"...so that is how Steinbeck portrays the character of Lennie" Said Linda discussing Of Mice and Men with the class
"Miss Radleigh" Said Matt coming in "Can I have a word?"
"Yeah, just a minute. Right class, start writing some of the stuff down that we've just been talking about, I'll be two minutes" She stepped out the class room "Yes Matt?"
"I was just wondering if you were free this lunch time" said Matt
"Oh right is it rehearsals" She smiled
"Yeah, only if your up to it..." Matt said staring at her bulging tummy
"'Im having a baby Matt...I'm not at deaths door!" said Linda
"Yeah, sorry. I'll see you lunch then" said Matt walking off
That lunchtime Linda was in the middle of watching the pupils singing and giving them advice
"Scout when you go to the left swing your right arm and then Shona I want you..." Linda began to say when Michael came in
"Miss Radleigh can I have a word please" he asked "That was sounding good by the way"
"Be quick!" Matt said as Linda went outside
"What is it" Linda said rubbing her tummy
"I need to go through the grades in your department" Michael said
"Why is there something wrong" Linda said worrying
"No, its just routine. We haven't discussed them in a while and as well I want to know how our 3 new pupils are doing" Michael said
"Oh yeah thanks for putting all 3 of them in my class" She said sighing
"Well people like them need teachers like you to inspire them. I was like them when I was younger until a teacher inspired me and it changed my life" Michael smiled
"Well no pressure then" Linda laughed "So when do you want to discuss it I'm in the middle of rehearsals now..."
"Well me and Sian are supposed to be going through some pupil's who are being monitored tonight but I'm sure we can do that a different night. So shall we go through your departmental grades tonight?" Michael asked
"Yeah sure...oh wait no I can't I've got a scan" she said "You could always come if you wanted"
"Well..." said Michael who was not really comfortable with the situation but knew he had to support her "Yes, okay then"
"Great! See you later then" Linda said smiling as she went back to rehearsals.
Later on in the staff toilets Linda stepped out of the cubicle to see Sian walking in
"Hi..." Sian said awkwardly as her and Linda still didn't get along so well
"I feel like I'm always in the toilets these days, the joys of being pregnant eh..." Linda said giving an awkward smile
"Is everything going alright then?" Sian asked politely
"Yeah everything's great except I've got this really bad craving for watermelon " Linda laughed "You look tired...everything alright"
"Just didn't have much sleep last night thats all...I have to stay behind at school tonight to discuss trouble making student with Michael as well tonight so that'll be me going home late again" smiled Sian
"Oh you won't have to worry about that Michael said he'd cancel it to come to my scan" smiled Linda
"Why would he be going to your scan" Sian frowned
"Well he is the father..." Linda said giving a little smile knowing exactly what she was doing "Oh... sorry did you not know"
"No...Michael didn't say anything" Sian said
"Oh right, I thought he would have told you about becoming a father, you know with you two being friends" Linda smiled
"No..." Sian frowned
"Oh well..." Linda said giving a devious smile "See you later Sian...nice to catch-up"
Linda walked out with a smile on her face.
"Really looking forward to our meeting tonight" Said Sian walking in to Michaels office
"Oh yeah..." Michael began to say
"You could have at least told me that you were canceling the meeting, I could have put a lot of work into planning it" Said Sian in a harsh tone
"And have you..." Asked Michael raising his eyebrow
"Well no but that's not..." Sian began
"Then whats the problem" Michael asked
"Sorry...We'll just have to do the meeting tomorrow" Sian said calmly "Anyway I hear congratulations are in order..."
"What?" Michael asked confused
"Linda told me your going to be a father...congratulations" Sian said sarcastically
"Right..." Michael said frowning
Later on at the end of the day Michael was sat in his office when the door opened and a happy Linda stepped in
"Are you ready" asked Linda
"Why did you tell Sian about the baby, Linda?" Michael asked
"That didn't take her long..." muttered Linda "I just presumed she knew"
"Why would she know" Michael asked
"Don't act like the issue here is me telling her its just her knowing isn't it? I know why it's an issue, it's because your not only ashamed of me but your also ashamed of our child!" Linda said walking out
Michael grabbed her arm.
"Will you just stop and calm down for a minute..." Michael said
"You know what your problem is Michael...you just can't deal with consequences, you sleep with me then when I end up pregnant you make me feel like it's my fault and my problem!" Linda shouted
"I'm trying to support you Linda but you just won't co-operate with me" Michael said
"Co-operate with you!" Linda said furiously "Don't you dare talk to me like I'm one of your pupils!"
"You know what I've tried to help you but obviously you don't need my help so I'm done with this...I give up with you" Michael said walking out
"Wait...Michael! What about the scan!" Linda said running after him
"Like you said Linda it's your problem..." Michael said angrily before walking away leaving her stood there furious.