Author: melles76
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Slightly "Lost son", but not how you may think of it...
Notes: "Nothing belongs to me!"
2. notes: I used the songs "Who needs the whiskey" from the very talented Chris Cagle
and "You're still the one" from the one and only Shania Twain. Chris and Shania, I
hope you don't mind, because your songs are something else.
Summary: Let's take a look beyond "Lost son"…
Chapter 1
The 17 year old Josh was called to the principal's office on this Monday afternoon – again. His lip was throbbing and he pressed a handkerchief against it to stop the bleeding from the fight he ended up 20 minutes ago. It wasn't the first time that he had been called to Mr. Jeffries office and having the stubbornness of his father it certainly wouldn't be the last visit here. He was still furious about that same aged other boy who had the nerve to call his dad a softy. But Josh knew better. His dad was far away from being weak. That's why he ended up in a fight. That's why he stood outside the office now. And that's why he had to prepare himself for a lecture later that evening from his father. Josh took a deep breath before he entered the room – and stopped dead in his tracks after he stepped inside. His father was sitting in front of Mr. Jeffries table which was unusual. He had suspected to see one of his father's co workers here since his father had to run a crime lab and his mother was out of town for a seminar until Friday afternoon.
His father turned around, looked at Josh and then replied to Mr. Jeffries: "I don't know what's going on in his brain these days…"
Mr. Jeffries stood up. "Josh, please take a seat. We were discussing the fact why you end up in many fights lately."
"I told you already, Mr. Jeffries. That Mark Taylor pisses me off…" he started but was interrupted by his father.
"Watch your tongue, son."
Josh stayed silent and eyed his dad cautiously. He seemed tired, exhausted, disappointed and of course – angry. The stress from the last few weeks had taken its toll on him and Josh was aware that he played a big part in it. But that other kid Mark was a pain in the ass and he would be damned to let that stupid boy win over him by saying annoying things about his father.
Mr. Jeffries and his father talked for several minutes and after they agreed to give it a last try, Mr. Jeffries stood up again to round the table. Josh also stood ready to help his father standing up while he grabbed for the crutches leaning besides the chair. Lately his fathers complaints got worse than ever and Josh winced as he saw how troublesome his dad got up.
"I would be very sad if we have to suspend Josh from this school. He's a very talented young man. But I can't let him continue this bad behaviour, which I'm sure you understand, Mr. Speedle."
"Of course, Mr. Jeffries. I will have some serious talking with him this evening. Thank you for your obliging ness."
After exchanging good-byes Josh and Tim went outside.
tbc…