So so sorry I haven't updated recently! I find it hard to type at the moment and a lot of things have happened in the past few weeks! Please review it means a lot

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Scarlett was waiting for him the next day, outside the school gates. She looked upset and without asking anything anything she stood on her toes and gave Hamish a long hug. She was warm and felt comforting, like a mother, Hamish thought. Not that he had ever wished for a mother, but if he had he guessed she would hug him like this.

God that sounded weird.

Hamish hugged her back, realising that he was shaking. When she pulled away, her big Brown eyes stared at him.

"You ok? Dont worry; I heard in the news. " She Said the last part quickly, "I just want to know if you are ok."

Hamish smiled weakly, "I've been better, I guess."

Scarlett smiled sadly, as if she knew how he really felt and understood that he didn't really feel like talking silence they walked into form. He didn't even notice that they were holding hands until she squeezed it and then let go.

He was sad when she did.

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In their first lesson, Hamish went up to the teacher and quietly said;

"Sorry Miss, but I am expecting a call and I would-"

The teacher interrupted, "-I know, Hamish, it's fine. Sit down now, ok?"

And then she smiled in the horrible 'I understand your pain' kind of smile that Hamish hated. It wasn't genuine, she didn't care; Well, not really. He turned his back and slumped into his chair. It was plastic and cold. Fake. He wasn't listening to the teachers lesson, he didn't even try. His eyes were fixed on the phone lying on the table Infront of him. Lying still and black. For half an hour there was no call.

When it did ring Hamish couldn't pick it up for a second. He dreaded what it might say, what news could be on the other side of the screen. A small annoyed cough from the teacher brought him back into reality and made him pick up the phone. Glancing once at Scarlett (who smiled at him softly) he walked out of the classroom door. He slid down the hall wall outside and finally answered.

"Hello?" His voice was shaky and small.

"Hamish." It was John. His voice was neutral, calm. Unreadable.

"Dad?"

There was a small wait before John answered. "Hamish it's okay..It's fine. "

It was Hamishes turn to be silent now. "He is going to wake up?"

"Of course he is, of course he is, Hamish, Oh... Im so sorry Hamish."

"What...Why?"

"Because all this has just happened at the wrong time."

Silence again. "I love you Dad."

"I love you too Hamish."

"Thank you."

"My pleasure. Now, it's going to be ok so enjoy your day, okay? Be brave." He hung up.

Hamish held the sleek black phone in his hands for a moment, letting its cold metal edges cool his skin. His feet scuffed at the dirt and dust on the ground and he stared at nothing for a while. He probably would have stayed there all day if Scarlett hadn't come out to see if he was ok. In answer he shrugged.

"Will your Father be ok then, Hamish?"

Hamish nodded, still looking blankly into space.

"Then why are you upset?"

Hamish shrugged again. Scarlett slid down the wall and sat next to him.

"I guess it's that he won't be running around much any more." He said at last.

"Yes, he will, Hamish, it just takes time."

"But..."

"Hamish, you will still be able to solve cases. You and your Father will never stop until all the criminals in London are wiped out."

"That will never happen."

"Exactly. What I'm trying to say is, well, your Father will always be there for you. He will always be at your side. But maybe, for a little, he won't be able to run around with you, but you can still solve crimes. Just because he can't run- I mean, he's not dead is he? And I just... Sorry I'm rambling now." She looked down and blushed.

"Dont worry." He paused , "thank you, Scarlett."

She looked up and smiled, " my pleasure. Just remember what my mum says, Every one wants happiness, no one wants pain, but you can't have a rainbow, without a little rain. That's what she says, stupid really, but..."

Hamish hugged her, and she hugged him back. They didn't move until the bell rang and a tidal wave of students pulled them to their next lesson.

Please review, love you all!