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Chapter 10 [Warning: Spoilers for Monarch of the Glen and Doc Martin]

From: EdSec
To: Katrina Finlay

Subject: PedlingtonPrimary School Merger

Hi Katrina,

I read over the list of concerns you passed on from the Pedlington Primary School Merger Town Hall Meeting last Thursday. I appreciate your willingness to lend an ear to the people, but the plan has been thoroughly reviewed and researched and the merger will go on. I'll send you the timeline for the closure of Pedlington Primary School and the new bus routes and schedules by the end of the day tomorrow, so you can pass them on to the residents.

I know you dislike this sort of thing Katrina, but I assure it is necessary. The Pedlington school represents a sizable investment to the Government, with minimal return. You know as well as anyone that we've got to cut costs. Small, backwater districts like Pedlington won't fight back, so there's less mess.

On top of all this, the Prime Minister himself will be visiting Yorkshire in a few days, and Pedlington is on his itinerary, so it is really essential that we have good PR on this one. Succeed, and I promise you great things lie ahead.

Best of luck!

From: Katrina Finlay
To: EdSec

Subject: Re: Pedlington Primary School Merger

Hi

I understand that this is matter of great interest to the Government, and essential to the image of the Prime Minister. That is why I believe the Prime Minister himself, perhaps along with the Secretary for Education, should address it in person with the people of Pedlington. Surely there will be a great deal to talk about, now that I've sent your memo to the Times, the BBC, and The York Press.

From: Katrina Finlay
To: EdSec

Subject: Re:Re: Pedlington Primary School Merger

Oh, and in case it isn't abundantly clear, I resign.

-Katrina

Position: HEAD TEACHER

Level: Primary

The Glenbogle Board of School Governors is seeking a highly qualified educator to fill the position of Head Teacher at Glenbogle Primary School, located in the pristine Scottish Highlands. Interested candidates should contact Mrs. Maureen McSweeney tel: 01479 873535

Survey of Obstetric Patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK

Form A

Patient Name: Louisa Roberta Glasson

Obstetrician/Gynecologist: Dr. Edith Montgomery

GP: N/A_

Stage of Pregnancy: _6 mos._

Gender of Fetus: Male_

Patient Marital Status: _Single_

Will Biological Father be Participating?: _No_

2:30 Me: I heard about how you packed in.

2:31 Katrina: ive had enough of london and the bureaucracy. im thinking of applying for my old job back home. Archies on the board of governors, so right away he'll be forced to make a choice-take it or leave it.

2:32 Me: Wow. Thats brave of you.
2:32 Katrina: No. The brave thing wouldve been to never have left my home in the first place. Youre the brave one Lou. You followed your heart, and left this place months ago
2:32 Me: Louisa

2:33 Katrina: Im sorry?

2:34 Me: Its actually Louisa.

2:35 Katrina: Oh. Right. Sorry.

2:36 Me: No, its fine. Its just my ex boyfriend Danny used to call me Lou. And my parents called me Lou-Lou.
2:36 Katrina: LOU-LOU?
2:36 Me: And thanks for the compliment
2:36 Me: Im just not sure the following my heart thing has worked out so well for me.
2:36 Me: Yeah I know, right?

2:37 Katrina: Thats ghastly, even for a pet name. Point well taken.

2:38 Katrina: Why?
2:38 Katrina: What happened?

2:39 Me: *Sighs*
2:39 Me: I dont exactly know what i expected...
2:39 Katrina: Its no sin to have high expectations

2:40 Me: Yes. Youre right of course. Its just...
2:40 Katrina: What?
2:40 Me: Well, I guess i expected that when i showed up at martins door he would let me in. wed sit down, talk through our issues. sort out what to do. I expected him to be strong, supportive, reassuring. Instead he buckled, stuttering and stumbled through the whole conversation. He even told me an abortion was still an option!

2:41 Katrina: Well...i think it is is...legally...
2:41 Me: it was never an option in my book. This is a human being I'm carrying, and my, our-his-wonderful, beautiful child, no less. To suggest we get rid of it...

2:42 Katrina: Youre preaching to the choir here, girl. But maybe he was just confused, trying to sort out what it is you wanted to do. Youve got to admit that was some pretty heavy news you dropped on him.

2:43 Me: yeah. i suppose

2:44 Me: but thats only the half.
2:44 Katrina: Oh?
2:44 Me: There was a woman, an Edith Montgomery, sitting in his kitchen. A former girlfriend from what i hear. Even met his Auntie Joan once (Thats a big deal with Martin. His aunt's pretty much all he's got). She also happens to be my obstetrician, so thats alot of fun.

2:45 Katrina: A rival?
2:45 Me: Well, martins made it QUITE clear that it was over between us. He wants no part in my life or in our childs life. So not really a rival, I guess.
2:45 Katrina: He actually said that?

2:46 Me: Well, not exactly. But he meant it.
2:46Me: Perhaps you misunderstood.
2:46 Me: Not likely. I mean, I know Martin better than anyone, right?
2:46 Katrina: If you say so...

2:47 Me: Katrina, i hope you wont hate me for this but i got to say this, because I don't want u to get hurt. Are you sure Archie doesnt truly love this Lexie girl. I mean, he did chase after her, bring her back, so forth. Am i totally out of the bowling green here?*

2:48 Katrina: Haha...bowling green...nice one Louisa. No. I understand where youre coming from. But i believe that me and Arch had something special. Lexie's just a side show. I hope.
2:48 Me: Maybe a quick phone call wouldnt go amiss...
2:48 Katrina: I know what this is. You feel stung by Martin's initial pussyfooting and youre afraid the same will happen with me. But from what I've heard, you two are meant for each other. Just work at it, and things will go right in the end. As for me, its too late for me to turn around. The train's pulling into Glenbogle Station as we speak (or rather, text). Best of luck!

2:49 Me: I hope youre right Katrina. For both our sakes. Best of luck to you too as well!

To be continued...

* Scotland is a major center of lawn bowling, where players roll or bowl the ball across a level green toward a target. The World Bowls Centre, is housed in Edinburgh.

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