Chapter Fourteen
Dave woke Spencer up the next morning, chuckling at the boy's lethargy. If he was this hard to get out of bed now at ten, it was going to be a real challenge when Spencer reached the teen years. He would probably end up like Dave and his former colleagues at the BAU, unable to function without coffee.
The Warton Academy was only a half-an-hour drive and in the same direction as the Bureau, which would definitely be easier for Dave. He was still planning to teach profiling classes at the FBI academy, at least for this coming year, and didn't want commuting to become an issue.
When the Academy came into view they could see that it was a relatively small school but it had an expanse of nature surrounding it.
They were met outside by Headmaster Peterson and after introductions were exchanged they proceeded on the tour, "The grounds are for both our athletic events as well as many of our teachers will conduct lessons or special sessions outside." The Headmaster explained, pointing out a group of students, who under the direction of a teacher, were setting off model rockets and plotting their trajectory and wind-speed.
He led them inside and Spencer could see lockers lining the walls, however unlike his old school these were in good condition not rusty or tarnished. The Headmaster showed them the various classrooms in which students were working independently or in small groups, as well as the various chemistry, and computer labs. "Students have an eight-period day, the order of such will depend on the group they are placed in. There is an arts classroom time, studying history, geography, English, and also the fine arts if that it is desired. There is both an in-classroom and an out-of classroom sciences period for chemistry, physics, biology, and psychology. As well we have a computer period for engineering, programming, and how to use the software programs. Lunch is counted as a period, as is the athletic period and the clubs-and-groups time."
After the tour concluded they convened in Headmaster Peterson's office to discuss Spencer's admission to Warton Academy. Dave produced the documentation from Spencer's Las Vegas teacher to show his ability to be working at the grade twelve level, along with the documentation that social system had given him on Spencer's IQ testing, eidetic memory, and reading speed.
Once the Headmaster got over his shock at Spencer's intelligence and ability he responded, "I have the perfect classroom for Spencer next year. It's a classroom of eleven to thirteen year-olds working at the high school level so he'll fit in socially as well as intellectually, though the others are mostly working on grade nine and ten material."
That sounded good to Dave but he wanted Spencer's opinion on the matter, "Spencer?"
"I'd like that though will I be able to finish Grade twelve next year?"
The Headmaster took another look at the paperwork before nodding, "Looks like it yes. You'll need to do more work on the arts, primarily English, but other than that I see no problem. As well you will need to take the SATS in September but we have preparatory sessions this summer if you are interested."
Spencer just looked guilty as Dave looked at him with a question in his eyes, "English is not as interesting as everything else. As well in English there is no correct answer and my eidetic memory is not as useful."
Dave chuckled and then asked, "Spencer would you like to do the SAT prep sessions this summer?"
"I do believe they will be intellectually valuable so yes please."
Headmaster intervened, "We have a two-week session of full days in July that I can enrol Spencer in."
"That would be great thanks." Dave confirmed with the headmaster before digging into the pile of paperwork that had been placed in front of him
"Spencer would you like to be enrolled under Reid or Rossi?"
"Considering we are in the process of legally changing my last name it would make sense for me to be enrolled under the name of Spencer Rossi"
"Just checking bud," Dave confirmed, smiling that Spencer was taking his name, before digging into the paperwork.
Soon enough though he was finished and after shaking hands with the Headmaster they departed.
They were halfway home when he got a phone-call, "David Michael Rossi. I try to phone your office today only to find out you have not only retired but that you have been back for over a week without calling me or visiting" his mother screeched into his ear,
He inwardly groaned, he had completely forgotten his promise to call his mother, "Hello mama. I'm sorry I just got busy settling in with Spencer."
"Then you and the boy are coming over to my house for supper this evening."
"Yes ma, we'll be there" Dave agreed before hanging up his cell-phone, and turning to Spencer, "Well bud, it seems you and I get some of mama's food tonight."
"She's not mad at you?"
"She's disappointed in me that I didn't call to tell her that we were back in Virginia but she's thrilled that she has a grandchild to spoil." Dave explained,
"That's fine with me. I've never really had grandparents."
"Never?"
"We lost touch with my dad's parents when he left the family and I only met them twice before that, that I can recollect. My mom's parents both died before I was born." Spencer explained,
"Well my dad died when I was younger but you definitely have a grandparent in mama, who has been just itching for a grandchild."
Author's Note: Wow, fourteen chapters! It's hard to believe, especially as I have a lot more in mind. I still don't know fully how this story is going to end but I'm going to keep writing. I'll probably going to try to write it to Spencer joining the BAU, but we'll see. Thank you everybody for all your reviews they are great motivators and keep me going, even as I go crazy with exams.