Notes: I am writing Mikah a bit different in this fic. I kind of write him as an a-hole in
my Broken Bones and Shattered Dreams series. But in this fic he shows he's not just a
spoiled little rich boy, as you will see.
Riley's Fate
Wilson looked like he was going to explode. But it wasn't to be. "Averman, Banks,
Hawkinson, and Riley come with me. Conway have Tina Johanson meet us at the Dean's
office." He said and walked out the door.
Averman looked shocked that Wilson wanted to talk to him. Riley exhaled slowly and
walked out. The rest of us followed them. Charlie went to find Tina and Portman
walked back to the JV dorms to tell the others.
We ended up at the Dean's office. Riley turned a shade of white upon seeing where we
were. He knew he was in deep trouble. The Dean looked shocked when he saw the five
of us enter. "Coach Wilson what's the problem?"
"It would seem that Rick Riley had Adam Banks attacked."
"Is that true Mr. Banks?" Dean asked me. I nodded. "What do you have to say Mr.
Riley?"
"I want my father here." Was Riley's only response.
Dean Buckley reached over and pressed the intercom button. "Ms. Jacobs call Tom Riley
and tell him I need to see him right away." He turned his attention back to us. "Why are
Mr. Averman and Mr. Hawkinson here?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.
There was a knock on the door and in stepped Tina. "You wanted me here Coach
Wilson?"
"Yes thank you for coming Tina." Wilson said. Wilson knew Tina a little bit because
she kept me company during many the practices I watched.
"That brings me back to my question. Why are they here Coach Wilson?" Dean Buckley
said.
"Averman and Tina saw it happen." I spoke up.
Dean asked Rick a few questions but he refused to answer until his father came in. After
ten minutes of watching this go nowhere, Mr. Riley stepped into the room. "What's
going on?" He demanded.
"Your son had Banks attacked." Dean said.
"That's preposterous. My son would never do such a thing." Tom said folding his arms
across his chest.
"I heard him admit it with my own ears Tom." Wilson said. "This isn't the first time
Rick's gotten in trouble. He was on probation. This is far more serious isn't it Dean?"
"Very serious. In one week, we will have a meeting to decide Rick Riley's future at
Eden Hall. Until then Rick is suspended from school."
***
It seemed like things between the Ducks and Connie started to settle down. None of
them talked to Josh though. He was still in their eyes the enemy. Charlie and I ironed
out our differences, again. I hope this doesn't turn out to be a yearly thing! My ribs were
feeling a lot better. If it weren't for the sprained wrist, I'd be playing next week.
I dreaded Saturday. Riley would be finally getting what he deserved or at least we hoped.
Mikah's turned a lot quieter without his big brother on the team. I don't think he sides
with his brother.
I was sitting in the stands watching JV practice when Mikah came up to Keith and I.
Keith was watching too. Or as he put it 'scouting'. The big JV/Varsity game was in
three weeks. I'd be playing in it. Barring any other injuries, I seem to collect.
He looked at us so nervously. "I just want you to know I'm sorry for Rick. He's so mad
about not graduating last year. I don't agree with what he did. And if he is expelled, he
deserves it. Maybe we can all be friends?" He asked nervously.
I looked at Keith. He knew Mikah better then I did. "Sure." He said. "You gotta stop
acting like your brother. But I know you so I know you are telling the truth."
I'm more of the cautious type. I'd wait to see what was going on first. After all
tomorrow's the big meeting.
***
The next day all of the JV and Varsity players were in the boardroom. I looked around at
the people that were going to make the decision. The Dean did a good job of keeping it
impartial. None of them was board members.
My father and brother were there. Jeffrey wants to specialize in Sports Law so he
thought this would give him a better understanding. My mother was at home but she had
sent her best. My former coach, Bombay, was there along with Mrs. Conway and a few
other Duck parents. Of course, Orion was there.
I noticed Josh was standing close to Connie. I think they were holding hands. I don't
think the others noticed.
Tina was holding my left hand and squeezed it a few times. What was taking them so
long to decide? Tina, Averman, one of Averman's cousins, Charlie, Cole, Portman,
Keith, Rick, and I had all spoken. So much for loyalty. Cole had admitted that Rick had
paid him to attack me.
They came in. I held my breath in anticipation.
"This group has made their decision. Rick Riley is hereby expelled from Eden Hall."
my Broken Bones and Shattered Dreams series. But in this fic he shows he's not just a
spoiled little rich boy, as you will see.
Riley's Fate
Wilson looked like he was going to explode. But it wasn't to be. "Averman, Banks,
Hawkinson, and Riley come with me. Conway have Tina Johanson meet us at the Dean's
office." He said and walked out the door.
Averman looked shocked that Wilson wanted to talk to him. Riley exhaled slowly and
walked out. The rest of us followed them. Charlie went to find Tina and Portman
walked back to the JV dorms to tell the others.
We ended up at the Dean's office. Riley turned a shade of white upon seeing where we
were. He knew he was in deep trouble. The Dean looked shocked when he saw the five
of us enter. "Coach Wilson what's the problem?"
"It would seem that Rick Riley had Adam Banks attacked."
"Is that true Mr. Banks?" Dean asked me. I nodded. "What do you have to say Mr.
Riley?"
"I want my father here." Was Riley's only response.
Dean Buckley reached over and pressed the intercom button. "Ms. Jacobs call Tom Riley
and tell him I need to see him right away." He turned his attention back to us. "Why are
Mr. Averman and Mr. Hawkinson here?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.
There was a knock on the door and in stepped Tina. "You wanted me here Coach
Wilson?"
"Yes thank you for coming Tina." Wilson said. Wilson knew Tina a little bit because
she kept me company during many the practices I watched.
"That brings me back to my question. Why are they here Coach Wilson?" Dean Buckley
said.
"Averman and Tina saw it happen." I spoke up.
Dean asked Rick a few questions but he refused to answer until his father came in. After
ten minutes of watching this go nowhere, Mr. Riley stepped into the room. "What's
going on?" He demanded.
"Your son had Banks attacked." Dean said.
"That's preposterous. My son would never do such a thing." Tom said folding his arms
across his chest.
"I heard him admit it with my own ears Tom." Wilson said. "This isn't the first time
Rick's gotten in trouble. He was on probation. This is far more serious isn't it Dean?"
"Very serious. In one week, we will have a meeting to decide Rick Riley's future at
Eden Hall. Until then Rick is suspended from school."
***
It seemed like things between the Ducks and Connie started to settle down. None of
them talked to Josh though. He was still in their eyes the enemy. Charlie and I ironed
out our differences, again. I hope this doesn't turn out to be a yearly thing! My ribs were
feeling a lot better. If it weren't for the sprained wrist, I'd be playing next week.
I dreaded Saturday. Riley would be finally getting what he deserved or at least we hoped.
Mikah's turned a lot quieter without his big brother on the team. I don't think he sides
with his brother.
I was sitting in the stands watching JV practice when Mikah came up to Keith and I.
Keith was watching too. Or as he put it 'scouting'. The big JV/Varsity game was in
three weeks. I'd be playing in it. Barring any other injuries, I seem to collect.
He looked at us so nervously. "I just want you to know I'm sorry for Rick. He's so mad
about not graduating last year. I don't agree with what he did. And if he is expelled, he
deserves it. Maybe we can all be friends?" He asked nervously.
I looked at Keith. He knew Mikah better then I did. "Sure." He said. "You gotta stop
acting like your brother. But I know you so I know you are telling the truth."
I'm more of the cautious type. I'd wait to see what was going on first. After all
tomorrow's the big meeting.
***
The next day all of the JV and Varsity players were in the boardroom. I looked around at
the people that were going to make the decision. The Dean did a good job of keeping it
impartial. None of them was board members.
My father and brother were there. Jeffrey wants to specialize in Sports Law so he
thought this would give him a better understanding. My mother was at home but she had
sent her best. My former coach, Bombay, was there along with Mrs. Conway and a few
other Duck parents. Of course, Orion was there.
I noticed Josh was standing close to Connie. I think they were holding hands. I don't
think the others noticed.
Tina was holding my left hand and squeezed it a few times. What was taking them so
long to decide? Tina, Averman, one of Averman's cousins, Charlie, Cole, Portman,
Keith, Rick, and I had all spoken. So much for loyalty. Cole had admitted that Rick had
paid him to attack me.
They came in. I held my breath in anticipation.
"This group has made their decision. Rick Riley is hereby expelled from Eden Hall."