Author's Note: So so sorry guys! I feel terrible! I promise that I haven't abandoned this story but I get a lot of work from college so I don't get a lot of time to do this at all. It's either the workload or the fact I have no ideas...

Danni x

"You know I won't take any shit from Finn or his little fan club." I do have quite a thick skin (or at least compared to some people I do) so I should be able to just ignore anything that Finn says even if it's not insulting.

"Glad to hear it." My dad seemed happy with my approach and that's when mum walked in the room. She updated us that Lauren had a near miss with a chemical burn but she should be fine.

"I've told Pandora to stay away from Finn."

"I don't think you need to go that far Max. Even if he is one of those kids that causes trouble, Pandora has the common sense to stay away."

"It's fine mum really. It's just dad's way of trying to protect me."

"I suppose when you put it that way. How did you two find the way that Adam did lunch today? You know how much I value the feedback." The head changed the topic of conversation after she had remembered that she wanted to get some opinions about how they think lunch went today. It was good having a daughter in the school because Pandora can be her eyes and ears and it's always good to get a second opinion.

"I prefer the meals now but I don't understand how he expects the teachers and pupils to sit together. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind it at all but not everyone would agree."

"I agree with Pandora completely."

"Thanks. I'll make sure to feedback to him. I had a word with him and he's prepared to take suggestions."

"Pandora can you go outside and wait a minute while I talk to Rachel?"

"Sure. I'll be outside." Pandora was slightly confused as to Max's reasons for wanting her to leave the room but she knew better than to argue with him. She got out her science folder and looked over her notes from today's lesson as she was having assessments coming up but she knew it wouldn't do any harm while she waits.

"Are you and Adam good friends then?" Max asked as soon as he had shut the door behind his daughter. He was concerned that Adam only got the job because those two are good friends. It doesn't happen often but it still does happen even though he knew Rachel only wants what's best for the school, not because she liked the people she worked with.

"He was a friend of mine before I changed my name. We've been good friends for a long time. Is something wrong?"

"No I was just curious."

"He's a good man Max. Everyone here wants this school to work, we all just have different ways of showing it. I thought you would know that after the start us two had."

"I do. I was just curious about how Finn locked you and Adam in a cupboard."

"I was speaking to Adam after the way he had spoken to a member of staff."

"Just saying. You have to be careful especially around kids like Finn that can start a rumour. You know how quickly rumours spread round this place." Max then left the room and joined his daughter outside. Pandora did ask about his reasons why he didn't want her in the room just now but he said it was 'nothing important'.

"Hey mum can I have a word?" Dad walked out of the office and said he was going to bring the car round which gave me the perfect chance to speak to mum about something. I had heard him say about how quick rumours can spread round this place and it was something I'd rather discuss sooner rather than later.

"Sure love what's the matter?"

"I overheard dad saying about how rumours can spread around this place and I was wondering about what happens when people find out about you being my mum. It's just we know what he's like with trying to keep his professionalism. I'm not bothered what pupils say but dad would be."

"Well, if it's what you want, we can keep the relationship outside of school. You can refer to me as 'Miss' and I'll be more subtle. Just like how it was before you found out."

"You sure you're okay with it?" I was worried that I was taking something away from my mum but she gave me an encouraging smile before saying to me, "You'll always be my daughter and nothing is going to change that. I'm happy that you're considering your father's views and looking out for him essentially."

"I'm glad that you see it that way. I'll let dad know."