Jordan made himself a strong black coffee in an attempt to wake himself up. He had managed to eat a bagel just before his father sat in a chair opposite him.

"Morning" said Jordan trying to sound bright Just once it'd be nice if he was actually like friendly towards me he thought miserably.

His father grunted at him and began to pack his briefcase for work. To everyone else Jordans father was a pillar of the community, looked up to and respected and liked by all who met him. He was outgoing and friendly except to his own flesh and blood.

He viewed Jordan as a layabout with no good friends and he was sick of watching his son have no sense of direction in what he wanted to do with his life.

"Jordan, I'm telling you now..If you don't graduate this year..find somewhere else to live..I'm not putting up with your lazy ass anymore"

Jordan shook his head "okay okay I get the message already" he mumbled into his coffee. Why can't he understand that it's like difficult for me, I dont want to be kept back at school any longer than I have to, I just need some fucking help.. He rubbed his eyes and looked at his father "I'm going to school..See you later I guess" Without looking at him his father raised his hand in a small impatient wave.

He can't wait for me to get out of his sight, I'm like a disease to him He got into his car and rested his head on the steering wheel.

Amber Graff was singing loudly along to the radio , she was in a great mood and the sun was shining. Rayanne sat down on their sofa yawning." Good morning doll-face" smiled Amber as she bent down and kissed her daughters forehead. Rayanne smiled back at her sleepily "morning...hey I'm starving..can you fix me some breakfast?" she asked as she put on the television and tuned in to Sesame Street.

Amber went to the fridge and took out a plate, she handed it over to Rayanne who looked at the plate with a bemused look on her face "What's this?" she asked perplexed.

Amber sighed "It's your breakfast baby..Eat up, you have school soon" Rayanne looked down at her plate, it was filled with small cocktail sausages, pineapple and cheese on sticks and mini quiches. Rayanne looked up to Amber.

"Mum, do we have no cereal?"

Amber laughed "I haven't been shopping yet sweetie ...my bad"

Rayanne shook her head in disbelief and bit into the stone cold mini quiche in front of her.

Angela was waiting patiently for Danielle to pass her the Cheerios, Danielle had been rummaging around for the past five minutes looking for the toy that came inside the packet.

"Danielle, just give me the cereal already will you? Geez, I got school and I need to like eat first"

In future wake up before the brat she thought as she continued to glare at her younger sister. Danielle gave up trying to find the toy and poured herself a bowl of cheerios, she handed Angela the packet as Patty entered the kitchen. "Mom..I can't find the toy...It's supossed to have a small calculator in there but I can't find it...I want it mom, can you find it..please?"

Angela looked at her sister and rolled her eyes "Danielle, it's a calculator for christs sake..get over it"

Patty frowned at Angela " Don't talk to Danielle like that Angela how many times do I need to tell you? Did you take the calculator just to wind her up?" she asked accusingly. Angela scowled "Why do I always get blamed?"

Graham walked in whistling happily "Morning girls" he smiled as he made himself a coffee. He kissed Patty on the cheek and sat down at the counter. He looked at Angelas pouting face and said "Blamed for what?" Danielle threw herself onto her dad "Oh daddy Angela's stolen the toy from the cereal, she doesn't even like want it, she's just taken it to spite me"

Graham looked to the floor and put his hand in his pocket, he pulled out a small calculator and looked at Danielle sheepishly "You mean this one? Sorry baby, I didn't think it would interest you" he said handing it to Danielle.

Patty started laughing and rolled her eyes at her husband " Graham , that nearly caused world war three"

Angela looked at her parents and sister, waiting for an apology. Nothing else was said and she sighed loudly. "Right, I'm off to school...See you later on"

Sometimes I like really really hate them she thought as she closed the door behind her.

Rayanne was sat on the school steps waiting for Rickie and Angela, she saw Jordan standing by his car smoking. She called over to him "Hey Catalano" he looked up and frowned what the hell does she want he thought as Rayanne hurried towards him. "hey" he smiled rubbing the back of his hair. Rayanne sat on the hood of his car "man, I hate getting to school early, when like nobodies turned up yet" she muttered.

Jordan nodded in agreement "yea it is kinda weird.." he mumbled, taking out another cigarette.I'd rather sit alone here than be at home right now he thought as he lit up.

Rayanne had found a box of raisins in her bag and started nibbling on them, she offered one to Jordan "Want one?" she asked. He screwed up his face "I'll pass" he muttered. Rayanne shrugged and continued to eat them.

Jordan started pacing around nervously, he liked his own company and wasn't used to being around jut one person. "So Graff, you and Angela are definitely going to Tinos party right?" he asked casually.

Rayanne shrugged "I'm totally there man, I don't know about Angela though..Her parents are kinda weird about her having a social life"

Jordan felt disappointed "ah right" he said rubbing his eyes. Rayanne looked at him a small smile forming on her lips. "You like her don't you Catalano?"

Jordan felt his back stiffen and he coughed " I hardly like know her" he said "How can I possibly like someone when I don't know them?" he said hoping that she couldn't tell he was lying through his teeth.

Rayanne gave a small laugh and looked around the school grounds. Jordan closed his eyes " So Graff, does she..you know ..li-" he was interrupted by Rayanne jumping of of his car "There's Angela and Rickie, I gotta go man..See you on Friday " she smiled as she ran off to join her friends.

Jordan sighed heavily Does she even like me? Graff would have told me but I blew it.. he put out his cigarette and headed for the main entrance.