Author's notes:

Author's notes:

Thanks for all the positive feedback it really does encourage me to keep writing... you guys rock!! I know some of the chapters are quite small so im trying to lengthen them for you –smiles-

Back to the story…

Chapter 6

It had been two days since Sara had gone to Catherine's office; she was now driving to Lindsey's school with Catherine sat in the passenger's seat. There was an apprehensive silence between them.

Catherine was the first to break it by mumbling "Thanks for coming Sara, I really appreciated it you know"

Sara smiled and replied "Anytime"

They pulled into the car park and Catherine led the way to Lindsey's class. Knocking on the door Catherine and Sara walked in. "Good morning"

"Good morning Ms Willows and er…" the teacher trailed off

"This is Sara Sidle" Catherine put in.

"Ms Sidle, if you'd like to take a seat then we can begin." the teacher continued.

"Well Lindsey isn't doing to well in class, and I was wondering if there was anything at home, any problems I should be aware of?" the teacher asked

"No everything is fine… I think…" Catherine replied

"Well something is going on because a kids grades just don't drop" the teacher continued

"Lindsey has become quite withdrawn in class, and it's as if she has given up on maths. She used to struggle through but now she couldn't care less." The teacher stated matter of factly.

Catherine grasped Sara's hand and squeezed it tight, right now she needed her support, she didn't know what to say or to do.

"Well we have a plan in place so to tackle this problem, I'm going to be tutoring Lindsey in maths, one of the reasons I'm here was to gain a copy of your syllabus so that I can make sure she's learning what she needs." Sara began.

"We were also thinking of doing a reward system, like she can only use the phone or watch TV after her homework." Sara continued, she was stroking the back of Catherine's hand soothingly.

"Hmmm ok, well I will give you a month to try and get Lindsey back on track, then I will want you both to come back for a progress report.

They all said their goodbyes and Catherine and Sara walked back to the car hand in hand. Catherine let out a deep sigh and leant in for a hug and stayed wrapped in Sara's arms for what seemed like forever.

Reluctantly they both broke away and Sara walked round to the other side of the car, and started to drive to Catherine's house.