-Six Weeks Later-
Adam had been discharged from hospital on strict conditions that he took it easy. Sam and Tom had taken turns in looking after him. Things were looking up the police were full into the investigation to they're surprise the lads responsible for Adam's assault were arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm which surprised Sam as she expected them to be charged with acts of a hate crime. The court case was two months away to be fair Adam was anxious about the whole thing. He, Sam and Tom had a meeting with the barrister that was on Adam's side.
And with any luck the lads responsible would be found guilty and would serve at least five years each at young offenders, this made Sam very happy. She'd seen the affects that the assault had on Adam. She could see through his smile façade that he hid behind well.
But that didn't excuse the nightmares that would often awake ether herself or Tom. She had suggested counselling to her brother a few times but he rejected her offer. Causing Tom to joke that he was exactly like her touchy feely and stubborn.
They had a meeting with Adam's head teacher about him returning to school once he was recovered. Due to the assault of Adam the school had a real crack down on homophobic bullying, they had made sure every pupil was aware that any sort of homophobic language was not acceptable and anyone using such things would be excluded.
But to Sam she felt that the school taking action had come at a price too late. She felt that it had to take Adam's beating before finally they would do something about it. None the less she found herself, with Tom and Adam sitting in the schools reception waiting for the head teacher. It was a quiet one. Nobody said a word until the reception door opened revealing the head teacher.
'Miss Nicholls. Adam, and Mr Kent if you would like to follow me to my office' the head teacher says, and Adam gets up first followed by Tom who passed him, his crutches then Sam. Before they walked through reception. Adam hopping along but they soon made it to the office, Tom closed the door behind Sam and they sat down around the desk
'So Miss Nicholls. We're here to discuss your brother's return to this school' the head teacher begins but Sam interrupts him
'Excuse me but the way you've just his return to the school makes Adam sound like he's the one in the wrong, and not the five pillocks that were pupils at this school' Sam says, Tom places his hand on her lap.
'I can assure you Miss Nicholls that was not what I was referring to, now if you would mind. I would like to continue' the head teacher says, Sam nods for him to carry on.
'As you have mentioned Miss Nicholls I can reassure you that those responsible for your brother's assault. Have been expelled from our school. We have since taken a crack down on homophobic language, which is simply not acceptable at our school, should any of our pupils be caught using such language they will be excluded we hope to prevent anything like this happening again' the head teacher explains
'Yeah but it's come a bit too little too late' Sam mutters
'I and the staff have agreed that when Adam returns to school. He will be on a partime based timetable for a few weeks until Adam is ready to return to school full time' the head teacher says, Adam sighs with relief.
'Does that sound alright to you Adam?' the head teacher says.
'Yes sir' Adam replies.
'Now I believe you're both doctors Miss Nicholls and Mr Kent' the head teacher says.
'Yes we are' Tom answers him.
'Right well when Adam starts his part time timetable which will be from 9:15 till 12:15, Adam will need ether one of you to sign him out, so he is able to do that. Will you both be able to do so?' the head teacher says
'That shouldn't be a problem' Tom says, him and Sam usually take they're lunch break around about 1
'Okay then, I think we have everything covered so Adam we wish you a speedy recovery and we will look forward to seeing you again' the head teacher tells him before all three of them leave the room, and school. It's not until they're home that Sam finds her voice
'So Adam how you feel about going back part time?' she asks.
'I like it, it sounds perfect' he says in a jokily voice
'Just because your going back part time does not excuse any homework.' She tells him Adam laughs as he places himself on the couch, his attention fixed clearly on the television giving Sam and Tom a few minutes alone time. He wraps his arms around her waist
'You okay?' he says
'I'm fine' Sam protested,
'Sam. I've lived with you and Adam long enough to know when your not fine. Your both the bloody same, stubborn that's what' Tom says.
'I'm just scared for him, for when he goes back. Is that selfish of me?' she asks.
'No, it's perfectly normal. It's understandable but everything will be fine. He will be fine' Tom says
'How do you know that for sure?' Sam tells him.
'Because I just do, now stop worrying.' He says as he places a kiss to her forehead but Sam stands on her tip toes to reach his lips. They soon break apart. Smiling at each other.