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I know I write notes now to u guys and I'm getting pretty use to it, it's easier than e-mail.......first off, Kelly I love your reviews, they amuse me (In a good way) and I look forward to them and I was just joking in my note from the last chapter........Joy update ur damn story!!!!!!I know I reviewed it earlier kinda dogging on it that I wasn't fond of the style it was written in but I'm addicted I want MORE!..........Now I know ppl wanted more of a Boston Public feel to this story and it's getting there, this chapter gets the ball rolling and the good stuff is coming up soon.................
Justine
The next morning Amanda sat in bed with Aiden playing next to her with some toys. Harry had left about fifteen minutes earlier. She picked up the phone, she knew Harry had told her not to bother calling her father but she was going to anyways. Dialing information she got put directly through to Winslow. Smiling as Aiden who was mucking around with some large colorful blocks, she waited while the phone rang, finally it was answered.
"Hello Winslow Highschool, Lousia speaking how may I help you."
"Hey Lousia, it's Amanda is my dad free?"asked Amanda.
"Yeah he is, hold on I'll put you through,"said Lousia.
"Thank you." Amanda waited as she was put on hold, she picked up a disguarded block and put into Aiden's reach as he started building an unstructured tower.
"Hello."
"Hey dad it's me,"said Amanda.
"How are you? Is everything alright?"asked Scott starting to get concerned she was calling him at work.
"I'm fine, I'm fine,"said Amanda reassuringly,"How are you?"
"Good,"said Scott.
"That's good,"said Amanda knowing that from his answer Harry hadn't been there yet,"Anyways I wanted to talk to you about something."
"And what's that?"asked Scott.
"Well you should be having a visitor soon,"said Amanda.
"Who?"asked Scott.
"Harry,"said Amanda softly. She could hear Scott trying to silence a moan after she mentioned his name.
"Daddy please,"whinned Amanda knowing she was going to have to butter her dad up and make him think he was doing everything for her, not Harry.
"What does he want?"asked Scott in a heavy voice.
"He wants to teach again,"said Amanda.
"I'm sure there's an all boys school around here somewhere,"said Scott.
"Daddy,"said Amanda smiling,"Serious, he's got a family here to support, your family none the less."
"So why does he expect to teach here?"asked Scott.
"Because he knows Winslow,"said Amanda,"He is a good teacher, you need good teachers like that in schools."
"Good teacher?"questioned Scott.
"Daddy can you look past the fact he married your daughter,"said Amanda,"Do you really want me and Aide living on the streets because this family has no money." Scott sighed heavily.
"Did he ask you to call me?"asked Scott.
"No, he told me not to call,"said Amanda. Scott rolled his eyes, his daughter never did as she was told no matter what.
"But you called anyways,"said Scott.
"I know but Harry he's going in there with no one on his side,"said Amanda,"And he'd have a much better chance if he had your support."
"Amanda you know how I feel about it,"said Scott.
"Oh c'mon Dad, it's not like he gonna be making any moves on students,"said Amanda sarcastically,"Geesh, he's got you at work and me at home, Gubers where ever he turns."
"It's not a light subject,"said Scott.
"Dad, look whatever you thought went on between Harry and I when I was a student didn't,"said Amanda,"Please Dad for me." Amanda held the phone up to Aiden.
"Aide, say please,"said Amanda softly,"For mommy? I'll give you a cookie." Aiden took the offer and put his mouth up to the reciever.
"Pease," he looked up at Amanda who smiled and nodded her approvement.
"See Grampa, how can you say no to that?"said Amanda.
"Amanda I'll be putting my proffessional reputation on the line here,"said Scott.
"Well he's going to talk to Harper about it but Harry needs you on his side,"said Amanda,"You could do some of that famous convincing and get Harry in a good light and who better than to do it than the father of the girl who Harry originally lost his job over and Harry he's a good man, he deserves it."
"I don't know,"said Scott.
"Dad, Harry is a good man, how many men would go through what he did, get stranded on a new continent then find out his ex-girlfriend was doing way better than he was in the same situation and still marry her,"said Amanda,"He's a good father and a good husband, he just wants to support his family."
"But don't you two have a good sum of money anyways,"said Scott.
"Yeah, but I think Harry wants to do this for himself, I was the one in Paris who was bringing home the paycheck, Harry just wants to be the perfect husband, he wants to be able to support his family and know that if anything happens we'll be okay,"said Amanda,"And you gotta admit, Harry was a good teacher, he got through to a lot of students."
"I'll see,"said Scott.
"Thank you Daddy,"said Amanda smiling knowing she had won.
"So I heard you visited your mother,"said Scott. The smile quickly left Amanda's face, she wasn't sure if Harry had said anything to her father the previous day because he hadn't called.
"I did,"said Amanda rolling her eyes.
"Heard it didn't go too good,"said Scott.
"That woman just doesn't know when to back off,"said Amanda.
"What did you say about it when she asked about giving you the right to take her off of life support?"asked Scott.
"I said I'd do it, she bitched me into it,"said Amanda sighing.
"Well you know I'm here for you and I'll be there for you when that time comes,"said Scott.
"I know,"said Amanda,"But that woman was almost down right cruel yesterday."
"What did she say?"asked Scott.
"She said she didn't want me, and that she didn't know how to raise me because she didn't want children,"said Amanda,"Then to justify everything and make it all better she told me I had accomplished a lot in my life."
"Well you have accomplished a lot, you defied what a lot of people said and you made something positive of yourself,"said Scott,"I'm proud you're my daughter, and no matter what you do, or have done, you will always be my daughter and I always have and always will want you as my daughter." Amanda smiled and she laughed slightly at his what you have done comment.
"I know, I don't take much to what she says, I got good people in my life who love me, but one good thing comes out of it, I know I will never put Aide in that situation,"said Amanda.
"Did you tell her about Aiden?"asked Scott.
"Yeah she wanted a picture so I gave her one,"said Amanda.
"Did she want to see him?"asked Scott.
"I don't know, she didn't ask and I don't really think I want to expose him to that,"said Amanda.
"That would probably be for the best,"said Scott.
"Well I squashed her on it anyways, she was all like I have a grandchild and I just straight out told her that no, Dad has a grandchild, she didn't,"said Amanda,"I don't even know why I gave her a picture."
"Maybe she'll realize what she missed out on,"said Scott.
"She's not going to get it back,"said Amanda,"As far as I am concerned you are my parent and my only parent."
"Well just remember I am always here for you,"said Scott.
"I know,"said Amanda,"But I'm gonna go now, Aiden's getting fussy."
"Okay,"said Scott.
"And Dad be nice to Harry,"said Amanda.
"I said I'd think about it,"said Scott.
"Good,"said Amanda,"Now I'll talk to you later."
"Okay, talk to you later,"said Scott. Amanda hung up the phone and looked over at Aiden who was holding a block up for her.
"You and me babe have everyone wrapped around our cute little fingers,"said Amanda pulling the little boy into her lap and hugging him.
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Harry took a deep breathe as he walked into the main office at Winslow. It was the same, the paint on the walls were still dull, papers were cluttered in the teacher's in box and Lousia sat at her desk in the middle of the office surrounded by work. Slowly he paced over to Lousia's desk regreting coming. Lousia looked up and smiled at him.
"Harry,"said Lousia getting up,"How are you?"
"Uh, good,"said Harry not really in the mood for small talk with her.
"That's good,"said Lousia,"I was kinda disappointed you didn't come with Amanda."
"I had some things to do at home,"said Harry,"Is Steven in?"
"Yeah he is,"said Lousia as she walked over to Scott's door. Lousia knocked softly on it then walked back over to Harry.
"Are you looking in coming back to Winslow?"asked Lousia.
"Not sure yet,"said Harry shrugging softly. Scott came out of his office grabbing the attention of both Harry and Lousia.
"Harry is here, he wants to talk to Steven,"said Lousia smiling, she was expecting Harry, Scott had let her know he was coming and to let him know right away when Harry got there. Scott nodded in understandment.
"Okay come with me,"said Scott as he walked past them to Steven's office doors. He knocked before opening the door and waved Harry along.
"Good luck,"whispered Lousia to Harry as he started to follow Scott into the office.
Once saying his sullen hellos to Steven, Harry sat across from him and Scott who stood off to the side. They obviously knew why Harry was there and he was hoping the past was not going to be his enemy today.
"So what do we owe for this visit?"asked Steven sitting back.
"I want to go back to teaching,"said Harry,"And I would like to come back to Winslow." Scott bit his lip, Amanda had asked him to be on Harry's side and she had made a few good points.
"Are you sure?"asked Steven,"About coming back here?"
"Yes,"nodded Harry.
"Well Harry as a friend and a boss I would love to have you back but I'm not sure how the other faculity members and parents would take it,"said Steven,"You did leave here under a lot of conterversy."
"Many people would frown upon your actions,"said Scott.
"Nothing happened that violated any codes of conduct,"said Harry.
"Having you back would be a heavy liability to Winslow,"said Steven,"Not one I think we could afford." Harry inhaled deeply, things were not looking up and his chances weren't looking good either.
"It was five years ago, no one would even remember and above all I am teacher,"said Harry,"I have a family at home and I need to work." Steven sighed, he did want to take Harry back, he was a fabolous teacher and everything that had gone on previously did have some influence but there never was any proof and in Steven's opinion, Harry was a good man, he did love Amanda, he married her and from what he had heard from Lousia, he had gone through a lot to get her, so the possiblity or suggestion that Harry was just a dirty old man preying on young girls was a joke to him.
"Harry I want to talk to Scott for a moment,"said Steven. Harry nodded, he got up and quickly left the office, shutting the door behind him. Once they were alone Steven turned to Scott who was looking at him with a questionable face.
"So what do you think?"asked Steven.
"Well you are the principal, it's your opinion that counts,"said Scott trying to avoid having to seem pro on Harry's case.
"Yes, but Scott it's your daughter that's in the middle of this,"said Steven,"Do you think we should take Harry back?" Scott sighed and closed his eyes briefly, he didn't want to answer that question, not now, not ever.
"He does have a family,"said Scott.
"Okay, well let's assume Amanda didn't ask you to back Harry,"said Steven knowing Amanda had probably called Scott because otherwise Scott would've been out there giving Harry the riot act for even considering coming back in the school.
"Honestly,"said Scott,"I would, we don't see eye to eye on everything but I suppose if we hold the fact he did involve himself with a student against him becoming a teacher again it would be pointless, he loves Amanda and the fear of what she would do to him would be enough to keep in him line."
"We also have to consider she wasn't a student,"said Steven,"She caught us on a techinicallity. But in all honesty it wasn't as bad as it was made out to be, I don't believe would be a matter we'd have to worry about."
"True,"mumbled Scott.
"But we are going to have to keep a tight reign on him,"said Steven,"Because some parent is going to have heard some rumor from then is going to kick up as much dirt as they can about this."
"Then it's a rumor,"said Scott,"How many of our teachers had rumors such as this circled about them."
"Well then the big question is, is this the hand we're gonna put all our chips on?"asked Steven.
"You have my okay with it,"said Scott nodding.
"Okay,"said Steven,"You want the honors?"
"Sure,"said Scott. He walked to the door and let himself out to where Harry was waiting patiently in silence.
"Harry,"Scott's voice was stern, sure behind closed doors Scott was willing to back Harry for his daughter but he was not going to let on to anything,"Steven has made a decision, you are welcome to come back to Winslow put under some conditions."
"Such as?"asked Harry.
"I don't want to see any of your usual antics, you stay strict to code, no guns, no fights, nothing,"said Scott,"Or anything else you've been suspected of, remember I will be watching you, I've got a lot more than just this school reputation on the line with you." Harry nodded knowing exactly what that comment meant. He watched as Scott walked past him briskfully before entering his office and closing the door behind him. Harry bit his lip and walked into Steven's office to get details.
"C'mon, sit down,"said Steven invitingly. Harry nodded and sat down in his previous seat.
"You may want to go home and thank you wife,"said Steven. Harry had his suspcisions that Amanda had called Scott and now they were confirmed, he knew no matter how many times he said something to her she was going to do what she wanted anyways.
"I figured she'd call Scott,"said Harry.
"Well whatever she said musta been good because he was supportive of bringing you back,"said Steven.
"All I want to do is get back to teaching,"said Harry. The two men talked over the details of the classes Harry would be teaching and how if anything were to be said about him and Amanda it would be tough and for this Harry had to keep himself low and not do anything to grab attention.
I know I write notes now to u guys and I'm getting pretty use to it, it's easier than e-mail.......first off, Kelly I love your reviews, they amuse me (In a good way) and I look forward to them and I was just joking in my note from the last chapter........Joy update ur damn story!!!!!!I know I reviewed it earlier kinda dogging on it that I wasn't fond of the style it was written in but I'm addicted I want MORE!..........Now I know ppl wanted more of a Boston Public feel to this story and it's getting there, this chapter gets the ball rolling and the good stuff is coming up soon.................
Justine
The next morning Amanda sat in bed with Aiden playing next to her with some toys. Harry had left about fifteen minutes earlier. She picked up the phone, she knew Harry had told her not to bother calling her father but she was going to anyways. Dialing information she got put directly through to Winslow. Smiling as Aiden who was mucking around with some large colorful blocks, she waited while the phone rang, finally it was answered.
"Hello Winslow Highschool, Lousia speaking how may I help you."
"Hey Lousia, it's Amanda is my dad free?"asked Amanda.
"Yeah he is, hold on I'll put you through,"said Lousia.
"Thank you." Amanda waited as she was put on hold, she picked up a disguarded block and put into Aiden's reach as he started building an unstructured tower.
"Hello."
"Hey dad it's me,"said Amanda.
"How are you? Is everything alright?"asked Scott starting to get concerned she was calling him at work.
"I'm fine, I'm fine,"said Amanda reassuringly,"How are you?"
"Good,"said Scott.
"That's good,"said Amanda knowing that from his answer Harry hadn't been there yet,"Anyways I wanted to talk to you about something."
"And what's that?"asked Scott.
"Well you should be having a visitor soon,"said Amanda.
"Who?"asked Scott.
"Harry,"said Amanda softly. She could hear Scott trying to silence a moan after she mentioned his name.
"Daddy please,"whinned Amanda knowing she was going to have to butter her dad up and make him think he was doing everything for her, not Harry.
"What does he want?"asked Scott in a heavy voice.
"He wants to teach again,"said Amanda.
"I'm sure there's an all boys school around here somewhere,"said Scott.
"Daddy,"said Amanda smiling,"Serious, he's got a family here to support, your family none the less."
"So why does he expect to teach here?"asked Scott.
"Because he knows Winslow,"said Amanda,"He is a good teacher, you need good teachers like that in schools."
"Good teacher?"questioned Scott.
"Daddy can you look past the fact he married your daughter,"said Amanda,"Do you really want me and Aide living on the streets because this family has no money." Scott sighed heavily.
"Did he ask you to call me?"asked Scott.
"No, he told me not to call,"said Amanda. Scott rolled his eyes, his daughter never did as she was told no matter what.
"But you called anyways,"said Scott.
"I know but Harry he's going in there with no one on his side,"said Amanda,"And he'd have a much better chance if he had your support."
"Amanda you know how I feel about it,"said Scott.
"Oh c'mon Dad, it's not like he gonna be making any moves on students,"said Amanda sarcastically,"Geesh, he's got you at work and me at home, Gubers where ever he turns."
"It's not a light subject,"said Scott.
"Dad, look whatever you thought went on between Harry and I when I was a student didn't,"said Amanda,"Please Dad for me." Amanda held the phone up to Aiden.
"Aide, say please,"said Amanda softly,"For mommy? I'll give you a cookie." Aiden took the offer and put his mouth up to the reciever.
"Pease," he looked up at Amanda who smiled and nodded her approvement.
"See Grampa, how can you say no to that?"said Amanda.
"Amanda I'll be putting my proffessional reputation on the line here,"said Scott.
"Well he's going to talk to Harper about it but Harry needs you on his side,"said Amanda,"You could do some of that famous convincing and get Harry in a good light and who better than to do it than the father of the girl who Harry originally lost his job over and Harry he's a good man, he deserves it."
"I don't know,"said Scott.
"Dad, Harry is a good man, how many men would go through what he did, get stranded on a new continent then find out his ex-girlfriend was doing way better than he was in the same situation and still marry her,"said Amanda,"He's a good father and a good husband, he just wants to support his family."
"But don't you two have a good sum of money anyways,"said Scott.
"Yeah, but I think Harry wants to do this for himself, I was the one in Paris who was bringing home the paycheck, Harry just wants to be the perfect husband, he wants to be able to support his family and know that if anything happens we'll be okay,"said Amanda,"And you gotta admit, Harry was a good teacher, he got through to a lot of students."
"I'll see,"said Scott.
"Thank you Daddy,"said Amanda smiling knowing she had won.
"So I heard you visited your mother,"said Scott. The smile quickly left Amanda's face, she wasn't sure if Harry had said anything to her father the previous day because he hadn't called.
"I did,"said Amanda rolling her eyes.
"Heard it didn't go too good,"said Scott.
"That woman just doesn't know when to back off,"said Amanda.
"What did you say about it when she asked about giving you the right to take her off of life support?"asked Scott.
"I said I'd do it, she bitched me into it,"said Amanda sighing.
"Well you know I'm here for you and I'll be there for you when that time comes,"said Scott.
"I know,"said Amanda,"But that woman was almost down right cruel yesterday."
"What did she say?"asked Scott.
"She said she didn't want me, and that she didn't know how to raise me because she didn't want children,"said Amanda,"Then to justify everything and make it all better she told me I had accomplished a lot in my life."
"Well you have accomplished a lot, you defied what a lot of people said and you made something positive of yourself,"said Scott,"I'm proud you're my daughter, and no matter what you do, or have done, you will always be my daughter and I always have and always will want you as my daughter." Amanda smiled and she laughed slightly at his what you have done comment.
"I know, I don't take much to what she says, I got good people in my life who love me, but one good thing comes out of it, I know I will never put Aide in that situation,"said Amanda.
"Did you tell her about Aiden?"asked Scott.
"Yeah she wanted a picture so I gave her one,"said Amanda.
"Did she want to see him?"asked Scott.
"I don't know, she didn't ask and I don't really think I want to expose him to that,"said Amanda.
"That would probably be for the best,"said Scott.
"Well I squashed her on it anyways, she was all like I have a grandchild and I just straight out told her that no, Dad has a grandchild, she didn't,"said Amanda,"I don't even know why I gave her a picture."
"Maybe she'll realize what she missed out on,"said Scott.
"She's not going to get it back,"said Amanda,"As far as I am concerned you are my parent and my only parent."
"Well just remember I am always here for you,"said Scott.
"I know,"said Amanda,"But I'm gonna go now, Aiden's getting fussy."
"Okay,"said Scott.
"And Dad be nice to Harry,"said Amanda.
"I said I'd think about it,"said Scott.
"Good,"said Amanda,"Now I'll talk to you later."
"Okay, talk to you later,"said Scott. Amanda hung up the phone and looked over at Aiden who was holding a block up for her.
"You and me babe have everyone wrapped around our cute little fingers,"said Amanda pulling the little boy into her lap and hugging him.
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Harry took a deep breathe as he walked into the main office at Winslow. It was the same, the paint on the walls were still dull, papers were cluttered in the teacher's in box and Lousia sat at her desk in the middle of the office surrounded by work. Slowly he paced over to Lousia's desk regreting coming. Lousia looked up and smiled at him.
"Harry,"said Lousia getting up,"How are you?"
"Uh, good,"said Harry not really in the mood for small talk with her.
"That's good,"said Lousia,"I was kinda disappointed you didn't come with Amanda."
"I had some things to do at home,"said Harry,"Is Steven in?"
"Yeah he is,"said Lousia as she walked over to Scott's door. Lousia knocked softly on it then walked back over to Harry.
"Are you looking in coming back to Winslow?"asked Lousia.
"Not sure yet,"said Harry shrugging softly. Scott came out of his office grabbing the attention of both Harry and Lousia.
"Harry is here, he wants to talk to Steven,"said Lousia smiling, she was expecting Harry, Scott had let her know he was coming and to let him know right away when Harry got there. Scott nodded in understandment.
"Okay come with me,"said Scott as he walked past them to Steven's office doors. He knocked before opening the door and waved Harry along.
"Good luck,"whispered Lousia to Harry as he started to follow Scott into the office.
Once saying his sullen hellos to Steven, Harry sat across from him and Scott who stood off to the side. They obviously knew why Harry was there and he was hoping the past was not going to be his enemy today.
"So what do we owe for this visit?"asked Steven sitting back.
"I want to go back to teaching,"said Harry,"And I would like to come back to Winslow." Scott bit his lip, Amanda had asked him to be on Harry's side and she had made a few good points.
"Are you sure?"asked Steven,"About coming back here?"
"Yes,"nodded Harry.
"Well Harry as a friend and a boss I would love to have you back but I'm not sure how the other faculity members and parents would take it,"said Steven,"You did leave here under a lot of conterversy."
"Many people would frown upon your actions,"said Scott.
"Nothing happened that violated any codes of conduct,"said Harry.
"Having you back would be a heavy liability to Winslow,"said Steven,"Not one I think we could afford." Harry inhaled deeply, things were not looking up and his chances weren't looking good either.
"It was five years ago, no one would even remember and above all I am teacher,"said Harry,"I have a family at home and I need to work." Steven sighed, he did want to take Harry back, he was a fabolous teacher and everything that had gone on previously did have some influence but there never was any proof and in Steven's opinion, Harry was a good man, he did love Amanda, he married her and from what he had heard from Lousia, he had gone through a lot to get her, so the possiblity or suggestion that Harry was just a dirty old man preying on young girls was a joke to him.
"Harry I want to talk to Scott for a moment,"said Steven. Harry nodded, he got up and quickly left the office, shutting the door behind him. Once they were alone Steven turned to Scott who was looking at him with a questionable face.
"So what do you think?"asked Steven.
"Well you are the principal, it's your opinion that counts,"said Scott trying to avoid having to seem pro on Harry's case.
"Yes, but Scott it's your daughter that's in the middle of this,"said Steven,"Do you think we should take Harry back?" Scott sighed and closed his eyes briefly, he didn't want to answer that question, not now, not ever.
"He does have a family,"said Scott.
"Okay, well let's assume Amanda didn't ask you to back Harry,"said Steven knowing Amanda had probably called Scott because otherwise Scott would've been out there giving Harry the riot act for even considering coming back in the school.
"Honestly,"said Scott,"I would, we don't see eye to eye on everything but I suppose if we hold the fact he did involve himself with a student against him becoming a teacher again it would be pointless, he loves Amanda and the fear of what she would do to him would be enough to keep in him line."
"We also have to consider she wasn't a student,"said Steven,"She caught us on a techinicallity. But in all honesty it wasn't as bad as it was made out to be, I don't believe would be a matter we'd have to worry about."
"True,"mumbled Scott.
"But we are going to have to keep a tight reign on him,"said Steven,"Because some parent is going to have heard some rumor from then is going to kick up as much dirt as they can about this."
"Then it's a rumor,"said Scott,"How many of our teachers had rumors such as this circled about them."
"Well then the big question is, is this the hand we're gonna put all our chips on?"asked Steven.
"You have my okay with it,"said Scott nodding.
"Okay,"said Steven,"You want the honors?"
"Sure,"said Scott. He walked to the door and let himself out to where Harry was waiting patiently in silence.
"Harry,"Scott's voice was stern, sure behind closed doors Scott was willing to back Harry for his daughter but he was not going to let on to anything,"Steven has made a decision, you are welcome to come back to Winslow put under some conditions."
"Such as?"asked Harry.
"I don't want to see any of your usual antics, you stay strict to code, no guns, no fights, nothing,"said Scott,"Or anything else you've been suspected of, remember I will be watching you, I've got a lot more than just this school reputation on the line with you." Harry nodded knowing exactly what that comment meant. He watched as Scott walked past him briskfully before entering his office and closing the door behind him. Harry bit his lip and walked into Steven's office to get details.
"C'mon, sit down,"said Steven invitingly. Harry nodded and sat down in his previous seat.
"You may want to go home and thank you wife,"said Steven. Harry had his suspcisions that Amanda had called Scott and now they were confirmed, he knew no matter how many times he said something to her she was going to do what she wanted anyways.
"I figured she'd call Scott,"said Harry.
"Well whatever she said musta been good because he was supportive of bringing you back,"said Steven.
"All I want to do is get back to teaching,"said Harry. The two men talked over the details of the classes Harry would be teaching and how if anything were to be said about him and Amanda it would be tough and for this Harry had to keep himself low and not do anything to grab attention.