Education
Ch.21 Wrong Assumptions
Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews. My nephew who is only 12 helped me with this title. Thank you again for all the support. Also Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there. This chapter is for my Mom.
Cindy
(Reid's point of view)
I was sitting at home reading. The phone rang I noticed it was JJ. When I answered JJ was panicked. I asked her what was wrong. She explained that she and Rossi's consultation had run over.
I still did not understand. She was so upset. Finally she calmed down and explained that tonight was Henry's open house. She was three hours away and Henry's open house was in two hours.
I asked what I could do to help. She asked if I could take Henry and she would meet up with us. I quickly agreed and began to get ready. I took a shower and changed. Then I went by and picked Henry up from his sitter's.
"Hello Henry." A red haired woman said.
"Hi Ms. Jennings." Henry responded.
"Mr. LaMontagne it is nice to meet you I am Henry's art teacher." Ms. Jennings's said.
"Oh I'm not Henry's Father. My name is Dr. Spencer Reid. I am Henry's Godfather." I explained.
"Oh I'm so sorry. It is a pleasure to meet you. Henry's parents couldn't attend?" She asked.
"Henry's Mother is on her way she got stuck at work. Henry's Father lives in New Orleans." I answered.
"Oh okay." She responded seeming embarrassed.
"How is Henry doing in art?" I questioned trying to ease her tension.
"Henry is a pleasure. He shows promise in painting as well as in pottery." Ms. Jennings's answered.
"Are there any areas that need improvement?" I questioned trying to make sure I had the information that JJ needed to know.
"Yes I would say he needs to explore more with colors." Ms. Jennings's answered.
"Okay." I said simply.
"Would you like me to write some of this down for Henry's Mother?" She asked.
"No I should be able to remember." I answered.
"Okay well Henry's Mother should have my e-mail so she can e-mail me with any questions." Ms. Jennings's stated.
"Uncle Spence I want to go to the Gym." Henry said excited.
"It was nice to meet you." I said politely.
"You too Dr. Reid. I have a feeling we will meet again." She said.
The Gym teacher also thought I was Henry's Father. I quickly corrected him. I was happy to hear Henry was doing so well in Physical fitness and health. The teacher said he was above many of his classmates in his physical fitness.
Next we went to Henry's computer class. JJ called and met us there. I stayed in the background. A short time later we went to the library.
Lastly we went to Henry's classroom. Henry showed me his desk, cubby hole, and the responsibility chart. He introduced me to a few of his classmates that were there. They all thought I was cool which made me laugh. Then JJ introduced me to Henry's teacher.
After going to the bookstore and joining the PTA we left the school. JJ asked me to join them for dinner. I happily agreed. I share with JJ what Henry's teachers had said before she arrived.
JJ filled me in on her and Rossi's trip. While Henry was near by playing JJ expressed her fears over Henry's upcoming trip to see Will. JJ explained that Henry does not want to go. Every night she has to tell him it will be fine.
JJ said that Will promised Henry would be fine. JJ explained she will be flying with Henry down there and then coming back that same day. And Will would do the same to bring him home.
I admitted to JJ I was worried about the trip as well. She said we would just have to hope for the best. Henry rejoined us. We both decided to head home.