hush." Jackie said as she started walking up the stairs.
"Where are you going?" He asked.
"I'm just going to get out of these shoes and get into my sweats." She answered.
"Ok, but don't forget we are meeting Catherine for dinner at that new restaurant tonight."
"Oh crap, I forgot all about that. Honey, do you think she'd mind if we took a rain check and did it another night, it's been a long day and I just don't feel much like going out tonight."
"I think we better go with her, she had a tough day too, a really tough case that really got to her." Nick said.
"Is she ok?" Jackie asked.
"Yeah, but I do think she could use our company tonight." Nick told her.
"Ok, I'll go." Jackie said, immediately forgetting about her own work related issues.
"Good." Nick said with a smile.
A few hours later Nick and Jackie loaded the kids into the van and drove to the restaurant.
They beat Catherine to the restaurant so they decided to get a table.
A few minutes after having sat down at the table Jackie felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around and screamed, it was not Catherine standing behind her.
TBC….