Sian pulled into the staff car park and she, Emily and Lindsay headed upstairs to Michael's office. Emily was quite nervous of what the consequences would be and hoped it wouldn't be anything like suspension or even expulsion. Lindsay on the other hand couldn't care less about her mother at the moment since she never told her about being pregnant by John-or the creep as Lindsay brands him. At moments like this, Lindsay actually regretted murdering her dad. Even though he sexually abused her, no one could ever replace her dad and now carries a life sentence with her. Guilt. Sian opened the office door with Michael sat behind his desk with a disappointed look on his face with Tom stood at his side with the same expression planted on his face whilst their mother sat opposite, upset with her daughters.

''Stand there.'' Michael pointed at a particular point with his pen

Emily was ashamed with herself and looked down at the floor, unable to make eye contact with others whilst Lindsay stared out of the window at the outside world. Maybe coming back to school was a mistake after all. Lindsay didn't listen as Michael started reeling out the lecture on education and how important it was.

''Now have you 2 got anything to say?'' Michael asked when he eventually finished droning on

''I'm really sorry sir.'' Emily apologised ''It won't happen again.''

Michael nodded with approval and then looked at Lindsay. Lindsay didn't open her mouth and just continued staring out of the window.

''Lindsay.'' Mrs James warned

''What?'' Lindsay snapped

''Apologise.'' Insisted Mrs James

''No.'' Lindsay mumbled, holding back tears

''I beg your pardon.'' Gasped Mrs James

''I said no.'' Lindsay repeated

''Lindsay, I think that-'' Tom began

''You know what. I can't be bothered.'' Lindsay raged and stormed out the office

Mrs James, Emily and Sian chased after Lindsay, who was half way down the steps.

''Lindsay!'' Mrs James called

''What?'' Lindsay asked, about to burst into tears

''What has gotten into you these days?'' Mrs James asked ''I know you had a difficult time with prison and stuff. I know you wouldn't get over it that easy, but this is ridiculous.''

''You mean you really don't know?'' Lindsay began ''Maybe because you don't tell me things like being pregnant by John.''

''How did you know?'' Mrs James wondered, clearly confused

''Sorry.'' Emily apologised ''It was just a bit of a big bombshell and I needed to tell someone.''

''Why don't you take the girl's home?'' Suggested Sian ''So you can talk about this properly.''

Talking? Nah. A conversation in their house would end up in another war with the way they were all lately.

They all arrived home and it was 2pm. John had Friday afternoon's off at work, so he was surprised to see them all back so early. He came out of the kitchen and into the hallway.

''What's going on?'' John asked

''These 2 were caught shop lifting.'' Mrs James told him

''Why are you telling him?'' Lindsay wondered ''He ain't anything to do with us.''

''Does she know?'' John asked Mrs James

''About mum having your kid?'' Lindsay clarified ''Yeah, I do.''

''There's more.'' Mrs James began ''John, Kyle, Hannah and Poppy are moving in with us starting today.''

''What's wrong with their mum?'' Lindsay asked

''They already know this. The police were round here earlier, shortly after you all went to school. It turns out that their mum and stepdad are drug dealers and their mum died after a suspected drug overdose and they can't live with their step dad.''

Emily felt sympathetic towards the situation and knew it must be hard for them, especially as she knows how it feels to loose a parent whilst Lindsay couldn't see why she should be upset. They weren't her family and they never will be, so she just sighed.

''It was either us or care.'' Mrs James added ''Lindsay, don't look like that.''

''Why?'' Lindsay asked ''T hey aren't family.''

Mrs James sighed. She had enough of trying to reason with Lindsay ''Listen Lindsay. John and his kids are moving in with us today whether you like it or not. I am not going to pack John in because you say so. As far as I'm concerned John is family and he is staying, so you will just have to get use to it.''

Lindsay's face creased up as John and Mrs James kissed in front of them. It was revolting. Scott was due back after being away in Scotland for 'business' reasons. Lindsay ran upstairs and threw her self on her bed. She was lonely. Deep down, Lindsay knew she couldn't go back to Scott after what he did to her and feared that he may do worse but then there was her mother who was far too busy with John and his kids to notice Lindsay and Emily. Lindsay rummaged in her bag and pulled out her phone. She quickly searched for a number and felt relieved once she found it. Without hesitating, Lindsay pressed the green key.

''Hello?'' Came a familiar voice

''It's me, Lindsay.'' Lindsay began, her voice shaking and tears rolling down her cheeks ''I need to speak to you. I've been released from prison a while go and I need you.''

''Do you know where Richmond's cafe is?'' Asked the person

''Yeah.'' Lindsay replied

''Meet me there.''

Lindsay changed out of her school uniform and pulled on some black, skinny jeans with some silver ballet shoes with a black and white checked top. Without her mum, John or Emily knowing, she crept out of the house to meet the person...