Quinton Philips

Dr Quinton Philips was a male Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon, retired NOL league player, and teacher. Quinton worked and resided in Begs. Quinton retired from the NOL because of Injury (Him stating form and choices as the matter), he then retired from Medicine as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, after marrying his love Kari Philips. Quinton teaches at his old school.

NOL- Younger Career
Quinton made his debut for the South Coast Colts junior team at the age of 14. "Quinton has been chosen to make his debut for the juniors, as he cannot keep playing in the lower grades he is playing at an elite level and needs to debut against people his strength, stamina and wit." said the coach in an interview with the media. It was only weeks later that Quinton made his junior under 20s debut. "Here running on the field for the 1st time for his junior debut is well anticipated here now, Quinton runs on scoring 12 tries in his last 24 games in the lower grades, lets hope this is worth the hype." said the commentator. Quinton scored 3 tries in his junior grade debut and earned the respect of the senior grade players who watched Quinton play. When Quinton walked off the field the senior coach walked up to him and said "You keep that up kid and you could debut for the senior side in a couple of weeks, but bulk up first mate. Good job." Quinton said "You think I'm that good?" "Better! You are a magician! Wow! So much skill! Remember kid you could go far." Quinton smiled and walked back into the sheds, where the junior coach said "That was awesome, gripping. That was the best of the best." Quinton later scored another 17 tries during his junior season and was resigned for a $2.5 million dollar 6 year deal. It was at the age of 16 Quinton made his first grade senior debut for Oztag Rugby. As Quinton was warming up the senior grade coach said "I watched you kid, so me your stuff. That 6 year deal to keep you at the colts will bring rivals. I like rivals. So I want you to work along with Scorch and Johnson, they are our senior players with most experience play alongside them and win over the fan-base. You'll be the first this age to debut so young." Quinton later went down to the sheds and looked at the team. "Yo! Quinton." said Scorch "The names Jason Scorch, this is my 4th season with the Colts, I'm the captain. I've seen you play, you can go far man. Even become captain of this team in the future." Quinton ran out with the team and heard the roar of the crowd. "Making his senior debut the youngest of the Colts, Quinton has shown how much of a veteran he could be in the junior side scoring 17 tries in his debut season for the Colts juniors, coaches and refs saying Quinton can go far as even being captain of the side!" said the commentator. As Quinton started his first senior game he ran out with confidence, "Scorch to Johnson, now Quinton, and Quinton has broken through and scored a magnificent try! Well done young man! Maybe you will be a god one day but today you are showing massive skill. " "Flinder to Holloway... and oh my god! Quinton has intercepted it right on the try-line, Quinton is away now, over the 40, over the 30 and in for a great 100 meter try with not a hand placed on him. Definitely a game to remember for young Quinton." and Quinton scored another try off an interception which sent to crowd into a frenzy. "Definitely a game to remember!" said the commentator. The team went on to win 48-8, recording the biggest win of the Colts history, with 3 trys to Quinton, 2 to Scorch, 1 to Johnson and 2 penalty goals. The coach said in a post match press conference "Amazing tonight from the team, especially Quinton. He looks like he could become something much more then the junior grade player we first saw him at. He was amazing tonight he was definitely someone who could provide us with that certain spark." The next day Quinton was on the paper with the headline "Colt's best young gun." with the story saying "The South Coast Colts, wish they brought him out sooner, young star in the making Quinton Philips showed us why young superstars are hard to come by. Playing in the lower back rubbish cup since the age of 12 Quinton proved that rising through the ranks was what he had to do to make his first grade Oztag league debut. An amazing 3 tries, 2 were from interceptions, 1 from plain luck. I see this kid being captain and serving his country in the world cup." Quinton that year later went on to beat the try scoring record of 16 in a season and make it 24. The Colts that year also made it to the finals and won the grand final against the Colts biggest enemy the Ragers. Quinton became a cult figure for the Colts.

NOL Early retirement
"Quinton what are you going to do after you finishing your NOL career?" "Go to university. Study to become a doctor." "You what mate? Did you just.." "Yes I said I am going to be a doctor. If I have to be around doctors for my NOL career I might as well train to be one after my career finishes." Quinton said to one of his friends. Quinton later walked into his science class where his science teacher named Trish said to Quinton "I think it's a great idea Quinton. Late nights no sleep, but seeing as you will get none, because look at you! You're a tank." "Look listen. I'm not like most of the senior NOL players, I'm not in it for the money, I'm playing for fun. But a $2,5 million dollar deal wasn't to bad to pass. Look I can't leave to go train, so they come here. The other students love it so do the PE staff. I haven't seen them get gear out for guys who train for 3 hours a day then go and do physio. I had no idea the respect I'd have from everyone here." "Quinton, you are playing for what you love, the big hits the injuries, all worth it." said another student. Quinton chucked and walked out of the room to grab his book, but as he did he felt a sharp snap come from his knee. Quinton then put his book down and cried out for some help. Quinton's teach Trish ran out and saw Quinton clutching his knee. "Quinton.." "I felt a snap.. I think it's my ACL.." "Jesus Quinton. That's a far cry for help.." Quinton then said "That's great..Just great.." "What?" "I took a knock a couple of days ago. Maybe it was a partial tear that finally had enough.." Trish then said "Keep calm." Trish put her hand on his knee and then said "It's warm.." "That always means something.." Trish then did the test and it was positive for rupture.. "Jesus..It's positive.. It's gone.. Your season is over Quinton.. I'm sorry.." "Don't be Trish, not your fault." "It's mine for not taking advise to sit out.." "I guess that's a fools job.." Quinton was taken in for surgery and told again his season was over, and maybe possibly his career. "Quinton.. This is serious for you. You have to rest up for the rest of the season and a couple of months after that.." Quinton decided to be careful with that advice and announce his immediate retirement from the sport. Quinton at his conference said "I have decided to go into early retirement effective immediately. Facing a long road to recovery after ACL surgery, I will take this road slowly and return when I feel ready." The CEO then added "We have decided to pay out Quinton his full contract. We will do this from now on. For those who either retire early or later in their career due to injury." Quinton then said "I suffered an infection during the ACL surgery and had to have the surgery. i am not prepared to risk any more damage to my knee, and I will return full, fit and healthy when I decide to make a comeback." Quinton said his final thanks and went back to the school were he thanked everyone at an assembly and he said to everyone "Your support throughout this injury has given me strength to feel much better." Quinton then put the mic down and smiled and waved. He went to go to talk to Trish. "So Quinton.. How about was it?" "The ACL repair?" "Yes.." "I had to have it done twice.." "Jesus.." "I decided to retire, for now and maybe return in a couple of years.." "Listen Quinton.. It was a shame seeing you scream out on the floor.." "I saw that more then once.. I'm used to it.." Trish then sat down and so did Quinton. "You see, I think I will return maybe I do not know.." "Quinton you should." "I have no clue where to go from that.."

Orthopaedic training after NOL early retirement
Quinton after retiring the first time from the NOL he decided to become a doctor. After he walked into the Begs Uni center he was greeted by Dr Jim Matthews who welcomed Quinton into the area. "Quinton. Welcome, I take you have come here to get your Medical license and train to be a doctor? Also, sorry about.." "I hear that one more time and I'll take the field! I will make a comeback trust me. I will make a comeback.." Matthews then said "I'd work with you. Lets hope I can get you to be a doctor." Quinton was later introduced to the other trainees. They all crowed Quinton and said "Will you ever return to the field?" "I will, but right now, It'll be later then never." After 2 years of training Quinton already faced a career in front of him. "Quinton, I guess I can call you Dr Quinton now. You're being sent to Begs Hospital were you will work with an elite team." said Matthews "I see potential in you." As the hoard of doctors left the training center it was then shown on the news were Quinton had a forced interview "We are with one of the newest Orthopaedic Doctors, former NOL player Quinton Philips. Quinton what do you think will be your biggest challenge in your new career." "I think the media, I already have twitter followers, FB page Google plus, so I guess media will be a challenge." "Since you retired early from the NOL, will this be your new career?" Quinton then said "My comeback will come and listen here, I will be the best of the best. I don't care what you all think, I will make a comeback whether you like it or not. I'm off to SAVE SOME LIVES!" Quinton then walked away. Quinton later walked into Begs hospital.

Return to the field
One day whilst treating a patient Quinton overheard a conversation "Did you read in the paper, that Quinton could make a full return to the field? He might give up medicine to return to the field.." Quinton then said "No I didn't know I would do that.." "Dr Quinton! We thought you were treating your patient.." "I'm not that stupid. And it has been 5 years and I wouldn't give up this dream for anything." Quinton snapped to it. "5 years.." Quinton bolted for Dr Whittaker's office and said "Am I fully cleared to go back to the field?" "Quinton. You've sat out for so long. You're still fit.. I can agree, you can return to the field." Quinton later returned to the Colts HQ and walked into the room where he said to the CEO and coach together. "I want to continue my career." "You've played 100 games Quinton, we can arrange something." Quinton then played the 27 games in that season, but wasn't given a new contract at the Colts. "Why haven't I got a new contract? I mean why?" "We no longer require your services Quinton.." Quinton then said "I'll go on a hiatus, because I am not moving from Begs. I've taken up a medical career! I am not moving out of Begs." Quinton almost argued the point but stopped when he said "A hiatus is what I need. Thank You for giving me another chance." "It's no problem Quinton." "Quinton.." said the CEO, "No hard feelings?" "None. I just wanted to get back on the field." Quinton then smiled and walked away.

Debut for the Ragers
As Quinton made it into the dressing room of the Ragers for the game against his old team, "Quinton. You played for this team for so long, what defensive plays and play plays do they use?" Quinton putting on his shirt said "I was their main play. Interceptions are my play. The Colts use the same play every time they run out. So it'll be easy to exploit that.." Quinton later ran out onto the field and saw his old team-mate Phil. "Phil!" "Quinton, you know we may be on opposite sides but we cannot be friends when that siren starts." Quinton and the Ragers prepared for kickoff. When kickoff happened the ball landed with Quinton who passed it to another teammate. "Uger back to Quinton, who goes for a run and gets past the defense and is now running to the line, Quinton scores a training run try well done." Quinton was running the ball. "Quinton is now running the ball, here is an old team-mate on the chase, two are in front, and oh my good that was a great tackle!" Quinton slowly got up and played the ball. "You're not making this easy are you!" yelled Quinton at his former teammate. "It's not an easy game Quinton! Those 5 years made you soft.." the whistle sounded and Quinton then pushed his former teammate before using a swinging arm and missing him. "I wasn't given another contract. You like that didn't you. Means you signed on for longer." "That's a crack of bullshit and you know it!" "What a you going to do about it. When I retire again I have a job to go to, you have nothing!" "Oh yeah! We know your a doctor. You'll know that we want you to come back here! You deserve to be here back at the Colts.." Quinton scoffed and walked away. After the game Quinton was forced to face the media and the all said "Quinton, what caused that heated exchange between you and your former teammates?" "They thought I betrayed them when I signed with the Colts, but right now I am going to say this to everyone. I wasn't offered another contract and was told by the CEO that they moved on. I had no hard feelings against all that happened I was just happy to get back into the game.." Quinton then said thanks and walked away.

307 was enough- Official NOL Retirement
After Quinton played his 180th game for the Ragers, he decided to make a hard choice and considered retiring from the sport. Quinton had a talk with the coach and the staff. The staff and the coach agreed it was time for Quinton to retire at the age of 27. Quinton walked into the conference room and said "Due to form and injuries I have decided to officially retire a second time from the NOL. I have played 307 games and I have given it my all." "What kind of injuries Quinton?" "Nagging ones. That knee injury and some calf problems." "Was it a hard choice to make?" "Not really.. But yeah. No one wants to retire injured, but I guess everyone is injured on a side.. Pre-seasons don't help that much either.." "What's the perspective in a team..?" "Not much, but I have to go now." Quinton smiled and stood up, and left the room. Quinton drove back to the hospital and walked into his office.

Dr's in league
As Quinton was sitting in his office he was talking to a patient who was very difficult to tell anything to. "Listen. I won't say this again but pull your head in! I am sick of seeing you back here because you don't want to stay off the field. You are injured you need surgery. If you cannot see that, go and injure yourself again until you see the way we all think of you.." the patient stood up and said "How dare you speak to me like that." Standing up as well Quinton pressed a button underneath his desk it was a silent "Help" button which would send security to meet him. "I've never met someone so stupid.." Quinton said to him.. "You've torn a muscle you need for movement and yet you won't have surgery to repair it. Face it.. You are impossible.." The patient raised his hand in a fist and held it like that. "I do not need surgery.. It will end my season!" "Punching me won't make it any better!" his anger was so bad he punched Quinton in the face as help arrived. Quinton was out cold on the floor and the patient was about to hit again. "You know nothing about surgery! Call yourself a doctor?" "Stop!" said Dr Matthews. "This young man was a NOL player like you. He retired because of injury.. He was like you once.. Now SIT DOWN! Gorge. Before I contact the police and charge you will assault." Gorge sat back down and Dr Foster helped Quinton onto the bed. "What's the matter with you kid? Punching our best doctor in the face because you don't want surgery? Ok whatever. You didn't have to hit him." "He.." "He what? Told it, like it was? Wow you are soft. Take him to the quiet room so he can be arrested for assault. I will not have it in this hospital. You will never receive treatment here again.." Gorge being pushed out the door said "It's not an easy choice. How was I received as when I was taken off the field, season over I was told.." Gorge was later charged with assault and he also later retired from the NOL. Quinton was still receiving treatment from his hit to the face. "And last one.. How many fingers?" "4" "Ok. Your fine, but an x-ray will clear you up of any fractures. Why did he hit you?" "Didn't he tell you his season was over? I old him that he refused to listen.." As Quinton was helped to the x-ray room, he then said "I want him sent to jail.." "He has been charged with assault and will serve a 4 year sentence.." Quinton sat down for his x-ray and as it taken he rubbed his face and stood up. 3 weeks later Quinton and some of the doctors were chosen to participate in an NOL game, Quinton had no choice to accept the offer and play in the match. As Quinton laced up one final time he walked to the field and was told to sit on the bench by the coach who said Quinton needed to rest and play at the same time and needed to be far from the action. As the game went on Quinton saw TV cameras panning to the bench. "And as we see on the bench, Matthews, Philips, Fosters, Philips.. Dr Quinton! Dr Quinton has been chosen to play in this match but from the bench, the coach saying Quinton obliged to play even though he didn't want to.." As Dr Whittaker came off with a hamstring tear he said "You're up Quinton.." "Proved the spark? No deal. You can do that yourself." Quinton then took off his jersey and walked out of the stadium. Quinton was then flooded by cameramen and news reporters. "Quinton why'd you walk out.." "I wasn't prepared to face the music again. I retired because of injury and my line of work.. It wouldn't be a great thing to snap my ACL a second time and miss out on so much work.. I live for Orthopaedic Surgery." Quinton then said "Now leave me alone."

Disheartening news- A second chance
As Quinton was on call in the Emergency Room he bandaged up a patient and said "Remember if the pain is any worse come see me in a couple of days, we can work something out." As Quinton was finished he walked away and wrote down what he had done in the book. "Dr Quinton?" said a voice from behind Quinton turned around and said "Yes?" "I'm Dr Wicks, I am the doctor at the National Dance Academy. I have a patient you might want to see.." Quinton nodded and said "Take her to the quiet room we will meet up in there." As Dr Wicks and Dr Quinton walked to the ambulance to get the injured dancer, "What happened?" said Quinton, "She was walking to class when she fell down a flight of stairs. Her screams could be heard from inside." Quinton backed the ambos away and took the bed with him. "Hey.. Dr Quinton..." "You'll get your bed back. Just wait.." the ambos nodded and as Wicks and Quinton walked down the corridor with the injured dancer, giving her pain killers and making sure she was being prepped for surgery. "X-rays confirm a fracture. in the patella and the femur." "How long was it out for?" "It was out until we all got out there to see what the commotion was." "The damage has already been done. Only time will tell. What is her name?" "Tara.." Quinton looked at Tara and said "Tara, if you can here me we're going to fix your leg. How long it takes to heal is another story." "Do you need me in there Quinton?" "Why not? An extra pair of hands is never a bad thing." As Tara was sent in, Quinton and Wicks prepared outside. "I fear her ACL and PCL have been damaged as well. But I will have to repair the fractures first reconstruct later." Quinton later walked into the operating room and started the operation. "I want another X-ray to confirm knee movement after the fall." As the x-ray was done Wicks later walked in. "This here is doctor Wicks." "A former Doctor here. Turned Dancer Doctor." Quinton three hours later finished the operation and walked out of the operating room successfully. Later as Tara woke up she asked a question. "Will I ever dance again?" Quinton nodded and said "Only time will tell. You will have to have another operation to repair your ACL and PCL. They were blown out in the fall." Tara then said "I'll never dance again because of those.." Quinton snapped and said "You will dance again. Stay positive. I guess you wouldn't know that I am the Doctor who retired twice from the NOL?" Tara then said "Your knee injury was more bad then this?" 'No I returned to the field after 5 years and shown all my critics were their opinion belongs. You will dance again." Tara tried to smile but she couldn't. "I will inform Dr Wicks. And I will inform the academy. You will dance again. Trust me." Tara then said "What is a double reconstruction?" Quinton looked and said "It's a reconstruction that takes both the PCL and ACL and repairs both. Rarely used but great result as it takes a shorter period of recovery. Controversial." Tara then said "Do that." Quinton agreed. Quinton later walked out of the room and walked over to Dr Wicks and said "She wants a double reconstruction." "She must know this is the last choice.." "She knows.. I fear for her career. It might be over." "Quin--" "Don't say it, but she's blown out both muscles. If we can have successful surgery she will dance again.." "Dr Quinton.." "Listen I she doesn't dance again it's because she's not strong enough." Tara then called both of them into her room. "Dr Quinton, Wicks.. Will I ever dance again.. Tell me the truth." Quinton then said "It's all how you recover Tara. A double reconstruction is controversial I personally don't know want to risk your knee health. I don't want to doubt it but you may have to give up dancing after the double." Tara then said "I will not give up." Later Quinton repaired on ligament (the ACL) and replaced the other (PCL) with a special bone.] 3 months had passed and Tara came to visit Dr Quinton. "Tara. How is the rehab?" "Hard.." "I think it's time to tell you... I repaired your ACL and replaced the PCL with bone." Tara smiled and said "Not even that explanation can get me down." Quinton then said "You will dance again. You are cleared." "I thought.." "We did a more extensive repair of the ligament and it went faster then expected. You will dance again." A couple of days later Quinton was called back to the academy where he was talking to Dr Wicks. "Well the rehab period was shortened by the use.." As Quinton stopped in the middle of his sentence he turned to see people carrying Tara. "Oh no.." Wicks then turned to and said "What happened?" as they placed her on the bed the kid said "She was doing a landing and her leg gave out. We are thinking the worst.." Tara wasn't talking as she knew this was her last time dancing. Quinton tried to comfort her. "It'll be ok.. Tara don't let it get to you." Quinton looked up and saw the look on Wick's face, it said it all as she did the test, she nodded no and looked down. "Tara...I'm so sorry. But your dancing career is over.." Tara burst into tears and balled in Quinton's arms. "Tara, remain positive.." Then the head of dancing walked in and said "Is she?" "Over? Yes.." "Lucinda...Her body doesn't want to dance any more.. Her body is broken.." Said Dr Wicks. Tara then stopped and said "I'm so sorry. I didn't want my dream to end this way.." Quinton sadly said "No one ever wants their dream to end because of injury.. You were just unlucky.." Quinton then said "An ACL recon is out of the question. This time we will do no surgery." "But the ligament?" "Was a fake.." "You didn't.." "What extend her career by a couple of weeks? Yes I replaced the ACL with another. " Tara then said "I'm going to pack my things. I am going to go back home." As Tara walked out Quinton yelled "STAY POSITIVE!" Quinton then walked after to go and she her. Tara was slowly packing when Quinton knocked on the door and said "Need help?" "Sure. Thank you Dr Quinton.." "Are you going back to the farm?" Tara nodded and said "Yes, I'll return to Begs to have surgery later in the year. But for now family is the most important." Quinton then sat on the bed and said "I want you to know. We did not give up on you. You are one of the best patients I had.." Tara then sat down next to him. "What about my knee?" "Forget that. You can live without one..We did that surgery, we closed the ACL place and we repaired it. We used a method called "Anchor reconstruction" controversial, but it looks like it finally worked." Tara smiled and whispered "I think Wicks and Lucinda heard you.." Quinton pointed at them to come in. "Anchor reconstruction Dr Philips? That is a last resort surgery." "Listen Dr Wicks, I have a medical degree to perform Orthopaedic surgery, I am also the head of Orthopaedic surgery, what I say is controversial, what I say normally goes. Tara will dance again. Just not now. Now she will spend time with family." Wicks looked across and saw Tara smiling she was finally happy. Lucinda smiled and said "She can take all the time she needs to come back to dancing. She danced in the Prix Tre Vona in the biggest spotlight. She deserves a break. I allow you to take 7 months to recover and come back when ready." Tara said "Thank you for all that you have done." She then walked away into the dark and back to her parents car.] 7 months later Tara met up with Quinton again and asked "Am I ready to dance again?" Quinton smiled and said "More than anything. I'll take you to Wicks, maybe she can let you dance again. Because after this long time out." Dr Quinton and Tara walked to Wicks' office and said "Dr Wicks." "Quinton. Been a while." Quinton then moved out of the way and Tara appeared, "Tara.." said Wicks. "How have you been?" "I've been great." "Scans show improvement. I also say you can return to dancing when ready." As Wicks handed Tara a note to say she was ready to dance again, Lucinda was walking past when she heard that Tara was back. "Tara." she said. "Hello Ms." "I heard the news...You've been cleared to dance again. That is great news." Tara hugged Quinton and smiled with a wide smile and said "Thank you for giving me another chance at something I love." "It is no trouble. No trouble at all."

Going back to school
It was many years since Quinton stepped foot into his old school in Begs. But Quinton went to talk to Mr Hullen. "Quinton? Is that you??" "In the flesh. I've decided to come back and take that open spot in the PDHPE department." "Aren't you doctoring right now?" "March is a quiet month and all I am on is Emergency Room duty.. I need to catch up with the teachers again.." "Quinton I'm happy about this but you don't really have qualifications to teach PE.." "I'm not teaching PE. I'm going to take up the "PD" classes." Hullen then nodded and said "Wait here. I'm calling an assembly soon. If you didn't hear one of our PD teachers passed away during the holidays.." "Which one?" Quinton then said. "Killion." "Oh dear god." "You're filling a void. Thank you.." As Hullen told Quinton to leave the window open and walk out when told t, Hullen walked down to the assembly area to inform everyone. "As you may know we lost one of our biggest minds in the PD area, but we know his void will be filled in the future. The future is today. Please welcome a former student, NOL player and now doctor, please welcome Dr Quinton!" As Quinton walked out of the office he got to Hullen and said "Yes. Thank you. Now I will tell you why I decided to come back here. I wanted to teach about injuries, as not much is taught about them.. We are either confused about them or we don't know what they are. I will be taking PD classes so the PE teachers can take the kids out more." Quinton then said "I may not be the powerhouse of Mr Killion but I do know a thing or to." Quinton walked down to an area he used to sit at and he placed his hand on the table and then said "I remember this school like the back of my hand. So don't be afraid to ask me any questions you have." Quinton then gave the microphone back to Hullen and he walked away to the back of a building he used to sit behind."Sitting alone Quinton?" said a familiar voice, "Yeah.. I just can't comprehend that we lost him, I was on call that night when Killion was brought in." "Quinton, you might've been on call, but not even you could've stopped what happened." The voice belonged to Trish, Quinton's old science teacher "Trish.." Trish smiled and said "Yes Quinton. The entire school followed your move to medicine. Your first interview was a little less to be desired.." "Do they still train on the oval?" "No they moved away back to the Begs Oval." Quinton then said "Listen Trish.. I didn't say this during my conference, but I lived by those words you said all those years ago. I played every game like it was my last." Trish smiled and said "It's no problem.." the bell then went and Trish hugged Quinton and Quinton smiled "Come see me for a full chat later on."

Meeting up
After reading Dr Quinton's piece in the paper he had decided to meet up with him to discuss what he would need later on down the track. "Matthews, I know this sounds stupid, but it was choice only I needed to do." Matthews then ate something and said "You did what you could Quinton. You can only play for so long." "My future will be in Orthopaedic Surgery and being a teacher." Quinton and Matthews then walked down the beach and Quinton said "I moved here to have a chance. The SCC (South Coast Colts)  have now got 10,000 members even more! So that was done, the Ragers also have a major fan base now. 127 games for the Colts and 180 for the Ragers. Now I succeed and move from the NOL. I enjoy the town and how beautiful it is. I remember when I came here I was told, you mightn't find a job anywhere in the hospital. But look at me now. I have the job of Orthopaedic Surgery and I am the second in command of the unit. I was happy about that. I hope I can stay forever." Quinton then said "I don't know how anyone cannot live down on the coast. But when I retired from the league for the 2nd time, it was for good. I never wanted the glory, but ended with.." "Quinton you chose to safeguard a career. Not many do that.."

Losing a teaching friend
As Quinton was walking and talking to Hullen he said "You're the best teacher we've ever had here Quinton. Marks have gone up, and our former ranking of 'worst school on the coast' finally went to another school." "I know. But one question? It seems more people are deliberately injuring themselves badly to get treated by me.." "I can't figure out that question either." As they stepped into the history block when the sound of a gun went off. Quinton then said to Hullen "Check it out." "You first!" Quinton then walked to a room with someone lying on the floor. "Oh dear god!" Quinton grabbed at the door handle and struggled to get the keys in the key hole. Quinton then got the door open and rushed to the persons aid. "Can you hear me?" said Quinton in disbelief. "Yes...Dr Quinton.." Quinton then turned to Hullen and said "Call an Ambulance." "But Quinton the board!" "I DON'T CARE WHAT THE BOARD SAYS! CALL AN AMBULANCE!" Quinton said. As Quinton rolled over the person he saw who it finally was it was Philip. "Phil.." As Quinton saw the gun in his hand he said "What made you do this Phil?" Phil then said "I did it for my job. They were planning to fire me. After all the loyal years of service.." Quinton then said "You were my history teacher Phil all those years ago. You were the best teacher anyone could ever had." "Not to them! Not anymore.." Quinton was holding the bleeding wounds so they would stop but they didn't." Hullen then walked in and said "Phil!" "You were going to fire him?" said Quinton. "Of course not!" "Lies!" said Phil. "You wanted to fire me because I was no longer up to scratch with your methods of teaching" Phil them vomited blood on the floor next to him. Hullen then said "You're an amazing teacher for any school to have, it wasn't you I wanted to get rid of. It was Jumping's. Not you Gregor." "I overheard you say my name. Not Franks.." "Hullen stop." "Why?" "He put the entire clip into his stomach.." Phil then said "Only 3 rounds close up.. I wanted to die." Quinton then reached for the radio on the side of his pants and turned it on. "This is Q10 to the office-day-pigs. Phil Gregor hurt in suicide attempt, please put school on lockdown. Until further notice." "Office-day-pigs reporting back will do." Quinton put his radio on the table and held the wounds of Phil so they would try to stop. As the bell went for lockdown, Phil was slowly losing his fight for survival. "Quinton...Tell if you are anything more then just an Orthopaedic Surgeon." "I trained in everything Phil.. Even radiology and General surgery. I also trained in Orthopaedic Oncology." Phil then reached for the radio but was pulled back because of the pain. "Quinton pass me the radio." Quinton did so and said "tell them the reasons why." Quinton then looked at Hullen and said "Where is the ambulance?" "They are all held up at a collapsed building on Harrison St. All of them are being used and so is the chopper. The nearest one is 15 minutes away." Quinton then said "This is longer then 15 and we might lose him.." Phil turned on the radio communication to the whole school and said "Hello everyone. Mr Gregor here. The real reason the school is on lockdown is because I tired to take my own life with a gun. I was worried about so many things. Losing my job and my friends. I know that it is hard for everyday to go and think about these things but it is hard enough in the world. If you have had trouble with these thoughts in the past, please remember help is out there.. Please get it. Goodbye for now." As Phil turned off the radio the ambulance pulled up outside and the paramedics rushed in with all their gear. Quinton had wrapped his shirt around the bullet areas and had his hands compressing the wounds. Quinton then said "Suicide attempt.." "Looks like you were in the right place at the wrong time Quinton." Quinton then said "How's that building collapse going?" "What building collapse?" Quinton then said "You didn't want to come.." "We had to get someone out of a well we are sorry we are late." Quinton was shirtless and holding onto Phil's stomach with his shirt when they arrived at the hospital Quinton said "Teacher Phil Gregor, suicide attempt with a gun. Extreme close range." Quinton was still compressing his wounds when Quinton said "He thought he was going to lose his job but it was the opposite. He is losing his fight for survival." "And your shirt was the first go to?" "I was either that or my pants." "Good choice." "Quinton..." said Phil. "What is it?" "I feel cold." Quinton looked down to his co-worker and mouthed 'leave us', as the co-workers slowly moved out, Quinton said "You didn't have to do this Phil. You could have asked if you were getting fired." "I didn't want to at the tine. I was annoyed." Quinton started to tear up and he finally grabbed Phil's hand and said "You were the best teacher anyone could have asked for. You chose the cowards way out." "I know what I did was wrong and I apologize for that but remember this Quinton: Who fought for everyone's right to have their own opinion and join in on several games or things you didn't know I was famous for. I might be a 'coward' but I'm not a cheating coward who cheats death." "We all cheat death everyday so I can know where you are going. I apologise for being that little shit in your history class all those years ago." Quinton felt Phil's hands go cold and his breaths get slower "Quinton. Tell everyone the fight for life is never over. Tell them to always think of others and ask that one question.." Phil's hand dropped out of Quinton's and his eyes slowly shut, Quinton then said "Stay with me Phil. Phil!" Phil had passed away from gunshot wounds. Quinton decided to leave his shirt on Phil's stomach and open the curtain to say "I guess I'll be the one telling the school they lost a legend." Quinton then sat down on a chair and said "Don't throw out the shirt. It's the best one I own." Quinton then walked to his locker and put on another shirt, he then closed the locker and hit it twice before he clumped to the floor and sat there for a long time before moving. The following day Quinton walked into the school and was very quiet, he did not say a thing until an assembly was called into the hall, where everyone was standing or sitting on a chair. Quinton slowly walked up the stairs and to the podium and took the microphone. "You are all here today because we have lost a friend, and a teacher in Mr. Philip Gregor. A beloved member of staff and a friend to all." As Quinton looked up and saw the stunned looks on faces he continued. "Phil died after shooting himself 3 times in the stomach." Quinton then said "I will not apologize for what I am going say or show you." Quinton then said "X-rays showed 2 went into his spine, another into his bowel and ripped through his intestines, causing the damage to be done. He tried to take his life in a suicide attempt." Then held up the shirt he used to compress Phil's wounds with, "This was the shirt I used to compress his bleeding wounds, but they were just to great those wounds, nothing could've stemmed the bleeding." All Quinton could hear was sniffles of some students and saw one teacher heading for the door. "I want you all to know, that his last words in hospital were "Tell the students.." Quinton then struck a tear from his eyes and he wiped it away. "Tell the students and the teachers. That the fight for life is always being won everyday. Tell them that they should never give up and tell them to be the best you want to be." Quinton then put his bloodied shirt down and placed his hands to his heart and said "A lovely man yesterday said to me that I should do something I've never done. To admit I'm not afraid to say goodbye but sometimes you need to be afraid." Quinton then said "I know the emotion in this room is so high now that I dropped a bombshell on all of you today, remember the price of life is second to none." Quinton then put his head down and said "Please stand up for a moment of silence for colleague and friend Mr. Philip Gregor. And remember help is always out there." As the room went quiet and stood for the moment of silence, Quinton had his hands on his face and he then told everyone to sit down. Quinton then said "We are not to mourn, but we are to remember the life and legend of Philip Gregor." Quinton then stepped down from the podium and back into the crowd and slowly walked for the door. Hullen then walked up to the podium and said "We may have lost our best teacher, but we shall not mourn. We shall remember him. As we have just gotten word that a Basketball match trophy will be made for our fallen friend and colleague." Hullen stepped down and told the kids to go and relax until their next class was called.

Matthew's Death
As Matthews was going for a bike ride, he made it as far as the local shopping centre, and then went up to the 'Lucky Black Cat Track' and stared at the town for hours. He came down and rode back into town and had a thought pop into his head. "I hope this town does great things when I am gone. Great things. It is a place of hopes and dreams" Then as he got back into town he was hit by a passing car, that stopped and checked out who he was. It was GM, he was late to work but he stopped his car after hitting Matthews and called for help. When help came the police arrested GM on attempted murder causing harm and the services took Matthews to the hospital. "70 year old retired Dr Matthews, hit by a car next to the shopping center. Suspected internal bleeding and lower extremity injuries." As they bought him in to the resus bay, Matthews said to his former team ,"I'm done no more." this caught them by surprise. Dr Quinton had called Matthews' wife Sandra and told her to come in but she was no where available. Matthews then said "I never wanted to be the one sitting in the resus bay dying. I have saved people my whole life. Now it is time to give back. It is not cowardly it is my choice. All of you have shown true courage over the time I've worked here. So be strong." Dr Foster then came in "I heard the news. The person who hit you was arrested for attempted murder?" 'He called the ambo. He didn't see me." Dr Foster then said "He failed to take any notice of you Matthews, he has pleaded guilty and will face jail time. Take him somewhere quiet, and make him comfortable." Matthews was taken into a quite room where he said to his former team "Do not forget who you are just because I die. I will always remember you no matter what. You've a place in my heart and vice-versa. I want you to remember everything I taught all of you. Teamwork." Matthews then finally said "I hope this isn't cowardly." Dr Quinton then said "It's not Jim. You've been saving lives all your life, and now you are on the receiving end. We've all been there." Matthews then said "I agree. Remember all of you; "Be the best you can be." Matthews then passed away, and Sandra finally came to the hospital, "Doctors? What is this look of someone just died?" "Someone did just die. It was Matthews, Sandra. He died from being hit by a car." Sandra stunned took it very well. "Was he in any pain?" "None. He was talking to us and showed no signs." said Dr Foster. "He will be remembered forever." said Dr Quinton.

Matthews Legacy
After the hospital staff goodbye, they informed the news people and they all went to air with the same story. Dr Quinton said in an interview "Dr Jim Matthews, has passed away, after he was struck, by a car, outside the shopping Centre. He received injuries to his internal organs and to his lower body. He claimed his actions refusing medical treatment as cowardly. But it wasn't, he showed his team the meaning of teamwork over the years and wasn't afraid at least not until death appeared in front of him. Matthews was fives days into retirement, and may he rest in peace." Dr Foster then added "We are opening the  'Dr Matthews Cardiac ward' in memory of our fallen colleague. The Cardiac ward, will be the one thing Matthews didn't want, but it is in honour of him." the reporter then cut to his wife Sandra who said "Matthews lived for helping others. He died doing what he loved." Sandra then walked up to Quinton and gave him a hug. "It's not your fault Quinton. In fact you are the best person I know.." Quinton then walked back over to explain the 'Dr Matthews Cardiac Ward.' "The ward, has specially trained staff, for both Cardiovascular conditions and Orthopaedic emergencies. It will have 30 beds and everything a Heart and Ortho ward would have. I know Dr Matthews probably didn't want a ward named after him or the statue we are going to unveil soon, but he gave his life to Medicine and will be remembered for it." the reporter then said "How do you think he'd react to this is he was still with us?" "It'd be a stunned yet, horrid look of regret. He saved countless lives, and saved people from the brink, he saved my career even, his spirit shall live on." The reporter then said "Thank you Dr Quinton. Back to you in the studio.". Days later a statue of Matthews was unveiled at the Hospital, it showed him in a lab coat, holding a scalpel and a defibrillator. With the words "Be the best you can be." Years after he passed, Matthews Cardiac ward saw over 50,000 patients every day. "I just hope we've made this clearer for everyone." said Quinton. "Quinton, there are people here to see you. Jedi.". Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Windu then said "I hope he wasn't in any pain, when he died." "He wasn't" said Quinton in return. "I don't even, know why you came down Jedi.  You didn't even care, he told me everything. He came down to earth, for a job. Clones and Jedi alike are rude and arrogant. Actual humans have manners. Go away go back home." Mace then said "We cared about him. He didn't want us around." "Oh I can't see why!" Windu and Kenobi then said "He left to pursue something more. He made his choice. We knew how he felt. Most Jedi have felt like they needed to leave the army. But since he was full human he made his choice not to fight in war." Dr Quinton then turned and said "I'm sure he'd understand."

Helping the Friends
As Quinton knew he was going to have to serve his time as a year advisor but he knew it wouldn't last long. Hullen walked in on Quinton who said "Quinton. It's time to be a year advisor for year 8. They need a figure who will listen to you." Quinton then said "I know. But it's going to be hard to be the chief of surgery and all the work that has to be done." Hullen then said "It's up to you, you can do it and get it over with. Or the legacy will continue." Quinton then said "You're not joking this time. Neither am I. I'll do the job." Quinton only lasted a year as the year advisor as he couldn't help anymore. He parted with all his wisdom to everyone. Quinton told the year "I'm sorry everyone, but I can't be the year advisor anymore. As your just a hard year group to try and part any wisdom on. You're a good year, but a hard one to advise. Hullen will chose your next advisor." Quinton walked out and back into his office where Hullen walked in and said "You tried Quinton, it's a hard job you know." "I tried...I tried. I don't need your pity. I can do whatever I can do to make people healthy again, but I can't help year 8 into senior years. There's a problem there." Quinton opened his briefcase and pulled out notes from his patients. "See I can help this person with hamstring cramps, but not someone with a family problem.." "Quinton..Quinton stop. I didn't mean that, but it doesn't matter. Not all teachers can't help it. It's not always an easy job." Quinton then said "I'm taking time off. As long as I need." Quinton then wrote on his door "Time off until further notice." Quinton then put his folders back into his case and said "You'll know where I am going to be." "Quinton. You're going to quit aren't you?" Quinton then said "No. Not yet." "But Quinton what will the bo--" "You say board and I'll rip your tongue out. That is why I'm taking time off. Because you can't stop saying board in every sentence to me!" Quinton rushed his hand across the desk and said "I'll see you later." Quinton then walked out of his office leaving Hullen to wonder what just happened. Quinton was so annoyed he drove 4 hours to the Board of Teachers Education Centre (BTEC) in Hyten. Quinton walked into the Board office where he said "You." "Dr Quinton. Welcome to BTEC." "Put me on the phone to Hullen. I want to tell him in a lower voice to stop saying "The Board." in every sentence.." The head then said "You can impersonate me?" "Sure can." "Alright go ahead." Quinton phoned the number and in a lower voice said "Is this Mr. Hullen?" "Sure is. The names Gregor." Quinton then chuckled to himself. "It's the Board. And we'd like you to stop with saying Board in every sentence. Because the school also has a former nurse of Paedatrics." "We do?" "Trish Merriweather." "Oh we do.." "You're an idiot Hullen. I've been informed Dr Quinton Philips returned to work at the hospital, and he is unhappy with the way you are treating him." "He never told me that." "He wouldn't tell you but he phoned us saying he wasn't happy about the pressure by saying that the board is more important then his job. You are now to leave him alone." "Well alright. But one thing?" What is it Gregor?" "I'll stop annoying him when you can fix the floor in the English Staffroom!" "Agreed." Quinton then said to Hullen "Alright anymore annoying Quinton and you'll be sent to the worst school in the state." "No..Not Huppon?" "Yes that school." Quinton then hung up and said "He'll leave me alone if you fix the floor in the English staffroom. I agreed that you'll fix it and make sure you do. I have lives to save." Quinton said goodbye and went to the hospital were he was in the operating room and he met Dr Babcock (Former crush, but moved on) She was a trained surgeon and anesthetist, but this time she accidently overdosed the patient on a drug to help the patient stay calm and asleep during surgery. Quinton said "How long have you been doing this Doctor?" "3 years. But this was an accident. A one off. I swear it will never happen again.." Quinton smiled and said "It's ok. You're kind of cute." "Quinton.." said Jack who was in the room with him said "Dr Babcock's brother is a Neurologist of Coruscant." "I like mysterious.."  Babcock smiled and said "I like you to Dr Quinton." Quinton then said "I'm also a PD teacher at Begs high, but I'm on leave their until further notice. I had a fallout with Hullen and him saying the word 'board' in every sentence. eg. "Quinton the board will not like this.. Quinton the board isn't yours." That just annoyed me to the core.." 4 months later Quinton still didn't return to the school after half a year off. Quinton was in surgery doing an "Anchor Reconstruction" on a former teammate, until the phone. "Quinton it's Hullen." "Put him on Speaker." "Quinton. Are you coming back to the school?" "Give me time to think, about it a little longer." "Look Quinton you have to come in." Quinton then said "Can it wait? I have to finish this ACL Anchor reconstruction." "It can wait, but come back here when your ready. Goodbye." "Bye." the phone went to the tone and Quinton threw the scalpel across the room causing him to lose focus and say "I wonder what he wants.." "Quinton. We'll finish up here. You go and see what he wants." "Are you sure? Jack are you sure you want to finish off this surgery?" "Quinton we're sure. Go." Quinton took of his gloves and said "This better be worth it. "Quinton then grabbed his recorder and said "Surgery taken over by Dr Jack Philips, finishing up anchors and then removing equipment." Quinton turned off his recorder and placed it in his pant pocket. Quinton nodded and said "See you guys later." Quinton walked out of the operating room and got changed into his suit. He changed recordings in his recorder and went back to the school. Hullen rushed up to Quinton who was still walking into the school when Hullen said "We need your help" Quinton hit his pants where his recorder was and turned it on. "And why should I help you?" "Because the bottom of H block has collapsed." "Yeah and you should wait for the proper people to get into and save those kids." Quinton...Your 'flame' is still in there. She is the only one unaccounted for. Some students are still trapped, but if you find your 'flame' you will find your kids.. "Who is my flame?" "You know.." "No.. Not Kari.." Hullen nodded and said "Help is coming but they'll be awhile. Help the kids first and you can save Kari." "But I found the woman of my dreams.. It's Lauren.." "Save your colleague and leave your love interest out of this." Quinton then went over to the hole that was opened and said "Wish me luck." Quinton was in the debris pile which was the lower half of H block. Quinton pulled out his recorder and said "Is this even legal? Send a doctor into a debris pile. Pretty sure, this is not legal." Quinton put his recorder back in his pants and yelled "Is anyone here? Can anyone hear me?" "Quinton. Is that you?" "Yes. It is." Quinton walked over to the debris and picked it up, it was Kari. "Kari.." "Quinton.." The two looked in each others eyes and they kissed each other. "You're my apparent flame." Kari chuckled and said "That'd be right! Haha. Quinton you have the best sense of humour." Quinton helped Kari up and said "Are you hurt?" Kari nodded with "That debris across my legs probably broke one of them." Kari tried to put pressure on her leg but the pain was incredible. Quinton held her injured leg and said "The hole I can through was tiny, we try to move any of this debris, and the rest of the building could collapse. I am going to have to carry you through." As Quinton carried Kari out of the building he placed her on the ground as help came. "Quinton, I didn't think you were actually going to do that!" said Hullen. As a police officer came and held handcuffs in his hands Quinton said "There are still more kids in there. The building is still unstable!" Hullen snuck away and went to his office. Quinton was arrested, but not without giving Kari a kiss first." Quinton was taken to court and all his things were seized. "Quinton Philips how do you plead?" "Not guilty." "Dr Quinton you realise the ramifications of what you did to save a 'flame' of your love life." Quinton then grabbed out his recorder and said "I carry a recorder around, everytime I do surgery. So.. I recorded the conversation between me and Hullen. Hullen ran away when I was arrested." Just as Quinton said that Hullen was brought in, in handcuffs and had a smirk on his face. Quinton pressed play on his recorder and the court listened to it: "Quinton...We need you here. The school needs you.." "How about no? I do need to remember about my job here about the hospital.." "Who cares about them! Quinton come on!" "I don't want to be arrested for saving a kids life without being in a hospital first." "But the board Quinton!" "STOP mentioning the board! I don't care about the board. The board wants me to do my job! BOTH OF THEM.." "Whinge whinge whine. you better get back here. Or you won't have a teaching job here any more." the recorder stopped and Hullen laughed. Quinton then said "He was responsible for the building collapse. I was arrested after saving my crush.." Hullen then said "Yeah, and I was the one who put mold in the sink and broke all the windows.." Hullen then realised what he said "Oops." Quinton then stood up and said "I knew you hated me! You used me!" The judge then said "Quinton is innocent all charges are dropped. But Hullen.. Hullen.." "What your honor?" "You are to relinquish your role as Deputy principal, because the entire court finds you guilty! I sentence you to 34 years in prison. And the role of Deputy at the school will go to Hector Galloway. Retired head of History." Quinton was released from his handcuffs and went over to HG and said "So HG, you don't plan on getting me arrested again do you?" HG laughed and said "Unlike Hullen I respect you and your decisions. I followed your career in the NOL. And I actually care." Quinton smiled and said "That's all I wanted to hear." Quinton walked out and he walked home.

Getting a ring
Quinton decided to it was time to pop the question to Kari, but he decided he would do it in front of a large crowd instead of a small one. Quinton walked into the ring store, where he saw one of his old students. "Dr Quinton. Finally found a love of his life! And it isn't work.." Quinton chuckled and said "I have." "Which ring will it be Dr Quinton?" Quinton looked and gold ring with a stripe across it. "This one." "That one is a huge seller for engagements." "I hope Kari says yes." "Kari. Loved your beard Quinton. Grow it back." "PE teacher Kari, Ken." "I know. There's a page dedicated to Karton." "Karton? Seriously?" "It could be worse. It could've been Quinri." "I'd rather that then Karton!" Quinton then said "Kari Philips... How does that sound?" "Sounds good Quinton. You know what. You can have the ring for free. Since half the town has a bet on which one got the ring first. I guess I win $300." Quinton took the ring and said "You and Sally would be a good couple... I just tweeted that." "Shots fired." Quinton smiled and walked out of the shop and watched his world open up. "It's the perfect time."

In front of a crowd
"Does anyone else have any messages to add. Before we have lunch?" said HG. Quinton raised his hand and walked up to the front and said to HG "Hold the mic for me." "Sure thing." Quinton then said "I wanted this day to be perfect. Everything is perfect." Kari slowly started to walk over. "Kari.." the school then went quiet as Quinton got down on one knee. "Will you marry me?" Kari rushed over and hugged Quinton and said "Yes! I will Quinton!" Quinton and Kari embraced and the school stood up all clapping at once. HG saying "Well this is first here! Congratulations on Karton!! Kari and Quinton! A big round of applause." Quinton then said "When we meet all those years ago, it made my heart weak with love. I could never stop thinking about you. I'd be in surgery and I'd think about you, every day and night." Kari then said "I love you even more Quinton. With that beard is even better." Kari chuckled and Quinton put the ring on her finger.

The Wedding
Quinton decided to hold the wedding at the school on the oval, during the weekend. Quinton was allowed to after he invited the members of BTEC to his own wedding and including the students,teachers and the entire town. Quinton got to the school first and waited like the rest of the crowd. "I'm truly ready." he said to himself "I am ready. I retired from the NOL. I found the woman I want to share my life with. She is the one." Quinton turned to face the crowd which were all looking very hungry, but they all loved a wedding. A couple of minutes later Kari arrived in a long lovely white dress which made Quinton smile from ear to ear. "I love you." he said under his breath. Kari walked down the isle with HG and Trish by her side. As she got to Quinton the two locked eyes and turned to face each other. The reverend said "We are gathered here today to announced the love of two friends of ours. We wish these two a long relationship and a great marriage. Its been 4 months since Quinton proposed in front of the school, now he's getting married in one..Well something you don't see everyday." As they continued "Do you Quinton take Kari in sickness and in health til death do you part?" "I do" said Quinton. "And do you Kari take Quinton in sickness and in health til death do you part?" "I do." "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss each other." Quinton and Kari embraced and kissed for a very long minute, then Quinton said "We thank you all for coming today and now we are those love birds called 'Karton' or my favourite 'Quinari'" Quinton chuckled and said "A special thanks to BTEC for allowing this wedding to take place." The head of BTEC saying "Our pleasure. We're suckers for weddings." Kari then whispered to Quinton "Time to throw the bouquet." "Do it. Lovely." Kari smiled and kissed Quinton, and then threw the bunch of flowers into the crowd. The flowers landed with Trish. Who then said "I'm already married.." "We know" Trish threw them again and they landed with the ring shop owner. "Yes!". Quinton then said "The food is ready if you want it. I trust you will. Go and have a good time." The crowd dispersed very quickly, Kari and Quinton both went to the reception but all they did was stare at each other. Quinton then twitted "Married the woman of my dreams. #Quinari #Karton #Married." which then had 300 retweets and favourites. After the reception finished Quinton decided he needed to retire from Orthopaedics for good.

Official Retirement from Orthopaedics
Quinton decided it was time to retire from the job he first fell in love with. Quinton packed up his office and went into the board room. Quinton then said "I am officially retiring from Orthopaedics, I relinquish my role as head surgeon and chief of orthopaedics." "Your not serious are you?" said Jack, "I am. I maybe will be in medicine again, just not now. I do have a wife now." "Wait--wait. you're married?" "Yes!" The board room turned on the TV and saw it was on the news. "The couple who couldn't stop staring they called us." As the news reporter said "The couple known in the town as Karton. Kari and Quinton, finally tied the knot in front of the entire town and the schools board known as BTEC. The two married at the school they both teach at. Quinton saying his job in medicine is on a thin line." The TV was then turned off when Quinton said "I might come back and be the Chief of surgery or whatever." Quinton took his name off the wall of current doctors and then put it on the wall of retired doctors. He was next to Hullen which made him quiver. Quinton then walked out of the hospital.

Honey Moon
Quinton and Kari both took 3 weeks of long-service leave for their honeymoon. Quinton finally had his chance to relax after deciding to retire from medicine and Kari finally had the chance to relax after a stressful couple of weeks. Quinton then said "I think I want to return to medicine." "What as though Quinton?" "Chief of Surgery. Don't have to be on call 24-7 no worries, type crap onto the computer. and sleep if to tired.." "Still. I think teaching is the way to go Quinton." Quinton nodded this time and said "I want to know. Are you ready to start a family?" Kari smiled and said "I always wanted to start a family. But I can't.." "Why not?" "Because.. of my ovaries." Kari almost started to cry. Quinton hugged Kari and said "It doesn't matter now. We have plenty of time. It doesn't have to be now." Kari then said "I always wanted to hold a little one in my arms. I never got the chance after the building collapse.." Quinton then said "You were pregnant when the building collapsed?" Kari nodded and said "It was when you were arrested I miscarried." Kari was in tears. "I lost him.." "How far along were you?" "3 months.." Quinton hugged Kari as hard as he could and said "They were crushed were they?" "No..I was told they would heal but.. I'd have to wait years for another chance." Quinton then held her close and said "It won't matter now.. Lets just wean into marriage first." Kari wiped some tears away and said "You don't want a family right away?" Quinton looked at her and said "I want time with you first."

Return To Work- The School
It was a hard wake up call for Quinton to return to work after the conversation with Kari left him shell-shocked. Quinton decided to was time to teach both sides of the PE ranks. Quinton walked into HG's office and said "I'm going to teach both sides of the PD job. I want to watch over Kari and her classes once a fortnight." HG said "She told you didn't she.." Quinton lowered his head and said "She told everyone else first but me. I told her we can wait. It doesn't matter right now. I just want to look out for her." HG then said "I grant you to do that. But remember Quinton. You both promised to love each other no matter what." Quinton said in return "I know." Quinton and the PE staff had their timetables reprinted and Quinton was finally happy about his timetable scheduling. Quinton said to Michelle in the staffroom. "And remember if you are going to tell them about Anchor reconstructions, don't. It's not even a reconstruction. It's a waste of time." "I thought you said they were controversial?" "They don't exist! It's just drilling two holes in their bone and cementing a graft in place. Nothing special." Michelle then said to Quinton "Make her happy. Or I'll come after you. I over heard you wanting to return to the hospital. I don't care if you want to work there again, you are needed here. Now I can show you how a veteran teaches PE." Michelle gave Quinton a smile and said "These kids won't know what hit em'."

Teaching his first PE lesson
Quinton was walking over to  Michelle who was trying to get the attention of a rowdy bunch of Yr 9's (It was the group of refused to teach at all). Quinton yelled "Be quiet! Or you can run around this oval for the entire lesson!" Quinton then snapped to it and said "You're the group I refused to take until Yr 12. So you better show me some respect.." The group stopped talking in unison and went quiet. Quinton then said "This is my first PE lesson. After teaching PD for long." Quinton got his roll out and marked it. Quinton heard talking coming from one student and said "You. Kid. You can run around the oval for the whole lesson! I warned you.." "Quinton why are you such a drag?" "That's Dr Quinton to you kid. I found out my wife miscarried, I retired from medicine and I was relaxed during my honeymoon. Come back three weeks later to put up with you brats!" Michelle then said "Quinton..Calm down.." "No I wont calm down! This group of kids was the reason I never became your advisor again. It was the reason I left the High School for those 6 months.. I came back only to save Kari from the building collapse get arrested and send Hullen to jail for misconduct. How do you think I feel about teaching these people.." Quinton walked away and went to his quiet spot, leaving Michelle to leave her class with Kari. Michelle found Quinton with his head down on the desk almost in tears. "Quinton..I didn't know either.." "It's not like that Mich.. It's this whole god damn thing! When I pulled her out of the debris I had no clue she was pregnant." "Only because you didn't listen Quinton. You were always in Doctor mode. That mode turned you Quinton. She told only Hector, which spread to the rest of us. You were the last one to find out because you asked if you wanted a family." Quinton then said "I guess it was the worse off choice. But I had no where else to go after I took up medicine. I only came back here to teach PD. I guess yelled at the group I taught and educated for a year. I gave up on them and just abused them verbally." "Quinton. They know your under stress. We all do. They know the ins and outs of a relationship." Quinton put his head up to see Kari was standing behind him. "Kari.. I'm so sorry.." "Quinton stop. We married for the right reasons you understand how hard a choice is." Quinton nodded and said "Whose looking after our class?" "HG is."

Knee surgery
Quinton 2 years after retiring from medicine decided to think about having knee surgery again. This time it was his own option to go through with this surgery. Quinton walked into the office of Dr Jack Philips, when he walked in Jack stood up and said "Quinton! Your back!" Quinton then said "Only for knee surgery. I have two screws, two ligament reconstructions and never ending pain." "You want replacement surgery?" Quinton shook his head and said "I don't think so. Something less violent." Jack then said "Stem cell repair?" Quinton nodded and said "Yes." "That will repair.." "All damage. Little tears and stop the pain." "You never said you were pain the last time you were here." "I was hiding it. I always hid pain. I was bad at doing that because I never wanted to show it." 3 days later Quinton had stem cell surgery to repair damage but was told it would take a little longer to heal because of all the surgeries he had on his knee.

Being the boss
After the head of the PDHPE department stepped down from the position Quinton decided it'd be the only good thing to do as he was a veteran of teaching for so long. Quinton took the position with pride and said to Kari "I guess that was a well planned thing. Kari." Kari smiled and said "I took that position to put on my resume, but it didn't happen. I never left this job." Quinton smiled and kissed Kari on the cheek and said "It's gonna be ok." Kari smiled and said "I know." Quinton then said "We're still young, you have the best years in front of you Kari. I want *us* to last a lot longer then most relationships." "It will Quinton."

Both Happy
Quinton and Kari were both happy as they continued teaching teacher. They were the high schools 'love success story' after many divorces happened. Kari decided it was time to move on from wanting a child and Quinton decided he didn't want to move back to medicine.

Hullen's revenge
As Dr Quinton was doing work in his office he got a phone call, he answered it and heard a familiar voice "Turn your TV on Quinton." As Quinton turned the TV on news reporters were swarming the Jail. The reporter frantic with stress, then saying "Breaking news from Begs Jail, former disgraced teacher Gregor Hullen has been reported missing from the premises with a note left behind saying 'I'm coming for you Quinton..'" Quinton then said into the phone "I'm not scared anymore. Do you worst Hullen." Quinton slammed his phone down and called all teachers to his office and said Hullen was after him again. "What are we going to do, put the school on lockdown?" "No. Let him come. He wants me.. He'll get me." "The jail is an 1hour away by foot.." said Kari. "Listen guys. He lied to all of us. He is going to pay for messing around with me." "What will we tell the other students?" "Nothing. They mustn't know." Quinton then dismissed them which made them uneasy. Quinton then walked out of his office and onto the oval. Quinton stepped onto the oval and saw all the kids running around happily. Quinton's phone rang, he answered it "It's about to happen." Quinton looked on to see Hullen was hiding in the bushes. "Come out of hiding you prick.." said Quinton. "I've been waiting for this moment." "What if I hurt the ones you love the most.." "There is nothing left to take! You can't hurt me anymore!." Quinton hung up his phone and walked around the oval. Hullen then pounced out of the bush and tackled Quinton to the ground, Quinton laughing at him saying "There is nothing you can do to hurt me anymore." The kids looking on to see the two grown men fighting. Hullen then said "I'm going to hurt you. So badly your wife won't even notice you." Hullen pulled out a gun and aimed it at Quinton. Quinton shouted to the kids on the oval "Get inside! NOW! GO MOVE GET INSIDE!" The oval cleared in a matter of moments, accept for the few who loved to see gore. Quinton then reached for Hullen's gun and was hit with the stock part of it. Quinton let out a grunt and head butted him in the gut. Hullen on the ground in pain, Quinton held his gun to him and said "You almost killed me.." Hullen then got up again and attacked Quinton, this time the two tried to both throw the gun away, but both pulling the trigger and sending bullets into the air. The sound ricochet. Hullen dropped his gun and grabbed Quinton's leg and twisted it. Causing a familiar snap for Quinton. Quinton screamed in agony as he clutched his knee just above his medial ligament and he was frozen with fear. Hullen wiping blood away from his lip and picked up his gun and shot Quinton in the gut. Quinton screamed again.. The pain caused Quinton to turn to his belly. Hullen looked up and saw Kari right in front of him. Quinton was trying to crawl away. Kari punched Hullen so hard he fell to the ground. Kari then kneeled beside him and said "He said he would come after you again Greg. You didn't listen.." Kari kicked him in the ribs and rushed over to Quinton, who was still trying to crawl away. "Quinton stop moving..You're only making it worse.." The police then came and arrested Hullen again. Quinton was then taken away to hospital. He was cleared on any serious knee injury, and he had successful surgery to remove the bullet and repair the structures that were ruined by the bullet.

Return to work
Quinton 8 weeks after he was shot returned to work. Kari said to him "While you were in hospital, Hullen was sent back to jail. He was found dead 3 days later..He was shot execution style in his cell by his cell mate." Quinton then said "Good. Never have to see him again.." "But Quinton the injury you was very minor to execution style shot to the head.." "He twisted my body Kari! He lied to everyone! I just want to get over this! Not live it again!" Quinton walked into his office, where he sat down in his chair and said "Look Kari I got shot 8 weeks ago and you could have lost me. Just remember I'll always love you. I'll always be in your heart, but don't make the mistake I did and trust someone like him.." Kari then said "We all had our doubts about him. Just remember you still have to teach.." Quinton was still wearing a knee brace after he had been leg-locked and it tore is MCL. Quinton then said to Kari "He was going to hurt you Kari, I would have died just for you." "But you didn't die Quinton. He wanted to hurt you. He didn't want you dead.." 'His eyes told the story Kari. His eyes told the world he wanted me a decoration on the school oval.." Kari then said "He got what was coming to him Quinton. Now just forget what happened and move on with life."

Just Another Day
Quinton and Kari arrived at work together like always and gave each other a kiss. Quinton went to his office where he was catching up on work he had missed. Quinton later looked at his timetable and saw he had a class in the gym for their assessment. Quinton was with Kari in the shed watching over the assessment until on student knocked themselves out on their turn. Quinton got his phone out and rushed over to the injured student and Kari yelled "Everyone stop!" Everyone stopped what they where doing and all moved the equipment from the entrance. Quinton called for help to come right away, and they sent it straight away. Kari looked down sadly and said "Is he ok Quinton.." "He's conscious. Barely. Time will tell about his neck." "Neck injury? Quinton he.." "Knocked him self out jumping over the vault there is chance of a neck injury.." Kari nodded and said "I guess I'm not the medico.." Quinton put his head to the student and said "Are you ok?" "Dr Quinton..I don't feel ok.. My arms...." "Oh no.." said Quinton. "I think it's broken.." "I want you to remain calm. Help is on its way.." As help came Quinton and the ambos carefully placed 'Kopel' onto a stretcher and onto a gurney. Quinton turned back into a doctor and held his hands on 'Kopel's' neck to stabilize it for the trip. "I guess this is just another day for Quinton.." Quinton chuckled and said "Just another day.." "What's the kids name?" "Everyone calls him Kopel. We don't know his real name." "It's Justin.." said Kopel. "Kopel is just a better name.." "Well. Justin. We are fearing on your neck health right now, so we're putting this neck brace on your neck to stabilize it." "Quinton I thought you retired from medicine.." "There is nothing bad about doing this again, just a one off. " Quinton called Dr Larks and said "Larko, a patient I am sending you has possible neck and spinal injuries all precautions taken. Was in the middle of an inversion, partially knocked himself out, complained of a possible arm injury as well. Meet you in the ER. Quinton out." As they arrived at the hospital, Quinton and the ambos wheeled Kopel in Larks was waiting. "Quinton. Injuries like these can't keep you away!" Quinton then said "Not if I'm teaching..This is the second serious neck injury this week. Other one didn't end so well.." Larks said "You can come with me and watch the surgery, or you can go and talk to Kari. " "You might want video evidence of what happened." Quinton passed Larks the camera and showed him the accident. "Knee to face and when he lands his arm bends forward..Neck okay.. But will confirm by x-ray." Kopel was taken to x-ray where they got the 'good' news. Quinton then waited to Kopel the news. Larks watched Quinton tell the kid the news. "We have good kiddo. Your neck is fine. But you have a facial fracture and broken arm. The arm will need a cast and the fracture of the face will heal with time. You escaped a neck injury by the skin of you teeth.." Quinton then went up to Larks and said "Go to see you again.." Quinton then walked out of the hospital and back to the school, where Quinton met Kari. "What's the news?" "He is fine.." "He didn't look fine 3 hours ago!" "He suffered a broken cheekbone and left lower arm. His neck escaped injury. He's lucky to even be alive with that head knock!. By the skin of his teeth, was I able to save him from permanent damage.."

Another Day
Quinton arrived at work alone one morning because Kari had to go somewhere first. It was a new concept for Quinton, but he got on with it. He sat in the PD staff room listening to music, until the student he sent to hospital was yelling out his name. Quinton took out his headphones and said "How are you today?" It was Kopel. "Very sore.." "I can guess after a partial knock out and a broken arm..." "It's more serious, then that Quinton. It's why I'm still wearing the brace...I have bone bruising and a torn nerve in my arm...They say it will heal...Is that true...?" "It will heal yes. With time.." "But..." "Get out. You caused grief yesterday, let me get over it first. And we will talk later.." Kopel nodded and walked away. Quinton put his headphones back in and continued to lesson plan.

Ready again
Quinton was sitting at his desk and having thoughts about being a Year Advisor again. Quinton then saw HG and said "HG!" HG turned around and said "What's up Quinton?" "I've been thinking...I want to try and be a year advisor again.." HG then said "You're ready again.. Are you sure this time?" "Very.. If Kari can do it three times, I can go for a second.." It was couple of months later Quinton was re-instated as a year advisor and took over the Year 10 advisor role as the other advisor had stood down due to drug issues. 2 years later Quinton stood proud at the podium saying goodbye to the students he was used to teaching. Quinton said "I can now feel proud of taking these kids under my wing. After Garko stood down I was asked if I could take over the task of advisor I thought for a long time *cough 2 minutes* before I said yes." Quinton continued "It was the best timing for me. As I just kept on thinking about going back to medicine." Quinton again read from his cards and said "Enough from me." Quinton pointed at the screen and said "This video I made for all of you. I couldn't explain my words on cards so I recorded it." Quinton stepped down from the stage and took his seat beside it. The screen played. "Dearest Year 12, as you know I'm not good with public speaking, but now in front of a camera I'll face that demon. As you all know you did a bang up job of being a bunch of students who weren't afraid to ask for questions relating to health. Those questions even stumped a veteran doctor on most occasions. But most of all listing those moments of humour between you all. Between 'She's such a slut..." To 'I can't believe she dumped him.." And just remember...NO ONE STILL CARES.." The crowd laughed and so did Quinton. "I'm proud to have been your year advisor and ever more proud to say, well done to those who will peruse the career they want. Others I know will continue their studies even further with Uni or TAFE.. Or do what I did.. Become famous for a knee injury no-one wanted to know about, and then become a doctor afterwards.." The video then stopped and Quinton took the stage again. "You were the bunch that bring me back down to Earth, you guys were the wind beneath my wings." Quinton was trying to hold back tears. "You were a great bunch of kids to teach and to talk to. I thank you for that." A group of kids started to clap at the back and soon everyone was clapping and Quinton continued "I hope you find the career you want. And if you don't...Live by my words...Try Harder..Thank you." Quinton heard the thunderous applause and thanked everyone for giving him the chance. Quinton waited and saw two of his year kids giving him a photo. Quinton said "Thank you.." with the crowd still clapping away. Quinton yelled "QUIET!" The crowd stopped and sat back down. Quinton sat back down as well. Sara got up to talk. "We thank Dr Quinton for giving us every opportunity to be our friend, advisor, medical guy and teacher. We also like to thanks Garko for stepping down without notice and Serrato for being a great sport. Also Karton for being that cute couple the school had it's own twitter for.." "YOU WHAT?!" said Quinton. "Yeah Quinton, you're following it. Your DrQ10? aren't you?" Quinton remembered and said "I do now! Just remember no more making out in the carpark shots!" HG stood and said "Saying goodbye is a part of life, but these guys are the best year anyone can have. I HG would like to thank all the teachers for devoting their time to this great bunch of students. So give a round of applause of Dr Quinton Philips one more time to show our respect." The crowd clapped again and Quinton then smiled and thank everyone again and walked away from the hall back into his office.

More than a job
Quinton was in his office before he moved into the staff-room and worked in there full-time. Quinton walked back into his office and sat down at his chair and moved to his computer, his phone rang. "Quinton" "What's up?" "Just wondering are you still using that office?" "Yes I am. I'm still using it.." Quinton then hung up and he also agreed to what Kari said to him the other time. Kari and Quinton and Kari both at the school for 15 years each. Quinton had decided not return to the hospital.

Video of the future
Quinton finally had enough of people asking him if he was ever going to return to medicine so he decided to record a video. Quinton pressed record and said "Hello everyone it's me Dr Quinton. I've been asked multiple times if I will return to medicine. And here is my answer.. No.. After a couple of long discussions with my wife and the school staff, I have decided not to return to medicine indefinitely. I will not return to my job as head of Orthopaedic Surgery or take up the position as Chief of surgery. And this is why.." Quinton turned his laptop around and said "This is the reason why. This job is one amazing job. I might do the same thing everyday but at least I wont have to wake up at 3 in the morning just to start work. And I'll know I will have comments saying why aren't you going to return to medicine, just like you quit from the NOL. Just remember I did things you could only dream of. So walk a mile in my shoes, walk the long road of pain like i did. Because not many of you will do what I have done. My decision wasn't taken lightly and I want you all to respect my decision." Quinton stopped filming and uploaded it to his social media page saying "Here is my decision on my future in medicine, respect my decision please, it was not an easy one to make." Quinton posted it and logged off his computer to see Kari standing behind him. "You're a good guy Quinton. You made the right decision.." "I know I did.." Quinton logged back into his laptop and saw the top comment say "The right decision. You have a family now and being there for them is the best thing anyone could do. I'd walked a mile in your shoes Dr Quinton. Keep up the good work." another top comment saying "Great choice. I'd rather work in teaching then wake up so early in the morning just to start my shift. Great choice. Look after Kari.." Quinton replied to most of the comments and then wrote on his facebook page "If anyone hasn't seen my video I uploaded I have decided not to return to medicine, because I now have a family and I now have a job that won't injure me or wake me up at the wake of dawn. If you do have a problem with it then go and walk a mile in my shoes. I've had multiple surgeries just to improve my health. I may no longer play in the NOL, but I can still hold my ground. Cheers DrQ. Still refuse to be called Mr.." Quinton posted it and finally logged out of his computer. Kari hugged Quinton for his bravery, when HG walked in a said "ah the cute love couple.." "Laugh it up HG.." "Awesome choice not to return to medicine Quinton..Trish commends you on your actions as well. It's very hard to give up something you love.." "How many people have commented on my status since I posted it?" "10, all stating you are doing the right thing. 300 likes and one emoticon with a smiley face.."

Yearning for more
Quinton was very happy being the head teacher of the PDHPE department he decided to make Kari his second in command if he was never at work, which was very rarely. Quinton announced it at the teacher meetings. "I know this is a little weird, but the Departments second in command will go to Kari." "Understandable. You two can't keep off each other.." "That's not the reason why!" "oh..." "yes. It's a matter, if I am sick or not." Quinton then sat down.

More terror
Whilst Quinton was working with his class on the oval, and they were playing cricket, and Quinton was fielding. Kari was bowling and Quinton yelled out "Slog it over here!" The ball was hit in Quinton's direction when HG walked onto the oval. HG stopped but Quinton didn't, Quinton ran into HG clashing knees. Quinton didn't think much of it and held the ball up. HG got back up and helped Quinton up too. Quinton then walked away to the staff room reaching for his radio "Kari take over my class. I think my knees gone..." "You didn't make a fuss. Is it the knee?" "Pretty sure... See you later.." "Alright see you.." Kari turned off her radio and said to the class. "Possible LCL injury for Quinton. He'll be back later." Quinton limped into his office and reached for the door to close it. Quinton then got to the ground and went into the secret path, to where he ended up in his old office which he dragged himself onto the bed and strapped himself on. He placed his right knee in the machine and strapped that up. It was a machine that was used to detect tears in the knees without the radiation of a scan. Quinton then called in Dr Philips and said "Turn it on Jack." Jack nodded and turned the machine on and waited for the results. "What did you do Quinton?" "Playing cricket with the Year 8s, caught the ball and ran into Hector, he landed on the outside of my leg..What do the results say?" "Not good... You've torn the MCL off the bone.. No damage." "That's actually pretty good." "Quinton..You'll need surgery to fix that.." "I know.." Quinton unstrapped himself and walked into the operating room. Quinton saw Jack walk in and he said "It's worse then just a torn MCL, you've also torn the LCL and have side cartridge damage.. You'll.." "Be on crutches again. I know. Just remember put in some stem cells so I can heal quicker." After Quinton had his surgery done he spent the night in hospital, where he injected himself with stem cells 3 times as per his doctors orders, Quinton said he'd never felt any better.

The Rise of Quinton
After his rehab Quinton returned to work and a precautionary knee brace, but no crutches, he was sick of using crutches. Quinton walked into HG and said "How ya feelin'?" "I'm good. But what about you?" "Couldn't be better." "But I ran into you. You're knee.." "Is fine now." "Are you sure?" "Yeah. I'm good now." "No going back this time eh?" "No going back.." Quinton took off his brace and walked back to the staff room and put it on his table. As he sat down he saw a letter addressed to him. Quinton opened and started reading "Dear Dr Quinton. I hope this message finds you well. As of 18:00 hours next Tuesday you are to be the temporary deputy principal whilst Hector takes leave. Hector decided not to tell you but write a letter in which the Board decided to go along with. I hope you can be the Deputy with flare. Yours truly John Davis BTEC Board Member." Quinton put the letter down and called HG. "HG.." "Yeah?" "Is this letter true? You need time off?" "Ah you got that! Good. I am it's been 14 years since I took LSL, and after all I think I need some." "Nah. You do. I'll be happy to be you for awhile." Quinton then put the phone down to see Kari standing behind him. "It's finally happening for you Quinton." Quinton smiled and got up to hug Kari. "It is for me. I'm grateful.." "You should be Quinton. I had the job for a week. It's hard at times, but great otherwise."

The Week of his Life
Quinton was at home preparing for his week as deputy principal. Kari walked up to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. "You'll be great. Trust me." Quinton kissed Kari and walked out the door to the school. Quinton signed into the office as TDP (Temporary Deputy Principal) and walked into his office for the week. Quinton started up the computer and typed "HG is away for the week, need everyone or someone to take over his PDPHE classes. And reminder to all teachers that meeting today is cancelled." Quinton sent it and then started some paper work. Quinton then saw the other Kari walk in and say "Quinton why did you cancel todays meeting?" "HG isn't here and I don't have the right gear to have the meeting today. besides you can go home earlier." "Quinton.." "Listen Kari. There are 3 people named Chris, and two named Kari. You do realise I need to have everyone going home before the time is right.." Quinton then got a phone call as the phone was ringing Quinton told Kari to stay. "Dr Quinton." Quinton said as the voice answered "It's me HG. I need you to get Kari, Kari and Michelle into my office it's urgent.." "Okay.." Quinton then put the phone on hold and called said "Can Kari and Michelle please come to the deputy's office right away." Two minutes later they were both there. "What is the matter Quinton?" "HG is on the phone. And he wants us four to be here for some reason." HG was then put off hold and on speaker. "I want you guys to know I decided to take longer service leave, two months to be exact. I want you all to take a week, but also remember to take your classes." "But why the 4 of us?" "I can trust you guys." "What is the real reason HG?" "Family issues. I decided to take longer service leave to deal with these issues. I hope you can all fill my shoes for those 2 months." Quinton then said "We'll do your job for a week each. Until you get back. Take care."

More then expected
After Quinton had his two weeks as Deputy Principal, Quinton found out why he didn't want to be a Deputy or the Principal. Quinton still had to take some paper work home every night. Quinton then said to Kari after she came home from her time as deputy while HG was away. "Never again.." "I agree! But I enjoy it." "I'm glad you do.." Quinton then kissed Kari and said "See you later." Kari smiled and said "You as well." Quinton decided he jog to school that morning. Quinton got into school just as HG pulled into the carpark. "HG your back?" Quinton said as he caught his breath."I am..This time no family issues.." "That's good to hear!" "Since when do you jog to work?" "Hardly ever.." Quinton then said "Kari is probably waiting.." Quinton then walked away and into the staffroom. Quinton then meet Kari in the staffroom and walked over to the tap. "Not trying that again." Quinton then sat down and said "Kari, I'm thinking of exchanging to QLD.." "Why?" "Change.. Look at me Kari, I've been here longer then most. I think it will be a good idea.." "Not just yet though." Quinton smiled and placed his laptop on the table. He looked through his emails and said "Kari...I have an e-mail from BTEC.." "Open it then.." Quinton opened it and started reading aloud. "Dearest Dr Quinton, it has come to our attention that you haven't received a teaching exchange for some time now and we would like you to respond to this message, as there is an opening in Gibbstown Qld.. A teacher recently took long service leave after tearing her ACL in a school PDHPE lesson. We were contacted and told she'd be out for some time, and we were hoping that you could take her place until she recovers. Yours truly Michael Bellic,BTEC.." Quinton then said "Do I take this or not?" Kari then said "On one condition Quinton. That lady comes here.." "To what...To teach? To teach what?" "PDHPE of course! I'll take her PE classes until she feels up to it.." Quinton then said "That is a good idea.." Quinton then wrote out his reply and said it out loud whilst typing. "I agree to help out at this school. But on these terms.. You tell that school, my way of teaching and how I run things.. Also the injured lady, takes my spot in the PD department, as the head of the department and I will agree to those terms.. Signed DrQ." Quinton then sent the message and got an immediate reply by phone call. "Hello?" "Yes.. Is this Dr Quinton?" "Speaking.." "It's Damon Jumper, the principal of Gibbstown High School, I've followed your NOL career and I was also a patient of yours as well. We agree to send Jackie Saunders down to Begs to fill in your position we await your arrival." "Me too." Quinton then put the phone down and rung the school's intercom system "Attention everyone.. There will be an assembly in 20 minutes to discuss a teaching exchange." Quinton then put the phone back down and turned around to see the injured PD teacher already at the door. "Jeeze you guys get here fast." Jackie chuckled and said "Yes we do.." Kari then walked back in from the classroom and said "Ah you must be Jackie!." Jackie smiled and said "Yes..I am.." Quinton then said "This is my wife.. Kari. There are two Kari's in the department. This Kari is the 2nd in charge of the department, the other is on holidays in Suva. Also there is HG, Me, Kari, Kari, Michelle and Rocket.. But we hardly see Rocket." Jackie then said "How are your knees Dr Quinton?" "Can't complain.. I had stem cell injections 3 times after the recent surgery around 4 months ago. To repair damage to my MCL.. But what about you how did you tear your ACL?" "Jogging with the kids around the oval.." "I haven't had the ACL repaired yet.." "I can do it for you.." "Are you sure?" "Very sure.. Just go up to the hospital and I'll get you back on your feet. Sooner rather then later.." Quinton later did the surgery for Jackie and Jackie was very happy with it and Quinton said "I hope you stay in Begs." "Quinton. I had a fallout with this injury.. It's the third time I've done something like this.. I'm about to get fired from Gibbstown, if I don't get my act together.." "You can't help having injuries. That's disgusting..It really is.." "I know." "I'll have a little chat with Jumper when I get there. Promise you, you can take over Rocket's job. Rocket transferred to Gibbstown 4 months ago.. So your in for him if you decide to stay." "That's great.. I think I might stay."

Dealing With Jumper
Quinton got to Gibbstown two days later and walked directly into the school and met up with Jumper. Jumper walked over and said "You must be Dr Quinton Philips? I was expecting a clean shaven man." "Ditto.." "Well then Dr Philips..Into my office?" Quinton and Damon walked into his office and shut the door. Quinton sat down and said "Listen Damon.. I want to discuss the future of Jackie Saunders." "She's a good teacher Quinton, but she is to injury prone to work here anymore.." "I want to see her medical injury list.." "Why?" "So I know what we're in for at Begs." "Fine..Alright.." "Jaw,knee twice, hand and leg.." "I told you she was injury prone!" "Look at me Damon, I've been injured so many times! The school and teachers have stood by me. You should as well." Damon got up and said "This is my school Quinton. And I am terminating her contract here. She can work were ever she wants!" Quinton sighed and said "I'll contact her then.. Because she is working at Begs.. Taking over Jimmy Rocket's position in the PDHPE department.." Damon then said "You went behind my back? How dare you..." Quinton stood up and said "She was going to quit here and go down to the coast! Do not blame me!" Damon swiped his hand across the table, smashing several things on the floor. "Christ Quinton. All I was trying to do was protect her..To let her go gently.." Quinton could sense his lies.. "I know your lying Damon. Listen. You loved her, she didn't know that but you did.." "How'd you know? I mean.." "I'm a former doctor..not dumb.." Damon then said "I had a crush on her and all I wanted was to let her go.. Instead I end up firing her.." Quinton opened the door and said "You lost your chance.. And you lost your teaching exchange.." Quinton walked out of the office and out into the streets. Quinton then went to the airport and back home.

Home Coming
Dr Quinton arrived home and drove directly to the PDHPE department, he opened the door and walked up to Jackie and said "Jackie, I'd like to welcome you to the Begs PD team." Jackie then said "He already contacted me Quinton." "He told you he loved you as well?" "He did?" "He told me one thing in confidence. He actually loved you. You just didn't know." "Damn.." "He said to me as well you were injury prone, I'm prepared to stand by you as these injuries take hold. He wasn't. At this school we all stand by each other." Kari then said "We all do. We lost one of our own to a suicide attempt, we all helped each other out in that time." MIchelle then said "We all give a damn about each others welfare. Now your one of us we truly welcome you as a member of the PD team." Jackie smiled and said "Thank You.." Quinton smiled back and said "There is only one thing I truly want you to do is.." "What?" "Fit in Jackie. We'd all love that if you did." Jackie chuckled and moved to sit at her desk. "We will welcome you to the entire school, not just the PD department.

Rising for Jackie
Quinton had just come back from announcing that there would be an assembly. The bell then went for it and Quinton took the mic from HG and said "I want you all to be quiet. I want you all to meet new PDHPE teacher Miss Saunders from Gibbstown High, she will be working here now and one thing you all must know is...I want you to look out for her. Like you all worry about me. She is injury prone, and is right now healing from ACL surgery. I want you to welcome her with open arms and Rise of Jackie." A week later Quinton had a talk with Jackie. "How are you liking it here Jackie?" Jackie smiled and said "Very much. Thanks for saving my career.." "No matter how many times you see the inside of an ambulance and that operating room, there is nothing to be scared about. You keep on rolling." :I don't know how to do that like you.." "Fake a smile.. It brings one. I'm one of those teachers who is prepared to let my career go first before my health. I've been in hospital 10 times in the last year, concussion related things.. such as a cricket ball to the side of the head. I've been kept overnight, released and come to work, refusing a stand in. I've even come to work with the flu.." "You mustn't like stand ins.." "I don't when Kari isn't busy with a load i ask her to take my class in with hers. My classes are about 12 people hers is the same really." Quinton then said "Just remember though these kids show respect for all of us. There is a certain year full of little shits, so just ignore them. HG can deal with them."

More Then a job
Quinton was talking to an old friend when his friend asked "What.. Why do you teach Quinton? You went from being a professional NOL player, to a doctor, to a teacher.. Why do you find it interesting?" "It's more then just a job. It's more then most think about it. It is a way to express knowledge, and that to tell stories on how that knowledge is kept." "But why? Why give it all away, to teach kids?" "Because I wanted to. I wanted a less hectic life then to what I had.. I knew it was the right call, when I retired from Medicine.." "You know what?" "What.." "It's more then just a job and what people think. It is a good job. Plenty of good memories."

Trivia

 * Dr Quinton taught at his old school
 * Dr Quinton's favourite colour was blue
 * Dr Quinton played 307 games in the NOL (127, Colts, 180, Ragers)
 * Dr Quinton, became a doctor after retiring from the NOL the first time
 * Dr Quinton retired from Orthopaedics after getting married
 * A snapped ACL forced Quinton to go into early NOL retirement