Please don't go crazy, if I tell you the truth,
No you don't know what happened
and you never will if
You don't listen to me while I talk to the wall
This blanket is freezing, it's been out in the hall

Seven o'clock in the evening and 19 year old Olivia Beauchamp had just stepped off the train that she had regularly commuted on for the last 8 months when she was in university studying medicine in Scotland. She came home the odd, not every weekend to see her parents. Her brother Graham had died of a heart condition when she was nine leaving just herself Connie and Michael at home. All their attention had turned to Olivia. They, well mostly Connie put pressure on her to do well in school and follow in their footsteps. They didn't like or let her go out at night and when it came to boys well lets just say that conversation was not even open for discussion. She never challenged any of their rules. She thought medicine was what she wanted but when she went to live on campus she got the taste of freedom and enjoyed that much more than the course. Obviously her parents were oblivious to this and were so proud of their daughter and the prospect of her becoming a doctor but slowly she was falling further and further behind in her studies.

Olivia sighed as she left the station in search of a taxi to her house. Her parents were always delighted to see her home for the weekend but this time she was home permanently. They didn't expect her to be home this week and considering it was only Wednesday she knew there would be questions.
As the cab pulled up outside her big detached house she took in a deep breath and got out as she noticed both her parents cars in the drive. As she made her way up the drive she had so many excuses in her head for returning home mid week that she planned to use for a few days until she eventually built up enough courage to tell them the truth

As she closed the big wooden front door she was met by Connie.
"Olivia sweetheart what a nice surprise, unusual to see you during the week" Connie smiled as she kissed her cheek.
"How is your studies coming along"
Olivia just smiled as Michael appeared.
"Hello sweetheart "Michael yelled as he threw his arms around her.
"Hi Dad".
Connie interrupted "How long are you home for"
Michael laughed "Id say for good judging by that entire luggage".
Connie's face dropped as she looked at the expression on her daughters face.
"Olivia what's going on" Connie asked in a sharp tone.
"Mum lets not talk about it now I haven't seen you two in almost a month"
"We will talk about it now' remarked Connie.
"Give her time to settle in she is only in the door" asked Michael.
"No Michael if there is something going on I want to know about it. Why have you brought all your things home"? Snapped Connie.
"I am finished with that university, with that course"
Connie's face turned red. "What do you mean finished"
"Mum I am sorry it just wasn't me"
"Look whatever happened I am sure we can sort it out in the morning"
"There is nothing to sort out I am not going back there"
Connie looked at Michael "Michael talk some sense into her"
Olivia snapped before Michael could speak "There is nothing to talk about" Olivia ran up the stairs leaving her gob smacked mother at the end of the stairs.

Olivia slammed her bedroom shut and threw herself across her bed.
"Why does she always start as soon as I come in, why does everything always have to be going her way, well let this be a poke in the eye for her" Olivia mumbled as she sat up emptying the contents of one of her bags.
"Connie leave it for a while calm down" Michael called up the stairs after Connie as she made her way up towards Olivia's room.
Connie continued walking up the stairs "No Michael this has to be sorted out now"
She swung the bedroom door open. Olivia continued to unpack.
Connie took her daughters arm. "Look Olivia we drive straight up there in the morning and get you settled back into your course as soon as possible the less you miss the better".
"No Mum I am not going back ". Was her reply as she pulled her arm away.
"This is your future" Connie replied through gritted teeth.
"No mum it's your future medicine is not for me and getting expelled is the best thing that could have happened it made me realize this before it's too late".
Connie looked at her daughter and her face became more red "Expelled Olivia what do you mean expelled"
"Oh Mum it was nothing" Olivia said casually as she walked over to her wardrobe with Connie noticing how her gawkish clothes were replaced with skimpy and more fashionable numbers.
"Michael" Connie yelled loudly as though she was been attacked.
Michael trudged up the stairs with a cup of coffee in his hand.
"What's going on" He asked looking at the look of horror on his wife's face.
"She has been expelled" Connie pointed at Olivia and turned to face Michael.

Over the past few months Michael could see changes in his daughter. She had become so much more independent and outspoken. Almost everyone in his family studied law or medicine. He was so used to being surrounded by big shots and snobs that when he was around his daughter lately it was like a breath of fresh air as her laid back attitude and ability to make him almost cry with the laughter not to mention winding up her mother. When it came to arguments with Connie Olivia was undefeated.

Connie looked at Michael waiting for a response.
"Michael don't you have anything to say".
Michael took a sip from his coffee and replied "The first Beauchamp in history to be expelled"
Connie looked at him in disgust.
"Do you think this is amusing, I certainly don't think it's thee time for jokes" Connie snarled as she stormed out of the room. Michael followed her into their room. Olivia rolled her eyes and shut the door behind them.
"Look Connie I don't find this amusing at all but I did see it coming". He said as he sat beside her on their bed.
Connie looked at him "What do you mean you seen this coming"
"She has changed, grown up she is her own person now she is not a child we can order about"
"She is still my child and she will do what I say" Connie snapped
"You cant force her into medicine when clearly she has no interest, she will resent you for it, and she is not a member of staff in your hospital you can shout orders at she is your daughter you have to respect her wishes" Michael said softly trying to get through to Connie witha diplomatic approach.