Happy again
Arriving at our workplace, I say goodbye to Drew, and accept his four-hundredth congratulations on winning Tahlia’s freedom
Smiling all the way to my office, I step inside to see someone sitting in my chair
Belle
Michael, feet off the desk. Now
Using my mom-voice doesn’t really get me anywhere, seeing as I do it with a huge smile on my face
But Michael’s different. He’s a good boy
His feet slip off my desk and he smirks
Michael
Got some news for me?
My face falls. And when he sees it, so does his
Michael
She doesn’t want me back
Michael is almost seventeen. He has a foster family, but there lies the issue. His mother got out of jail not six months ago, and he wants to live with her again
Walking forward, I place my bag on my desk and take a seat in the visitor chair with a sigh
Belle
Oh, sweetie. It’s not that. There’s more to it than just wanting you back, which she does, by the way.
Michael
You're supposed to be on my side.
Leaning forward, I look him right in the eye
Belle
I am on your side. Always. Don't ever question that.
Belle
There’s a huge process when a person comes out of jail. The housing they’re provided is usually not great, and basic as basic comes. Then there’s finding a job. And sticking to it. In your mom’s case, she needs to go to therapy every week, and she’ll have drug tests done on a monthly basis for a while. And honestly, honey… *he looks up* …she thinks you deserve better. As do I. Her main concern was getting you back for a few months, you turning eighteen, and then going it on your own. Which you will. Won’t you?
Michael
Yeah. I need some money first.
Belle
Okay then we'll fine you a job. Okay? *smile*
Michael
So later miss ballentine *gets up from the chair*
New character's introduction time!
Charlie
Name:- Charlie
Relationship with fl:- her boss
Physique:- he’s big, tall, thick, olive-skinned man, but his voice is so sweet and high-pitched, it’s like talking to a lamb in a lion suit.
Charlie
Got time for a word, Belle?
Belle
Sure thing, what can I do for you?
Moving to sit behind my desk, he moves to the chair opposite me and hands me a flyer, along with paperwork. And gets seated
Already nodding, I know what this is. Yearly drug tests. It’s mandatory in my field. Social work in Australia has a zero -tolerance view on drugs. Which is fine. I don’t do drugs anyways.
Charlie
These are coming early this year. We’ve got a tip that someone in the office has been using it.
Charlie
Exactly. We’re thinking of making them biannual, rather than annual. Make sure we keep people on their toes
Belle
If people are starting to be lax (not sufficiently strict, severe), that might be a good idea. Especially if one of ours is using it.
The idea of one of my kids being led by a person taking drugs makes me mad. A lot of these kids have seen too much wrong in the world, and most of it has been caused by drugs. I want to protect them. I want them to have the childhood that I didn’t get. I want to be there to pick them up when they’re down.
I want them to be happy again. Just like they were when they were kids
Comments
Raymystery
kinda confused about the girls 😅
2021-07-14
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Gabby
Yeah, Kids deserve to be treated right
2021-07-03
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Kitty Cat [cute]
she's a good girl
2021-07-01
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