Nikki came downstairs in her trouser suit and jacket.

"You look smart"

"I mean business today, me and James are going to get two of those three jobs going!"

"Well you've got some competition!"

"I know"

"Lets get going" George smiled taking her in with him.

"Why is there so many jobs going though?" Nikki asked

"a few have left two have died" George said "they just haven't found the money until now to replace them"

"Oh I see …sorry"

"Don't worry it was a long time ago now but its still roar for some people"

Nikki nodded as they pulled up she got out.

"Right then Good Luck and I'll see you on the otherside" George smiled walking in

Nikki walked in getting a visitor badge and sitting with the other candidates James next to her but staying professional.

"Hi My names Simon and I'm here to show you all around and then after break will be your lessons, right have we got everyone lets find out. Nicola Boston"

"Yeah"

"Guy Braxton"

"Yeah"

"Marco D'Oliver"

"Its D'Olivera but here"

Simon looked up and then rolled his eyes as he looked back at his list "Lorna Hutchinson"

"Yep"

"James McCarty"

"Yupp here"

"Audrey McFall"

"Yes im here"

"And Hector Reid"

"I'm here" He smiled

"fantastic okay lets go for a quick tour of the school and then we will sort your lessons, now as you know we are looking for three members of staff to hire"

the tour was quickly over and the interviewees were given time to prep their lesson

"How do you think Nikki and James will do?" George asked Christine as he sat in her office

"I don't know all the teachers have something special" Christine said

"I know but do you think they've got a chance?" George asked

"George I don't know they are all good and I can't pick favourites ultimately its down to the LEA"

"I know I just worry"

"I know but she will be okay"

…..

Later on that day it was coming to the end of the school day and all the classes had been watched. All candidates were sat in the canteen area waiting to know who had got the jobs.

Christine walked in with George "We would like to say well done to you all, you have promise to become fantastic teachers, but sadly today we can only take three, the following teachers that have got a place here at Waterloo Road is Audrey McFall History, Hector Reid Physical Education and Nicola Boston English and Physical Education, Thankyou to all of you and I wish you every success for the future"

Nikki looked over at her dad and then over at James. She went straight over to james as everyone stood up and put her arms around him.

"Just get off me Nikki" He said pushing her away and walking out past Eddie

"James" Christine Said

Nikki sighed going after him "James"

"Nikki just leave it I knew you would get a job but somehow I didn't" James shouted at her walking across the playground

"Its not like that James come on this is just one school theres plenty more"

"is there?" He asked "You've got your life sorted, job home shame the boyfriend hasn't got the same" he said getting in the car

"James what can I do?"

"I don't care Nikki" He said slamming the door

"JAMES!" She banged the window

James Sped off nearly knocking her over. George ran over to her "Nikki its okay"

"Its not…Dad we need to go after him he will go and get drunk"

"Come on get into my car lets go" George Said as he followed and drove off following James as best he could seeing him turn into where the shops were and getting out.

"Dad let me out" Nikki said as George stopped Nikki got out and legged it over to him pulling him back before he went into the off licence "James its not worth it it isn't!"

"What would you know?!"

"James come on I know your upset but alcohol isn't the answer" Nikki said trying not to get upset

"Nikki I did everything right today what did I do wrong" He said calming down a little

"You didn't do anything wrong James" George said coming over "look mate you've got some great qualities its just not what the LEA are looking for at the moment"

"But I'm fed up of rejections all the dam time!"

"I know James, Come on lets go home go back into your car you don't need the alcohol do you?"

"No but I want it"

"Get into the car I'll come with you"

"I'll give you some space"

Nikki nodded leading James back to the car "Get onto that agency tomorrow and see if they have anything"

James nodded as he started the engine.

"You alright to drive?"

"Yeah I'll be okay" he said driving home