Chapter 6

Joshua sat down on the couch and Sportacus got down in front of him. Silently the father motioned to his son what the two had shared so many times before. The above-average hero pointed to his head, then to Joshua's, and winked. This made the little boy smile.

"Bad day." Was all the five-year old said.

"I kind of figured." Sportacus replied.

"Tell us what happened." Stephanie spoke for the first time.

"I got called names." Joshua told them.

"Who called you names?" Sportacus could feel something inside him begin to boil. He'd never felt that way before.

"I don't know." He said. Stephanie thought there had to be more to it.

"Why did they call you names?" She asked. Joshua pointed to his back pack. His mother went over and looked inside. There was a note from his teacher.

"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Scheving,

I know it is only the first day of school but Joshua seems to be having some trouble. Some of the children were calling another names and Joshua stepped into to help. Unfortunately, they then picked on him. I want you to call me and we can maybe discuss a meeting between the parents. 555-1009 ext 123

Sincerely,

Mrs. Learnswell"

Stephanie finished reading the note aloud. She walked back over to the couch and gave her son a hug. Sportacus smiled and said to Joshua,

"You did the right thing, buddy." The boiling continued but the above-average hero kept it down.

"I did?" He asked.

"Yes, you did sweetie." Stephanie smiled. Sportacus was about to say something when his crystal went off.

"I'll be right back." He said and he rushed out the door. Joshua waved goodbye and Stephanie blew him a kiss. Then she turned to her son.

"I'm very proud of you Joshua. You are becoming more and more like your father." She knew this would make his face light up. The little boy smiled and they hugged. When they separated Stephanie could see there were tears welling up in Joshua's eyes. She wrapped her arms around him again.

"Come stop your crying, it will be all right,

Just take my hand, hold it tight

I will protect you, from all around you,

I will be here, don't you cry

For one so small, you seem so strong,

My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm,

This bond between us, can't be broken, I will be here don't you cry…

…When destiny calls you, you must be strong,

I may not be with you, but you've got to hold on,

They'll see in time, I know, we'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart, believe me, you'll be in my heart,…

…I'll be with you, I'll be there for you always, always and always,

Just look over your shoulder, just look over your shoulder,

Just look over your shoulder, I'll be there, always."

Stephanie sang softly to Joshua and he stopped crying. Slowly he let go of his mother and she smiled.

"Come on," she said "Let's make your favorite dinner." Both mother and son were in better spirits and they went to make Joshua's favorite, macaroni and cheese.

To Be Continued…