So here is the fifth part of this story. I could of put it in the last chapter but I feel the conversation between Josh and Nicki needed to stand out. Thank you for your continued support by reading this story and remember to leave a review if you have time! Enjoy :)
I don't own Waterloo Road or any of the known characters
"Josh.." I speak dreading the impending phone conversation. "Nicki please tell me that this is some kind of joke. Why is there some many Facebook posts saying R.I.P Mr. Clarkson. This has to be somebody playing a prank. It just.." He was really scared I could tell by his tone. "Josh you need to calm down mate. Don't get worked up." I hear him taking some deep breaths and eventually his breathing sounds like it is normal again. "OK. I'm calm now. Nicki tell me." I take a deep breath. This was going to be far from easy. "Right Josh, Kyle Stack turned up at Waterloo Road today. He has finished his time and genuinely looked as if he wanted to learn and get his exams. He was actually having a really successful day until another sixth former took the mick out of him causing him to lash out and run. Maggie found a bag of all his belongings at the school house so we knew he had to be nearby. He wouldn't leave without it. During the auction a frantic pupil came in shouting about how we needed to find him. Your dad went to search the school and grounds to see if he was near by. Anyway about 20 minutes had past and the auction and speeches had all finished. Your dad still wasn't back and was supposed to be setting up fireworks as a treat for the kids. I went to do it for him and soon all of the kids were coming outside. Someone noticed Kyle was up on the roof of the school standing right at the edge and your dad was there with him. He had managed to talk Kyle out of jumping and had taken hold of Kyle's hand to lead him back to safety. But the roof was wet. Kyle slipped and spun round to save himself causing your dad to get close to the edge. He lost his balance. Kyle tried to help him but it was too late. He fell of the roof. He's dead Josh. I am so so sorry." All I could hear at the other end was hysterical crying and sobbing. "I know you're devastated Josh we all are but please don't do anything stupid mate." I said fearing that the grief may worsen his schizophrenia. I heard him try to stop the crying before talking again. "I'm coming to Scotland now Nicki. I need to see him and help you sort out funeral arrangements. He would want me to step up." I smile at the young adults mature attitude. "Thank you Josh but please don't travel until tomorrow. It would be too dangerous to drive up now your still confused about everything, Have a good nights sleep first to attempt to clear your head and then come and see us. I will have your room ready and waiting." I heard him sniffing slightly before answering. "Thank you Nicki. See you soon." I sigh wanting to tell him about the baby. "Josh one last thing. Tom has left me with something special. I'm pregnant Josh. You're going to be a big brother." I heard him make an elated noise. "Nicki that's fantastic. I bet dad was so excited. He loved you so much you know Nicki. He told me about proposing this weekend. He wanted to know if I was OK with it. He said that he had finally found who he was looking for." I could her the slight smile evident in his tone. Hearing about the proposal took me back to seeing him laying helplessly taking his last breaths. I sobbed loudly. "Oh Nicki sorry for upsetting you!" Josh apologised. He was so much like Tom. "It's not your fault. I have to go now Josh. Please stay safe and don't be alone tonight mate. Your going to be very upset the minute I hang up. I grantee it." I knew the news hadn't fully sunk in yet but when he was alone it would hit him...hard. "OK. Take care Nicki." I smiled "And you. Bye." I hung up and pocketed my phone running a hand through my hair.
"Well done." Christine said to me as I hung up. I shoot her a sad smile. "Nicki we should really be getting home. Do you want a lift back to Tom's place." I shake my head and let more tears fall from my eyes. "I can't go back their. Not tonight. Not alone." I continue to shake my head crying at thought of going back to an empty house filled with all of Tom's things. She stands me up and hugs me tight. "It's OK Nicki. I have a spare room you can crash at my place. I know were not particularly friends but I can't stand to see you alone tonight in this state. Connor won't mind and I can find you some spare clothes." I sniff and nod. "Thank you Christine I would really like that." She nodded and we walked out of the office together and picking up Connor, who gave me a smile and a supportive shoulder squeeze, before heading to Christine's house for the night.
I hope I managed to do the conversation between Nicki and Josh justice I really didn't know how to make them react. As for Nicki and Christine. I think a good friendship may be on the cards. (In this story anyway!) Next update should be tomorrow depending on how quickly I manage to do my homework that's due on Monday! :)
