When Things Come Tumbling Down

by SophF95

Libby Hannah's parents have recently split. Her Mum has turned to alcohol to help her through leaving Libby to care for Olly her little brother. But with exam season starting at Waterloo Road will Libby be able to keep everything together or will it all come tumbling down?

12. Chapter 12

Hi everyone. So I just want to apologise in advance for this really short chapter. I just wanted to give you a bit of an insight into Rachel's thoughts and what is going on with the staff before the next chapter. A bit of a filler really. Anyways, I hope you enjoy it and thanks again for all the reviews! I promise the next chapter will be longer and keep any suggestions coming!

Chapter 12:

Opening the door to the staff room Rachel made her way in and stood in front of all the members of staff ready for that mornings briefing.

"Sorry I'm late everyone," Rachel said as she glanced at the clock and realised she was a good 10 minutes late. She explained what would be happening that day and the other usual things that were covered before bringing up the subject of Libby Hannah.

"I just want to make you all aware that myself, Chris and a few other members of staff have concerns about Libby Hannah. We've noticed her behaviour slipping and has been regularly late recently. She has also come to school this morning with a bruised cheek claiming she walked into a door. If you see or hear anything or have your own concerns then please let either myself or Chris know." Rachel explained before letting the staff head to their classrooms to start their lessons.

"Do you still want me to have a chat with her?" Kim asked as she walked over to Rachel to check since the circumstances had changed.

"She was very defensive this morning when I was talking to her so I don't know how much you'll get out of her but you can try. She'll have to open up eventually." Rachel started to explain.

"Right, well we'll see how she goes this morning and after lunch I'll pull her in for a chat as I don't have a lesson." Kim explained and Rachel agreed that it was a good plan before leaving the deserted staff room and headed back up to her office.

As she sunk down in her seat Rachel let out a sigh. She had no idea what was going on with Libby but she had a bad feeling about it. If any more run ins with staff occurred, then she would have no choice but to call her Mum. Rachel just hoped that she would have a good morning and Kim's chat will have an impact but after the mood Libby was in this morning she had a feeling this wasn't going to happen.