"Morning." Tess said as she entered the staff room base to see Fletch sitting staring down at his coffee.
"Morning." He mumbled but didn't look at her, she could tell there was something wrong he wasn't being his usual happy self.
She walked over and looked around before hugging him. "What's wrong?" She asked.
"My wife got a job." He replied.
She didn't see the problem and looked at him. "And?"
He sighed. "Its in Australia."
Tess was shocked and sat down opposite him. "Right."
He held her hands. "I don't want to leave you."
She squeezed his hands before replying. "I can't hold you back. You need to go and be with your family I'll be fine."
Fletch wasn't surprised. Tess always ignored her feelings for his happiness. Should he go?
"I'll think about it." He said before leaving to get some space to think.
Tess rubbed her eyes and didn't notice Zoe walk in.
"You alright?" Zoe asked.
She did feel a bit sick but just guessed it was the menopause.
"Yeah." She replied smiling .
Zoe nodded "fancy a drink after work?"
Tess shook her head. "All I want is to go home."
Zoe frowned. "Are you sure your ok?"
Tess considered it. "I think I'm premenopausal." She said
"Have you spoken to your GP?"
"When I finally get an appointment."
Zoe thought for a few minutes wanting to help her friend. "I could give you a blood test?"
Tess smiled. "Thank you." She said.
"Any time." She said as they both exited the staff room.
Little did they know what was actually wrong with Tess.
Sorry for the short chapter. Felt I had to update. I had a lot of homework and I've got morning training. Living the dream! :(