Chapter 17
That afternoon, Pippa arrived at Summer Bay High to have words with Miss Andrews over the classroom incident with Tiegan. This is not the first time Pippa has spoken to Miss Andrews. The last time she did, Pippa told her off for calling Jack Wilson a 'cheat'.
"Ah, Mrs Fletcher." Miss Andrews remarked as she saw Pippa enter the classroom. "What brings you here?"
"Can I talk to you?" Pippa asked her.
"Come on in." Miss Andrews replied.
Pippa entered the classroom before closing the door behind her.
"I believe there was an incident between you and Tiegan during Ancient History this morning." Pippa said.
"Well, yes there was." Miss Andrews said. "I made a comment about a fatal car accident near the city early yesterday morning and Tiegan just went berserk."
"Are you a mother?" Pippa asked her.
"I have two sons, Mrs Fletcher." Miss Andrews replied.
"Try being in my shoes at the moment. Tiegan's friends were killed in that car accident and I have to deal with her grief and sadness." Pippa said firmly.
"I understand, but..."
"But nothing!" Pippa continued. "Tiegan and Stephanie are dealing with the loss very badly. How would you feel if one of your sons' friends died and he was grieving?"
Miss Andrews looked sad.
"I would be there for him." she responded.
"Exactly."
"I am very sorry, Mrs Fletcher." Miss Andrews said. "I will apologise to Tiegan when I have her for Ancient History next."
"What made you say that?" Pippa asked her.
"I guess my personal issues just got in the way." Miss Andrews replied. "You see, I'm currently separated from my husband and we're thinking of getting a divorce."
"I see." Pippa said.
"But I will definitely apologise to Tiegan and Stephanie when I see them next." Miss Andrews said.
"Thank you." Pippa said, smiling.
Meanwhile, Tiegan was over at Stephanie's house.
"You going to the funeral on Thursday?" Tiegan asked.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Stephanie replied sadly.
Tiegan sighed sadly.
"I really miss them." she told Stephanie.
"So do I." Stephanie responded.
"Pippa's having a go at Miss Andrews for us." Tiegan said.
"Good." Stephanie said.
"I'm just glad I found a really good friend in you, Steph." Tiegan said, giving Stephanie a smile.
"You're my sister from another mister, Tiegz." Stephanie said, smiling back.
"Thanks." Tiegan said.
"I miss Louis and Corey so much." Stephanie said before starting to cry.
Tiegan started to cry as well.
"So do I." she sobbed.
Stephanie and Tiegan hugged each other as they continued to cry for their deceased friends.
When Tiegan arrived home, she found Pippa cooking dinner in the kitchen.
"What's for dinner?" Tiegan asked her.
"Spaghetti." Pippa replied.
"How did it go with Miss Andrews?"
"She realised what she said was wrong."
Tiegan managed to smile. "So true." she said.
"You know how Mrs James wanted me to foster Kerri Winslow?"
"Yeah."
"I've decided to accept." Pippa told Tiegan.
"That's great." Tiegan said.
"When is she coming?" Shannon asked Pippa.
"This Thursday." Pippa replied.
"Cool." Sally said.
"How old is she?" Jack asked.
"15." Pippa replied.
"Sweet." Jack said.
"I just hope Kerri is nice." Tiegan said.
"I'm sure she is, Tiegan." Pippa said. "Now, dinner is ready."
Pippa sat down with the rest of the family and started eating their dinner.
At Travis and Kelly's, Stephanie is in her bedroom looking at photos of her and Louis that were taken the day her and Tiegan caught up with him and Corey in the city. Suddenly, the door started knocking.
"Who is it?" Stephanie asked, mumbling.
"It's me."
"Come in, Melissa."
Melissa walked in and saw Stephanie's eyes all red and puffy from the crying.
"Oh, Steph." Melissa said, giving Stephanie a hug.
"I'm really missing them." Stephanie cried.
"Me too, sweetie." Melissa said softly.
"Are you going to the funeral?" Stephanie asked her.
"Yes, I'm going." Melissa replied. "I'm definitely going to pay my last respects to Corey."
"This is going to be so hard." Stephanie said, sniffing.
"I'll stand with you and Tiegan if you want." Melissa said sympathetically.
"Thanks, Melissa." Stephanie said.
"Always here for you and Tiegan." Melissa said.
Stephanie wiped away her tears and managed to smile.
NEXT TIME...
- Tiegan, Stephanie and Melissa attend Louis and Corey's funeral
- Kerri Winslow arrives at Pippa's