Quinton Philips

Dr Quinton Philips was a male retired Orthopaedic Surgeon, retired NOL league player, and teacher. Quinton worked and resided in the town of 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 taught at his old school. Kari and Quinton also had a child named Claude Philips who also played in the NOL and he also became a teacher.

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. Infection." "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.." "You can chose your own path. It's now pathed for you.."

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, I didn't want to retire forever." Quinton then smiled and walked away, but before he got to the door he said "I won a premireship. That's the only thing, that was good about it.." Quinton then walked away to his car and saw his mates give him looks, he refused to look back and drove home.

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 Ragers, 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." "But Dr Quinton.. You faced two ACL surgeries to get back here. You're just going to give up now?" Quinton then turned around and said "Two infections with those surgeries, and a recourrance of hamstring tears.. And you know what? I didn't feel right walking out of the game, I miss playing it and it's great, but I'm not prepared for more ACL surgery. It's a long road." Quinton then walked away and he walked home and he sighed as he got to the door. Quinton turned on the TV and saw the end interviews. The Begs Team had in fact won that match and the commentating team said "Do you blame a lack of interest from Dr Quinton?" Dr Philips replied with "Why don't you leave him alone? I don't see you running on the field, unless you walk in somones shoes you never know their story. Injuries are tough to deal with, and if didn't want to play we're not holding it aganist him. You reporters are all germs.." Philips walked away and into the shed. "Well, the doctors stand by his actions. I do as well. Goodnight and good game." Quinton turned the TV off and went online, where he posted "Reporters are definitely germs. If I walked out of the game, that is my conquence, not theirs. ACL surgery is a long recovery and not many know what it feels like, to have it done twice from an infection. I didn't want to risk that injury again. My choices my life.." Quinton then posted it and saw the amount of comments, which were positive, saying that he had made the right choice.

Disheartening news- A second chance
Dr Quinton was in the ER when he was tapped on the shoulder. "Hello Quinton?" Quinton turned around "Hello there.." "Dr Wicks." "Doctor in the National Dance Academy." "I figured. What's the matter?" "Walk with me." "Alright.." Dr Quinton followed Dr Wicks into the Quiet Room. There he saw a dancer lying on the bed. "What happened?" "She broke her leg dancing. And possibly tore her ACL." Quinton then said "What's her name?" "My name is Tara.." "Tara. I'll make a promise." "That'll I dance again?" "I can't promise that but I can get you moving again. Then dance again.." Quinton turned to Wicks "Still have the magic hand of a surgeon?" "I don't know. Why?." "I'll need you on there. Get her ready for surgery. I'll book a room." Quinton and Wicks took Tara in for surgery, and they were both into the surgery and having a conversation. "How bad is this Quinton?" "The damage to the ACL is not bad, but is damaging. I've repaired that. What about the leg?" "Snapped clean in half." "Why was she dancing on her leg at all?" "She pushes herself, she's already injured her back. She loves a challenge."

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 PDHPE job. I want to watch over Kari and her classes once a fortnight or even more then that." 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! I don't care what you do to me anymore. It cannot and doesn't matter." 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! NOW all of you!" 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 there was nothing he could do. Hullen wiping blood away from his lip and picked up his gun and Quinton moved out of the way the first time but was shot 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. "It's only a question Quinton, will I regain use of my shoulder." "I said GET OUT.. Of course you can regain use of your bloody shoulder. It needs time!" Kopel then walked out and Quinton sat back down. "Quinton what was that about." "That Kopel kid Kari. It just annoys me that he walked in here and said 'will my shoulder regain use.' Of course it bloody will!. Good god!" Quinton then got up and walked onto the oval.

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. Because I made the right decision. And you cannot take away my experiences." 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.." "It's all about this career now."

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."

Alert for caution
Quinton knew the effects of how a job could change lives, he knew it all to well. Quinton was on the phone to Jack his former workmate at the hospital and was talking about how he was not going to last any longer. "I don't think I'm up for it any more Quinton.. I can't do the things you could.. The anchor reconstruction is harder then it looks!" "The anchor reconstruction doesn't even exist! It's a lie Jack.." "What is it then?" "Nothing.. A regular reconstruction.." "gee thanks for telling me now.." "You're welcome.." Quinton then laughed an hung-up. Quinton then stared at the photo above his desk, of him with the major of the town he stared for a long while. He had a long thing, about whether he should return or not. The door then opened and Quinton said "I think it's time.." "To retire?" "I don't know about that.." "Quinton we need your help.. We need your opinion. On something in the next room.." Quinton looked up and said "They say the road to recovery is always hard and no matter what you're always up for it." Quinton then turned around and said "The way is paved for you.."

Rising for Sarah
Quinton was with his PE class along with Kari (wife), playing indoor volleyball, when a freak incident happened. One student was hit in the face and knocked unconscious, by the ball. Quinton rushed over to her and said "Sarah can you hear me?" He squeezed her shoulders until she came around.. "Are you ok?" She shook her head and said "I think my nose is broken.." Quinton was talking to her when she went blank, he turned to Kari and said "Move these kids into another room.." "But Quinton.." "Play in the other room Kari!" Kari nodded and led the kids into the other room. Quinton laid Sarah on her back and closed the door covering up the window with a poster. Quinton then saw Sarah against the wall and she said "Dr Quinton.. What's wrong with me.." "I don't know.. Have you any medical problems?" "HBP, Diabetes.." "You never thought of telling me now..?" "Never came to mind.." "Jesus.." Sarah then had a seisure, Quinton couldn't do anything about it. "Phil! Get in here now!" Phil rushed in and said "What happened.." "HBP, diabetes, I don't know! She was hit in the face and she thought her nose was broken.." "Where is Kari?" "Next door with the kids.." "What do you want me to do..?" "Call an ambulance and get me the medical kit.." Phil brought out the kit and got out the BP machine and also got some insulin. He injected it and waited for the seisure to stop. It did, but only for a short while. Quinton then rushed to the door and wrote on the outside "Do not enter." Quinton then reached for his phone and rung for ambulance, whilst calling for one Phil was monitoring her and yelled out "She's seizing again!" "Jesus." Quinton and Phil were having trouble stabilising her. "Quinton, are you still there?" "Yeah, she's slipping away though!" "We're sending an air ambo, it'll be there in 10 or 15 minutes.." "Thanks!" Quinton then hung up and phoned HG "HG.. Call an emergency assembly!" "Why?" "We're losing a student. .She's slipping away from us. She's had 3 seizures in 10 minutes, air ambulance is expected to land. Take them all to the hall and discuss whatever you need to. I'll message when she's on board.." "Alright. Rising for Sarah now?" "How'd you know?" "I just know Quinton. " The bell then went and over the intercom HG said "All of you to the hall...NOW!" Quinton then said "Thank you.." "No trouble. Get her good again.." Quinton hung up and saw the look on Phil's face. "It's not good is it Quinton?" Quinton with a sad look on his face said "No. It's not looking that way." "How many can someone have before dying..?" "No clue. I might've been a doctor but I wasn't a neurosurgeon.." Quinton heard the helicopter and walked out through the staffroom and said "Hurry!" "We're coming at fast as we can." Quinton almost tripped leading the crew members into the room were Sarah was. "Quinton.." she weakly said "Fly with me.." Quinton then said to her "I have no choice now. I have to." "Quinton. How long has she been like this?" "10-15 minutes. The station had to call you as other ambos were at some crash with a bus.." Quinton helped stabilize her and said to Phil "Contact her mother. and tell her to come to the hospital.." Phil nodded and was right on it. Quinton and the flight crew and over the radio he contacted the hospital "This is Dr Quinton Philips, we require several neurosurgeons, and perhaps a councilor for the mother. I want different opinions on this case." Quinton's phone then rung "Quinton.. The mother has been called, she's at the hospital, in the waiting room." "Cheers, thanks Phil." Quinton hung up and said "You're strong enough to fight this Sarah.. Just a little longer." The pilot then yelled out "We're about to land!" The helicopter landed and Dr Philips was on the platform watching the scene take place. "Jesus." he said as he walked over to the chopper. "3 seizures in the classroom, 3 in transit." "What were you doing?" "Indoor volleyball." Quinton then said "I want her records on my desk. In my old room." "Sure thing." "Mrs. McGregor is waiting for her to be taken in. She's almost crying, Quinton. You better confront her." Quinton then walked away and saw Mrs. McGregor and said "Sandra. Isn't it?" "Yes it is. Quinton how is she doing?" "Not very well, I'm afraid. It was an innocent game of indoor volleyball. I must ask though. Did she suffer from seizures?" "Not that I knew of. She did have HBP, diabetes.." "She told us that. We also set her nose in transit. Broke it from the hit to the face.." "Righto.." "Come with me we'll take in my old office." Quinton walked her to his office and sat down with her. "Sandra, she is suffering from I don't what from though, but her condition is serious.. She is in good hands." "She was a good kid. She's been awarded an OAM.." "Order of Australia? That's.." "Odd for someone her age. But she was and still is avid for things.." Quinton's phone then rang "Hello. Quinton speaking." "It's HG how is she?" "Serious condition.. I'll discuss this with you and the school tomorrow." "Quinton.. Don't lie.. I had to lie to 700 odd kids about their behaviour.." "She's in ICU.. She probably won't make the night.." "Right thank you." Quinton hung up and looked at Sandra and pointed to the ICU room. She nodded and Quinton walked with her to the ICU unit. "Dr Philips.." said Quinton "How is she doing?" "She slipped into a diabetic coma." Sandra then sat by her daughters side. "Can you bring her out?" "I'm sorry Sandra, but once someone slips into a diabetic coma there is no rousing them out of it.. The machines are keeping her alive, we're making her as comfortable as possible." Sandra then said "She was about to go to the US and speak in front of congress.." Quinton tried to comfort her and he said "It's hard seeing someone you love like this.." It was a long afternoon for Quinton and the team as Quinton was on the verge of crying and Sandra was just sitting with Sarah. "It's time Dr Quinton.." said Sandra. "She fought well, but she doesn't deserve this.." Sandra gave allowance to turn the machines off, but Quinton had to walk away. He walked into his office, whilst Sandra said her final goodbyes. Quinton was reading through his file when Sandra walked in and said "Dr Quinton. Thank you for your effects.. to save her." "I was doing my job. I'm sorry she slipped away so fast.." "Quinton.. I don't want you to greave.. When you tell those students tomorrow. Tell them to rise for Sarah, and don't forget her." Quinton nodded as he finally gave up and started to cry. Sandra then said "You've lost someone close to you like this?" "I have sadly, but never a student." Quinton later walked out of the hospital and back to the school. "Quinton.. We heard the news.. It's not true is it?" Quinton nodded and said "Yes it is. Tomorrow morning we rise for Sarah." The next morning an assembly was called and Quinton took the mic. "Yesterday you were all called to the hall for an assembly for 'behaviour' today, I tell you the reason why. One of our own. Sarah McGregor suffered a seisure during a lesson yesterday. She suffered 3 before an air ambo was called. She suffered another 3 in transit and was taken into ICU. Emotions were high yesterday. As of 3pm her mother made the decision to turn off her life-support. She was a well known OAM (Order of Australia) and was known for her work all over the country. Today well shall not grieve, but we remember the life of Sarah McGregor! I want you to all stand and yell "Rise for Sarah." as loud as you can. "Rise For Sarah" was chanted for 10 minutes. The news got out fast that Sarah had passed away, and the whole country was chanting "Rise for Sarah" including news stations. Sandra ended up saying "It's good to know people care.." Quinton then said in his interview "Knowing a student who could do those things is amazing. Sarah will be remembered forever, but for now the chanting continues."

The Harder It Is
Quinton knew what is was like to be around the trouble. He sometimes lived it. He loved it. It had been six months since Sarah had died and Quinton had remembered her sacrifse to the school. Quinton asked to keep the footage of him chanting "Rise For Sarah" with the school. Kari had worried about Quinton since it happened but Quinton had managed to deal with it day by day. But it hit Phil the opposite way. Phil had to take extended leave and deal with it with the help of a shrink, which his wife Kari, knew he had to fight it himself. Quinton was in his old office were he used to chill until he moved into the staffroom. There he found a letter from Sarah's mother. He opened it and read it to himself, after he read it he decided to call Phil. Phil didn't pick-up, but he knew he had to fight this on his own. Quinton put the piece of paper in the bin and smiled as he walked out and shut the door. Quinton walked back into the staffroom and sat down in his chair.

More or Less
"What's this about.." Quinton said looking at a new contract. "That is what you have to sign Quinton. You're still on the Medical Board with the school, you have to sign one every couple of years.." "Then where are the others I was supposed to sign?" "You probably chucked them out.." "Well Shit.." A couple of days later Quinton was sleeping in his old office, when Kari walked in and shut the door, Quinton awoke quickly and said. "How'd you know I was here?" "You snore.." "Well Shit.." "I kid you don't. You always come in here if you need to sleep." "I guess that's me then. haha.."

Pain To Stay
"I don't think, you know what I've been through Michelle. I've been shot, broken, and put down. But each time that's happened I get up again.." Quinton then sat down to hear Michelle put him down even further. "Quinton, we know your story, we don't care anymore. Your just scape-gloating what fame you have left.." Quinton stood up and said "We work together! Why are you doing this to me?" "Because, I might work with you but I don't like you that much." "Now you tell me.." "And cut!" Quinton sat down and said "Why are we doing this for a movie?" "To capture if you two ever did have a fight.." Quinton then said "And you make it between us.." Quinton then walked away and back in to his office where, he walked over to his desk and sat down. As Quinton sat down, he saw HG's shadow at the window. HG knocked on the door and came in. Quinton then said "What's the matter?" "Your future.." "What?" "After Jackie quit, I need to know about you. Are you quitting?" Quinton scoffed and said "Where did that come from? I'm not going to quit. Not yet." Quinton then had a head-spin, he was tired but he didn't realise how tried he actually was. "Quinton are you ok?" "Yeah, bond to be.." "You look like crap." "Gee thanks." "You don't look right." Quinton tried to stand up but he fell over his desk. HG was real worried. "Quinton! Don't you do this!" HG opened the door and screamed out "KARI!!" both Kari's rushed into the room and HG was trying to bring Quinton around. "Help me get him to the office. He's bushed.. When was the last time he slept?" "2 nights ago." "No matter why.. I want him home! Now!" Kari then said "Alright, but would you claim as trying to finish off marking assessments? He takes 3 years to mark just one!" "I don't care. Take him home and tell him to not come to work for at least a week or two.." Kari agreed and drove Quinton home to bed. Quinton woke up when Kari came home from work. "Why I am I here?" "You passed out from lack of sleep. All your duties have been suspended until further notice. You're staying home.." "But .." "No buts, Doctors orders.." "Whose orders?" "Dr Lampwick." Quinton knew he couldn't win the fight and agreed to stay home.

Taking Time Off
It was a long couple of years for Quinton, but as he wanted to for a long time. He had applied for Long Service Leave and was granted for it by BTEC. Quinton had put in that he needed rest and recuperation. It was at least 14 years, since he took leave from any job he had, but it was only dedication that got him through the grueling hours of paper work. Quinton was relaxing in his chair and drinking a beer when Kari came through the door and sat next to him. "What's it like to go to work without me?" "It's honestly, the best thing you ever did." "Wow that's a bit harsh.." "Well you create the atmosphere that makes it easy for us to work together, but you hold yourself back.." "Well fuck.. Thanks for being so truthful!" "Yeah, well what're you going to do whilst on leave!?" "I'm going to go on holidays to the states.." "You're going to America?" "Yes.." "But the crime.." "Couldn't be worse, than here. Trust me I know what I am doing Kari. So just leave it be.."

Tortured
After Quinton got off the plane he didn't check in at the flight desk, this was because he was kidnapped by a group of people who wanted to make his life hell. Quinton was gagged and bounded when he saw they were just a bunch of locals wanting money. Quinton was inaudibly making screaming noises when one hit him across the face, causing a gash on his cheek to open up and bleed. "Quiet down will you.." said one. "This dudes resume is off the chart! He's a doctor, teacher and League player.." "No you idiot he's retired from two now he teaches.." "Bring up his Medical File, I want to know what to expect will him." Quinton looked all around the room, but he had guns pointed at him. "Dr Quinton Philips, retired Orthopaedic Surgeon, Head of surgery and awarded an OAM for his services. Retired after 15 years in action, married happily to Kari Philips, works at Begs High, in Begs." The head named "Napper" turned to Quinton and took off his gag. "Funny name for a town.." "Wouldn't you like to know!" He hit Quinton again in the face and Quinton yelped and felt his face swell. "We kidnapped you to make sure of one thing.." "What?" "Money. All we want is money.. For your return home, we will make a ransom.." Before Quinton could say anything "Napper" grabbed a pipe and slammed it across Quinton's knees. Causing his kneecaps to both come out. Quinton screamed out in pain. "Napper" smiling at this is grabbed his camera and started recording. "Greetings world. Today we bring you our next victim. It's been a long time since we last struck last, but now we have Quinton Philips, teacher and former doctor. If you want him back you'll have to pay big. 1billion at that." "Napper" was still holding the pipe when he smashed it again on Quinton's knees popping them back in. Quinton again screamed out in pain and even swore with how bad it was. "Times going quickly. A billion and we return him safe home. If not he dies." the camera cut and went viral across the world causing global outcry and a #BringQuintonHome national target. Quinton's knees and face were swollen, he couldn't walk and he was in pain, from all his beatings. "Napper" then said to a gagged Quinton. "This actually wasn't meant to happen. I am sorry. I thought you were someone else I went to school with, so it made me think twice. I'm going to dump you at the airport, and I'm going to get arrested with Kidnapping." Quinton was then later dumped at the airport in the departure toilet with a note tapped to him saying "Quinton is free to go. I am out the front for arrest if you will." Quinton was flown immediately home for treatment.

Just Relaxing
After his ordeal Quinton had spent 1 month in hospital recovering from muscle spasms, dehydration and hunger. But the real battle really begun. Quinton took three months to fully recover and he didn't return to work for a while, he still had LSL to enjoy. Quinton was sitting on his deck chair when Kari walked in and said "You ok honey? You've been quiet since that ordeal." Quinton took a sip of beer and said "I'm actually good. I needed to rest up for some time, just not that way. He actually apologized me, he thought I was someone else, I can't forgive him, but I will not forgot him." He turned around and said "When I'm not in the action at teaching I'm trying not to the die in the real world." Kari then said "The real world outside your own is violent." "They found me in a bathroom Kari. They arrested him in front of me.. He was smiley and wasn't regretful. They gave him 40 years.." Quinton then turned back to the porch sunset and stood up where he walked back into the house, and sat on the bed. Kari walked into the room and sat next to him. "There is nothing more scary Kari, then seeing yourself on a camera being tortured so the whole world can see. I don't the students will be happy to see their PDHPE teacher return after that.." "Actually Quinton, the miss you. It's more then 6 months and all they do is talk about you.." "And when are you gonna say what your first name actually is?" "Not going to happen babe.." "Common. I'll return to work and you tell everyone your actual first name. Jen." Kari gave in and said "One day Quinton. But not now." Quinton and Kari embraced and kissed for awhile before doing "the deed" in bed before going to have a shower. "How did that feel Jen? Been awhile.." "That felt amazing. Thank you.." Quinton and Kari kissed again, then Quinton walked away to bed to go and sleep.

Return To Work
It was a long 11 months off for Quinton, but after that he returned to work, much to the joy of the other staff members. Quinton walked in to the staffroom and sat down in his chair, he felt alive again. Kari Davis sat down next to him and said "Welcome back Quinton. It's been a long time since we last saw you. " "I know Kari. But just imagine if I didn't return.." "I would have travelled the world to find you. We all would of. Trust me." "The world would have tried to find me. Kari even if they didn't know personally know me they watched the NOL. And they cheered on the one with the beard. Which is iconic even here." Quinton starred at Kari for a second and said "Wheres Jen?" "Whose Jen?.." "Kari my wifes real name is Jennifer. She prefered Kari." "Ok, I don't know. Maybe she's in the office or something." Quinton then had a stress thought, but ignored it. He heard the bell and gathered his things before going up the steps into the classroom. He let his class in and said "Hello everyone. Been a long time." "To long." said one student. "We all love your wife sir, but her teaching methods drove us insane." "I don't care what you think of her methods. You don't like them, then join a gym." The students laughed and Quinton said "Kari did what she had to. I will not cop abuse for her on my behalf. I've been trying to ring her for ages. But no answer.." Quinton looked at his class and saw their heads down. "I want you all to tell me something you learnt when I was away.. You.." "Not to watch torture videos.." "Get out." "What? That was a light-hearted joke.." "GET OUT. IT'S NOT FUNNY WHEN YOU LIVED IT." The door opened and closed and Quinton said "Just remember. Do not say anything about what happened on that day. Because the whole world saw what happened. I just do not want to talk about it.." Quinton then sat down and said "What have you learnt in the past 11 months?" they didn't reply. "Nothing? Well I'm not surprised.." "We did learn things." "LIKE what!?" "Spinal Injury, leg, ankle, arm, blood supply." Quinton then said "Forget all that and remember I'm back now."

Son in the NOL
As Quinton was talking to Claude his 19 year old son, to make sure he was safe during his time in the NOL. Quinton said "Claude. Stay safe out there. And keep the family close as possible. Your career could be over in a matter of minutes out there." "Thanks dad. I think I can handle it." "I trust you can son. Rip 'em up tiger." Quinton sat on the sideline and watched his son run onto the field. "And making his debut for the Colts is Dr Quinton's son Claude Philips, who has endured a long road to be here. He suffered serious hand injuries keeping him out of the running for debut in recent seasons. But to the coach of the U20s he could beat his fathers Try scoring record of 166, and 307 games. That he shares with 3 people." Claude scored 6 tries, and broke Quinton's all run metres in his first game and defeated the record that was held before. They won the game 70-10, which broke all previous records for the Colts.

Better At Teaching
A year after his kidnapping Quinton had gotten a little more hated in the school. Quinton had told most of his kids to join the gym and lose weight. Quinton had enough of most kids not doing what they are told and he wanted them to stop whining and start joining in.

Not About To Quit
Quinton was standing on the oval with a raincoat and watching his PE class running, doing laps in the rain. It was raining heavily and Quinton was yelling out "I could do better. Make sure you never get on my bad side again!" Quinton saw they were struggling and was about to blow his whistle when he saw HG running to him. "Quinton, what do you think you're doing!" "Teaching endurance in the wet." HG shocked said "Stop this now Quinton. This is insane! I'm fairly sure this isn't allowed!" Quinton blew his whistle and said "All of you in the change room and get into dry clothes. I have to talk to Mr. Galloway." As his class went into get changed he went into the staffroom and was talking to HG. "Quinton. I don't care what happened a year ago. Are you trying to kill your class?" Quinton then said "I was tortured, bashed and left for dead, found in an airport toilet. I almost died a year ago." "I said I don't care. You were about to cause those students major injuries, by running in the rain!" "I don't have to explain myself to you." "You do Quinton. This time you have gone to far this time." "To far? How far is to far? My class is lazy. About 4 of them are fit enough to reach their toes!" HG then said "Quinton, I'll take camping trips over trying to make kids run in the rain. BTEC has been informed, and I'm awaiting an answer. This will not go unpunished." HG then walked out of the staffroom, and Quinton walked out to see his class. Quinton then said "I hope you guys can forgive me. It was something I never should've done." "No Quinton. It's the good thing. I always wanted to run in the run." "Well Galloway didn't see it like that. I've been reported. But I won't quit." He saw his class happy again. Quinton was called into the conference room. "Dr Quinton Philips is it?" said the BTEC member. "Yes it is." "David Kilmer. Senior BTEC member." Quinton sat down along with HG and David. "Dr Philips, this is serious you know. I don't know why you would have kids running on the oval when it's raining." "Well the shed was being used and the classrooms were in use. There was no choice. It was a harmless bit of fun for them." "Harmless? Quinton. This could end up in the media." "So. It's not like you can't hide it." "This must not go out to the media. This is more serious then that." Quinton then said "Well unless I can fly, I have done nothing wrong, you all know it.." Then a knock at the door was heard. "What do you want kid?" said HG. "Don't fire Quinton. He is doing the best job he has ever done. I had hamstring surgery 2 years ago, didn't do anything during rehab. I told him all about it and he said he would push me to the limits. He did just that, and I've never felt better. Don't get rid of him, we all beg you." "Is that enough kid, we've got some talking to do?" "Yeah it is Hector." HG shut the door were David put through a communication through to BTEC. "Dr Quinton, another controversial moment." "Another.." HG then said "He was seen making kids run around the oval in the RAIN.." "Yeah and?" said another member of BTEC. "So, injuries?" Quinton had enough and said "Will you stop HG. You quit teaching PE 10 years ago and you're having a crack at me? You know what! You can either spend a day watching PE staff do their job, because what I do, is put kids to their limits. You don't. I made a kid who didn't do anything in his Hamstring rehab, fitter then he was before, and there is nothing more you can say here, that won't make the situation worse." HG then said "But they were running in the rain.." "I've made them run in worse Hector. Snow, Rain or heat, they will be pushed to their limits. This meeting is irrelevant. I'm not quitting." Quinton then stood up and opened the door. "I think it's Hector, you should be worrying about." David then said "You're free to go Quinton. But you Hector." Quinton then walked out and walked happily back to the staffroom.

Standing Tall
"How are you feeling Quinton?" said Kari. "Better then ever. He wasn't going to win that argument. He's now being forced to go back to the History Department." "They're not going to like that." said Kari. "They won't. I said that only someone who will push people to the limits is me and I'm not afraid to do that." "I know you're not.." "I'm now standing tall." "You fought BTEC and won?" "Fought it and won.. They knew my teaching style, and so did HG, but something he didn't know is that all rooms were full and all styles were needed. Michelle then walked in and said "That is awesome Quinton. I've never seen a teacher be able to do that. Well done." "I don't try to stab my students Mich." "That's uncalled for. But true.." "Now listen, history isn't going to like it." "They never did like him with all the money he took out of their budget." Quinton sat down and was starring at his photo of the Grand Final team of the Colts. He then said "Do you think I should coach?" "When cows fly Dr Quinton. You will not be able to have that much stress." Quinton then said "I won two grand finals, and many niggling injuries. I stood tall throughout my entire career." "Standing tall in an army of fighters." Quinton then opened his laptop and went to the Begs Hospital Website and looked at it for one final time. "You miss medicine. Quinton we know.." "At least their is a nurse in this school that I talk to at any time.." "Trish is a blessing for you Quinton.'

Proud Standing Tall
Quinton was in the staffroom common are when he said "It's been a long 22 years for me. But I'm not going to stop.." "You shouldn't I didn't think you were going to stop." "I can go a lot longer. There's no wars in my system and I can fight the fight for longer then most can." "That's damn right Quinton. You can do that, you also lost me my job.." said HG "You're still working here Hector. Get over it. I've had three jobs." "Throwing around a ball for money is not a job.." "Hector, if you have a problem with me, why not say it to me? Huh, instead of too everyone else. No matter why BTEC didn't take your side.." HG got up and said "I actually don't have a problem with you. I thank you for making me stand down as Deputy now my car isn't full of suspension sheets and work.." HG walked out and Quinton stayed in his spot. Still standing tall. And after Kari shocked the whole school with her retirement Quinton wanted nother but to stay out of it. He knew it was time for her.

Working Without Kari
It was the first time in 22 years Quinton, went to work with Kari. It was quiet trip for Quinton, who was used to talking to her whilst on the way. He got out of his car and walked into the school. He walked into the staffroom and sat down at his desk. Michelle walked in to see Quinton just starring at his wall. "Kari, it's time to make sure we dance this dance." said Quinton. "No Quinton. It's me Michelle." Quinton turned around and said "Oh sorry about that." Michelle put her hand on Quinton's shoulder and said "She's retired Quinton, not dead. Ring her." "I've been trying to. Ever since she went on holiday." Suddenly the sound of a helicopter went shuddering past and 3 fire-trucks, ambulance and a police car. Quinton put his head down and said "If that's Kari, I'll never forgive myself." "Quinton. Call, before saying something like that." Quinton had his phone on the table and it was ringing. "Quinton here?" "Quinton... It's Kari, I've been in a car accident. I'm badly hurt.." Quinton then realised, it was a voice message. He hung up his phone and threw it a wall in anger. Quinton then said "I..I have to go.." "Oh. .no" said Michelle. Quinton rushed out of the staffroom and went to his car. He drove to what was the accident scene. "You cannot be here sir." said the officer. "I am a Doctor! That's my wife!" Quinton said pushing past media. "Dr Quinton." "She called me how is she.." "Not good." Quinton then said "Don't give it like that. Tell me the TRUTH!" "Wait at the hospital Quinton." Quinton then said "Alright.." Quinton drove to the hospital, where he waited for Kari to be brought in. "Quinton. Long time no see." said Dr Philips-Rogers. "Unfortunately. It's the reason I am here. Kari was in an accident, I don't know how badly but they told me to come here." Quinton then saw Kari on her way to surgery. "Kari.." said Quinton. "Quinton, she's not good. Say it quickly. She's lost a lot of blood." Quinton held Kari's hand and said "You'll get through this. I promise you." Quinton kissed her on the cheek and let go of the hand and watched her go in the distance. Quinton tried to run after her, but was stopped by Jack. "Quinton.. Let them do their job." Quinton pushed past Jack and went pushed past the doors, but the surgeons were one step ahead of Quinton, they locked the doors and Quinton stood watching Kari having surgery. Quinton collapsed to the floor and put his head in his hands. "If only I answered my phone!" Jack then came in and sat down next to him "Quinton, the driver was drunk. He died.." "And she survived that'd be right." "She suffered back damage Quinton, and a broken arm." "She'll never walk again?" "She'll walk again. With a pray or two." Quinton then said "I can't be out here without being in there." Jack tapped on the window and mouthed "Unlock the door", they did and Quinton got scrubbed up and said to them "How badly injured is she." "Relatively fine Quinton. Really. Ankle and arm are just simple fractures. Her back is fine as well." Quinton breathed. "Then why did she look so bad when you brought her in?" "She was crossing the road at the time. A couple of hours later Quinton, was back at the school knowing Kari was ok. "Quinton.. Is she ok?" "She is. Fairly ok. Besides a broken arm and ankle, she's fine." Quinton picked up his phone and saw the message "I'm fine just my arm and ankle." He read the full message that said "Arm and ankle, see you later at home, sorry for the scare. JKP." Quinton put his phone down and sat at his desk.

Above All Else
Quinton had returned from another extended break and wanted to help out like he used to. He helped set up the athletics carnival with Michelle. "I'm gonna help out more. Like I used to Michelle. Kari and Phil know this. Don't get far without me." "Phil is fine, Kari you gotta worry about." "Very picky, yeah I know." "Hey I heard that." "I know you did." "Funny mate. I'm not that picky." "Are you sure?" "Haha No I'm actually not.." Kari then gave Quinton the high jump mat and said "You're on high jump." "I wish I could still jump that high.." "You were good under the high ball Quinton. It was the way it used to be." "What was it like before I came back to teach?" "A lot different. Kari and Phil moved from the Snowy Mountains, to live down the Coast. A done of good. Michelle was trying not to get fired, from teaching from the Recreational Area. Your wife Kari, was still battling depression. We didn't know about it, no else did either, we knew the signs, and the symptoms. She was only happy when you came back." "That.. is something special." "She's fought it twice and won. The third time is a little worrying.." "She fought a good fight Jen did. Trust me. She can fight this one." "Ask her one question.. Are you ok." Quinton decided to pick up his phone and call Jen. "Jen. Yeah it's me. Are you ok?" "Yes Quinton, I am ok." "Are you sure?" "Very sure." Quinton then said "I love you." "I love you to." Quinton then hung up. "What job is she doing now?" "She's trying to get a book published." "An author? She'd be good at that."

More Then A Day
Quinton arrived at work earlier then usual to help set up a game of cricket. Quinton said "This isn't good if it's five year olds hitting a ball." "Wear a cup then.." "Nah I'll be fine." "This is more then a day for them Quinton. They may be five years old but they are ultra competitive." "Very I know. It's strong to see them good like this." The game started and Quinton was watching them play. He yelled out often when they fought to know who was out. "You're out kid, come over here and sit down!" Quinton then walked up to them and say "The winner of this match goes to Begs. Congrats. The hoodoo continues." Quinton then packed up the gear and walked back into the staffroom. "A 30 year hoodoo, continues." "30 years really? Whoa.." said Phil. "It's a long hoodoo, so trust the way we all do it." "Quinton, these kids are great players, why not tell the cricket association." "I choose not to because there is more important things than life to cricket." "More to life then cricket?" "Yes Jack." Quinton then walked into the classroom where his class was waiting. "The hoodoo continues." "How long is the hoodoo?" "30 years old. I've been around for the 22 years in the job. These group of cricket kids, is what the town lives for. We will not tell the CA, how good these kids are."

HG's True Colours
HG was tied of trying to get back his former job. He decided to get even. HG was on duty on the oval when Quinton walked past and HG said "It's all your fault Quinton." Quinton stopped and then said "I knew it. You had a problem with me. You never enjoyed teaching history." HG walked up even closer to Quinton and held a gun to his head. Thunder could be heard and it started raining. "You aren't going to shoot me.. I never said anything." "BTEC! Back then!" HG then said "I never thought you were a coward.. Quinton." "I am not a coward Hector! You're pointing a gun at me!" "I mean you were a doctor and all. Did you do a Trish. Loose confidence." "That's disgusting Hector! You know she lost a close friend!" Quinton's yelling could be heard and seen from the staffroom. It was pouring down rain and Michelle saw what was happening on the monitor. "Jesus Christ! Hector.." Michelle ran out of the staffroom and waved and yelled "Don't shoot." "Michelle.." said Quinton. Hector then said "You keep talking there.." HG had enough and punched Quinton in the face. Quinton landed on the ground and making noises as he was lying face down. "Hector. Stop your jealousy." "Jealousy? I don--" "Yes you do! You're job is to teach not to kill." HG saw help arriving and pointed his gun to the ground. "You didn't shoot him Hector did you?" HG then threw his gun beside him. Quinton rolled over and said "Ah my face.." "Shut up you drama queen." "No. HG we've all had enough. Ever since you got up Quinton for making kids run in the rain you've been nothing but jealous. It's time to move on Hector.." "I wasn't jealous at first. I was happy about it at first, then I realised I couldn't be not doing something at a desk.." Michelle picked up the gun and emptied the clip (Or wat she thought). She put it back on the ground and HG picked it up. Phil was helping Quinton off the ground and to safety. "Are you ok Quinton, not to bad?" Quinton nodded "Yeah I feel fine.. Just hurts.."

Not Giving Up
After teaching for 30 years, and 7 of those without Kari, Quinton signed on to continue his services. Quinton had finally manage to win "Teacher of the year" 3 years running, and "PDHPE Teacher of the decade.". Phil, Kari and Michelle were still working to the best of their ability and Quinton was still tracking out of the ordinary. "Quinton, you were the least memorable in the staff, when you joined.." "That makes me feel even better." Quinton then opened the door and saw it was raining again. "Time to go indoors.." "What Quinton? No running in the rain?" "Not today." Quinton then stepped outside and closed the door. Quinton then said to his class waiting "Inside the shed. To dangerous today." "Why Quinton..." "It's not rain it's hail. Fine if you want a concussion. Get inside." As Quinton walked into the shed he grabbed a volleyball. "Indoor volleyball kiddies!" "But Quinton.." Quinton looked down at the ground and back at his students. "I know. But it happened a long time ago. It's time to forget the past. It's time to move on." Quinton put the ball in and yelled out play. Quinton was day-dreaming back to that moment he'd never forget. "I'm sorry Mrs. McGregor, but she is in no good state to be taken out of this coma. She is dying from shock. Her brain is sending signals to her body to protect itself. It's shutting down her system. The seizures will continue until she passes away Sandra." "The body is shutting itself down.. How long does that take?" "Several hours to a couple of days. Remember Sandra, her trauma is diabetes related. And there is nothing more when can do." "You have every right to believe she's is no hope." "I have every right to believe if she remembered to take her medication she wouldn't be in this position." "You have your opinion on that. Just remember a former doctor like you just saw a student have a seizure, the teacher that called me, needs what help he can get. Don't forget about him.." "We won't Phil is a true professional. He was in shock." "Promise me, you won't forget about him." "I work with him. I promise I won't forget about him." Quinton was then hit in the side of the head with the volleyball. "Wake up sir!" Quinton then looked at his watch. "Get changed and go to maths. Bells going to go in a minute hurry." Quinton picked up the volleyball and said "I failed to look after him. Put I let him take it alone. I'll never forgive myself." Quinton dropped the ball and kicked it away. Walking in was Phil. "Phil, we need to talk." "Yeah me first." "Go ahead." "Remember Sandra McGregor?" "I do. She made me promise I wouldn't let you walk the path of loss alone. I broke that promise.." "She did? Well that doesn't matter now. She's given a donation to the school. Half a million dollars.." "What.." "She's now the ambassador for Diabetes Blood Pressure Court. DBPC." "What does that mean?" "She's going to eradicate Diabetes and Blood Pressure problems.." "Yeah And I can fly." "Listen what happened 14 years ago is irrelevant. She is going to help all those effected." "Glad she is doing something then.." "Quinton she wants to talk to you in your old office." "Alright thanks." Quinton thanked and walked into his old office. "Dr Quinton." "Sarah. How are you doing after all these years?" Sarah looked at him as he sat down. "I'm fairing better now I'm taking a stand for DBPC." Quinton then said "You're donating half a million to the school. For Blood Pressure and Diabetes awareness. How is that fairing well?" "I wanted her legacy to live on." "And so it shall. But what happened all those years ago was a terrible accident. I had to tell 600 odd students there friend wasn't dead. And Phil had to take six months off with counselling and guidance. A loss like that stays with someone forever Sandra.." "Listen Quinton, I know for a fact that her death could have been avoided." "By taking her medication. That's what I said 14 years ago." "And that's why I started DBPC." "So people take their medication.." Quinton stood up and said "Well good luck Sandra."

Fire on the hill
Quinton was standing on lunch duty and watching the hill. He saw smoke coming from the mountains. Quinton had his phone in hand and called BTEC. "I want to know. How's the fire in the mountains going because it's travelling fast. David these things are unforgiving. Trust me." "I know they are. How far do you think it is from the school?" "A kilometer at least. I'm notifying the principal." Quinton hung up and rung the principal. "Gaz, that fire is moving quickly." "Let it get closer and then we'll evacuate." "I don't think so." "Quin--" Quinton then radioed the office and said "It's moving fast. Wait for my signal and we'll evacuate to the other field." Quinton could see the flames getting closer. Quinton then said "Now." Quinton then had the microphone and saw the kids stepping out of classrooms, They had a look of worry. "I want you all to move to the other oval. We have a fire moving quickly over the hills. It gets any closer and the school is over." "But what about you Quinton?" said Kari. "I'll make sure everyone is out of the building." "But what about your wife?" "I have nothing to lose. Now go.." Kari held Quintons hand and said "Quinton I don't want to tell her we had to scrape you off the floor, don't do this." Quinton held Kari's hand and said "Call Jen. Tell her I love her. I'm glad I met you." Quinton then hugged Kari and walked back into the building. Quinton watched as the hills burned. Quinton put his hand on the window. Quinton saw a helicopter above the flames and Quinton was walking through T block and opened the door to see a class still going on. "You guys need to go. There is a fire on the hills it's spreading quickly. Go." The class quickly left and Quinton made his way to the library. As there was no-one in the library Quinton picked up the radio and contacted Kari. "Kari how is everyone?" Kari responded and said "Quinton, you're still alive. What's the progress on that fire. "Fast moving. It's on the edge of the hills." "Quinton get out of there. Jen is with me. Common." "Put her on." "Quinton, you've done enough. Get out of there.." "You know I can't. I'm stuck here. Not really but I'm prepared to save others from dying.." "But not yourself.." "Trust me on this. write a book about it." "That's actually a good idea.." "Just don't called the character Quinton.." Quinton then said goodbye and turned off his radio. Quinton called out to the librarian to see if he could hear her. "Lucy!" Quinton walked into her office and saw her face down on her desk. "Jesus Christ Lucy.." Quinton could feel no pulse she had been dead for a while. Quinton laid her down and placed a sheet over her. Quinton left the library and walked back to T block. There he saw the rapid onset of fire. Quinton grabbed his radio and said "Confirmed everyone out." "Except you Quinton. Out now.." Quinton looked on in horror as the oval was alight. "There goes the oval.." "Grass grows back Quinton. Lives don't." Quinton had a long thought. "Leaving now.." Quinton was rushing out the building when he tripped and hit his head on the ground, knocking him unconscious. "Quinton. Quinton. Are you there?" said Kari. "We're sending help." Kari turned to the fire chief and said "Find him! Find him now.." "We need to know what was his last location.." "He said he was near the library. I want radio contact on when you find him.." "Can do.' The fire chief then got his radio and said "Putting in a call a 44-PIB. Find and extract. Radio contact to be maintained." The fire chief then went with his crew. "That fire wont be the first thing that kills him.." "You thinking he fell?" "I don't know what I'm thinking of.." The firefighters finally found Quinton. "Oh shit.." "What is it?" "I found him.." "Alive?" "Yes. Barely though." "Full spinal precautions." "What's the news.." said the radio. "We found him." "Is he ok?" "He'll live to fight another fight. He hit his head. We don't know how hard." "Take him." Quinton was taken to hospital and given the all clear of brain damage. But his true fight just begun. 3 days later Quinton woke up, beside him Kari. "Welcome back to the world Quinton.." Quinton looked around and said "How bad?" "Only minor bruising.. You're lucky to be alive.." "Was anyone else in the building?" "Just the librarian. But tests confirmed she suffered a heart attack before the event." "How's the school?" "We lost the oval. But grass can grow back. T Block is destroyed, we're having that repaired as we speak. The rest of the school is unharmed." Quinton then said "I'm lucky to be alive then.." "Why?" "I just left the room in T block when I feel." "Funny that. They found you near wood tech.. You were in T block." "I don't remember.. Going in T block. Why don't I have burns then?" "Because you fell and staggered your way to the left exit.." Dr Philips-Rogers walked in and said "If not for your thinking Quinton everyone would be dead the school wouldn't be standing anymore.." Jack walked over to Quinton and said "You suffered a concussion and a small bleed, that resolved itself and no damage was seen on the MRI scan."

Returning Again
Quinton a week later was returning to work. Quinton walked back into the school and looked at the damage the oval had. "Oh. Shit." Quinton saw the burnt trees and the burnt grass. He panned to look at T block. It was being rebuilt and was off limits to everyone. Quinton, sat down and had his head in his hands. "Quinton.." said Kari. "You saved all of us.." "At what cost though? T block is destroyed and the oval is in ruins.." "We can use the shed. That does not matter right now.. All that matter is you.." Quinton walked back into his office and saw BTEC members and the police. "Shit.." "What is it Quinton?" "BTEC is here, as well as the police. I'm going down for the fire aren't I?" "I don't know Quinton. They know you were acting rationally. Just how much, only you know.." "Don't give me that Kari." "I don't know what will happen.. None of us do." Quinton stepped out of the staffroom and said "Do what you want boys." "Dr Quinton. You are under arrest. For endangering the lives of others and an assault charge.." Quinton was taken away and all the staff were called in for jury duty.

Gone
Quinton was sitting in court where a member of BTEC was standing in front of him. "Dr Quinton. It will be no surprise that we terminate your employment on the grounds of endangering others." "What?! There was no one around when I was evacuating the building, and where does this assault charge come into contest? I never assaulted anyone?" HG stood up and said "Dr Quinton has every right to still be a teacher. He got me back to the job I wanted.." "You pointed a gun at me and punched me in the face.. Then you figured that being a dick wasn't the right way to go. You finally figured that you wanted to go back to teaching history.." HG then said "You had every right to believe what you want. All the paperwork I had to do was a bone rattler.." The judge then said "Dr Quinton put you in danger, and yet you are not afraid of doing this? Everyone in the school must respect you Dr Quinton. But BTEC is right. There is only so many times, someone can have a mark against their name taken on them." Quinton then said "Sometimes in a teaching career, you have to be that little insane to save the lives of others. We do it all the time. If someone is injured we make them comfortable. We do everything in their best interests.." "It seems only your interests you want to keep people safe.." Quinton had enough he finally got up and said "I am one of those few teachers who was a doctor. I was always worried I'd die on the job and I'd always thought I would never go home. Someone maybe shooting me in the head! Stabbing me with a needle. You just for one second never thought of my other jobs? I played in the NOL, my son is now living my legacy. BTEC are just showing bias against me, for actually doing my job. I am prepare to serve time in jail.." "And Quinton.. You plead?" "I plead guilty. Just to shut you all up. I plead guilty.." the room went quiet and Quinton sat back down and said "There is nothing more you can take away from me. Except my memories. I still have those. Unlike most.." 'Alright. Jury to decided your future Dr Quinton." he banged his gavel and they all went in to discuss his future. Quinton was still sitting in the stocks and was having a chat with his lawyer. "This is bogus.. You know it.." "Quinton, listen. You're one of the most brilliant minds in the country. Tell them the truth. Tell them why you save their lives.." "I couldn't do that. Not after what happened to Kari.." "The past is in the past Quinton. Tell them the truth.." The judge then said "Was this when you were here the last time Quinton?" "Yes it was. BTEC didn't care then, why do they care now. it's just not fair!." Quinton then looked up to his lawyer and said "I want to be reinstated as a teacher. I have to be doing something, I can't not be doing nothing.." "We'll see how that goes first Quinton.." "The jury is my peers! How is that fair to a state." "It's not. But they all had to do jury duty.." Quinton put his head on the table and waited for the jury to return. They returned and Kari said "We have all come to a unanimous decision." "Yes, tell us that decision." said the judge. "On a vote of 30-10 we find the defendant Dr Quinton Philips, not guilty of endangering the lives of others.." Quinton looked up and said "What.." "We find the defendant acted in a safe manner to save our lives from danger. But BTEC acted in an irrational way. Dr Quinton is to be re-instated as our PDHPE Head Teacher, and teacher. Dr Quinton is a true professional." Quinton then said "I was afraid I'd lose my colleagues.." "Pardon, Dr Quinton?" said his lawyer. "After we lost half of H block when Hullen was working at the school, I never wanted to see the school crew crushed. By stairs or bricks. That is why I was the only left in the building.. I was acting rationally.." Quinton sat down and said "I didn't care what happened to me.. I just wanted to protect them.." his lawyer then said "I rest my case your honour.." the Judge then said "I re-instate Dr Quinton, and terminate the contract of the BTEC member who brought him in. Have a good day. Court dismissed."

Claude's NOL Retirement
"Dad have you got a moment?" Claude said before Quinton walked out the door. "I have several. What's the matter?" Claude sat down and said "I can't keep on playing in the NOL. Dad my hip won't last another season of hell.." "What did your surgeon say?" "He said I could. Only if I took injections before playing.. What about your opinion dad?" Claude passed his new x-rays to Quinton and Quinton said "I suggest you do. But that is up to you son. It's your choice.." "Then keep your eyes on the TV or radio. I'm making a decision on my future today. They are offering a 3 million dollar 6 year contract.." Quinton then said "Your happiness is more important then money." "Yeah, I guess you are right. My hip doesn't feel the way it used to.." "Listen, if you do injure your hip again, you will either: be in continuous pain, or never walk properly again. The choice is yours my dear boy.. Look I have to go to work. See you later.." "You to.." Claude later drove to Ragers HQ and spoke to the CEO. "Claude you should be training, why are you late?" "Get the crew together, and a camera and a press conference.. My decision to play on will be made today?" The CEO said "You're good for doing this you know.." "I know. They need to hear it from me first.. Through the real media conference.." 10 minutes later, Claude sat down with his coach and his team in the background. Back at the school Quinton was in his office and he turned on the TV. Claude then said "I thank you for coming here today. It is with a heavy heart, that I announce my retirement from the National Oztag League, effective immediately." Claude then said "I played 320 games with the one club, and after a discussion with multiple surgeons and my family I decided the damage done to my hip was career ending.." "What type of damage was done to your hip Claude?" said a reporter. "Acetabula fracture.. Meaning a fracture of the hip socket not the hip itself. I was warned further damage could render my hip damaged permanently or nerve damage. And with my age I decided this choice was the lesser of two evils.." "Did your father have a say in your decision?" "He did, but at the end of the day I am the one sitting here. Not him. I made the decision to end my career the best way possible.. With 3 premierships." Claude then stood up and left the room, nodding at his team and the coach. Quinton then smiled and turned off the TV. Later that night it was all over the news. "Breaking News from the Ragers camp as young gun retires. Over to sport guru Richie Swimmer for more. "After 320 games in the NOL, Young Gun Claude Philips, announced his retirement from the NOL, after an ongoing hip injury, caused him to hang up the boots. Son of Dr Quinton Philips, Claude played 270 consecutive games before the horrific injury saw him off the field for two years. We caught up with him after he left his conference." The story then went to Claude talking to Richie. "Claude, how is the hip after this season?" "Not the same. I lost the speed I had first when I started.." "Was the choice actually yours to retire? Or were you scared of the future?" "The choice was mine. Even though all medical support pointed toward retirement. But it was my decision.." "Do you know what you're going to do next?" "I'm going to study." "And become what?" "A business man." Claude walked away and the interview ended. Claude returned home when Quinton was cooking dinner. "How you feelin' son?" "Better that's off my chest now." "You lied you know. I could tell you wanted to say I was one of the reasons." "I know dad. But.. I choose not to.."

Again to Work
Quinton walked back into work and straight to his chair. He sat down and this time he opened up his laptop and logged on to his social media sites and wrote. "No matter how strong you think you are, you always find a way to tell the truth in the end. DQP.." Quinton logged out and shut his computer down. "Why'd you say it Kari?" "Why did I say what?" "You know, I can deal with emotions myself.." "Well sorry Quinton. But you had been to court 3 times in 6 months. I had to tell them, you were a professional.." Quinton turned around and said "Thank you. Thank you for all that you have done for me." Quinton then placed a present on her desk. "That is for you. Thank you for helping me all these years." Quinton then walked into his classroom through the staffroom. He let his class in and said "A treat for all you. I 'forgot' to print off work today, so a movie." "Sir..?" "Yes?" "They aren't going to take you away again are they?" "Good heavens.. I still have much to teach you, all of you.. So that is a no.." Quinton sat down and then said "I worked in a hospital for goodness sake. I had threats, death and people refusing to never give up. That doesn't mean I am going to quit, not by a long mile." "That's good then."

More Then Meets The Eyes
Quinton had been writing reports for the end of year and he was talking to Michelle. "How was the hike up Mount Dangerous?" "It was good to finally reach the top. All the years of trying I finally made it.." "You'd do it again?" "Not just yet.." After Quinton finished talking to Michelle he saw Claude walking duty playground duty. "Claude. Music is running in the senior year.. Only one class." "Cause that makes a difference.." Quinton walked into his office and sat down. He was angry at this because he knew he couldn't yell at him. "It does not matter anyway. You'll be offered another job somewhere.." Claude then turned around and said "Music is music dad. Nothing not even you will stop my dream."

Truth Behind the Quinton
"Quinton, do you know what made you stay in teaching for so long?" "The challenge, each day brings new things to tell everyone something.. Since the days are just as long, I'm here for the long run.." 'What element of your position as a former doctor, do you tell your classes?" "Well the first element of PDHPE is first aid. So I tell them about all sorts." "Tell me.. What exactly?" "I was a doctor, so bones. And a further comprehensive answer to a question. Even more comprehensive then someone not trained in medicine fully." The interviewer then said "Well. Since you were a doctor in general, I have a question to ask. In your wife's book. Is the main character.. Terri, you?" Quinton chuckled and said "No. It's not. I wasn't a teacher who went into medicine. I was a doctor who went into teaching. Trust me, most doctors or nurses will go into Teaching. We have a nurse and 2 former doctors who work at Begs.. No big deal. Happens all the time." The interviewer signaled to the camera 'keep rolling.' "On to a more personal question, Quinton. Your son. He turned into a teacher after a hip injury ended his 320 game career with the South Coast Ragers. What made him go into teaching?" "I don't truly know his motives for wanting to be a teacher, but he told me one night after he came home from being in hospital he was going to study to be a music teacher. I told him, go on and study, because this injury might be your downfall. Study as much as you can before you get your call back." "He never earned his call back to first grade did he?" "No he made his comeback. He played for the South Bears in reserve grade 5 months after his injury and earned his call back 2 years later. He won another premiership and then he retired." "Did you have any say to his retirement? Did he talk to you before he went and retired?" "He did. We talked about it, but I said it wasn't up to me to make the decision." "Alright. Thank you Dr Quinton Philips, for this interview. Been interesting. See you later doc." "Yeah you to." Quinton hand-shook and walked away.

Not Anymore
"Quinton, you have to the end of the year to make a decision. Take these kids to Bali to play basketball or play here." "Play the game here!" Quinton said as he hung up the phone. "30 odd years and this is pissing me off finally.. I've been punched, shot at and almost crushed in a building. This is insane.." "Are you implying you're going to quit?" "I am. But I'm not ready to give up the dream just yet.." "You've been saying that for years and you know that..." "I live for this! You know that Kari.." "I know you do but are you a retired teacher and doctor?" Quinton thought about it and said "No longer. I will stay. No one will even say anything else." "That's because if you did retire from teaching they'd think it would be a joke. And you would return again." "Saying that Kari, have you heard from Michelle?" "Yeah, she finished her climb and is back down."

Visiting Claude
Quinton was sitting in his office, and he was looking at his family photo. He decided it was time to visit Claude in Canada. "Quinton, you've applied for long service leave!?" said Gary. "Yes, I'm applying for leave to visit my son." Quinton then said "I haven't seen him in 4 years." "How would you like to see him, happy and healthy."

In Canada
Quinton had landed in Canada and saw his son waiting for him. "I thought you were joking about the long service leave. Glad to see you came, but who took over your job?" "Your mother did." as they walked to the car, Quinton then said "How you doing son? It's been a long couple of years." "Good dad. I've won all sorts of awards, been to Asia and seen the world. Moving to the other side of the world was the best choice I ever made.Getting that email changed my life." Quinton smiled as they pulled into the driveway, he then saw his house, and his jaw dropped. "Not to mention. The pay is better for me. This was most of the NOL retirement fund. The rest was mine. It reminds me of home." "It's beautiful son." "Thanks dad." Quinton and Claude walked inside and Quinton looked around to see al his awards. "Yale, UNE, Harvard. You definitely went places my dear boy." "I studied the more I got older. Those I went to in the Hip injury off season. That's why I was never around. I was studying to see where life took me." "Well. It was the right choice." "As well as my short career here, I've managed to become the year advisor and the head of music. I know the working inside and out the way is a lot easier then I thought." "Just wait, until you've been teaching for as long as I have." Later that night Quinton was checking his social medias and read on his school website 'Teaching Legend Visits Son' was the headline. Quinton chuckled and logged off his computer and went to sleep. He woke the following morning and was still in bed at the time Claude walked in. "So dad, the 'Teaching Legend' can't keep out of the headlines." "That happens a lot. You'd be used to it." "I am. Here follow me." Quinton followed Claude to his study room and he turned on the light, showing newspaper clippings and photos, some containing Quinton. "These are all of the articles and photos. From me being around you, and me being here. So that they are one type that bring me closer to home." "Are you homesick?" "Not so much sick, I just miss home. Listening to you and watching that tribute video you did for the girl who died of Bat-Ant-Bites Disease, and making a foundation of that disease from scratch can prove you are my hero. And I miss that." Quinton smiled a wide smile and said "That disease is very quick. Especially if you don't get it treated in time." Quinton opened the video and played it one last time for Claude. the video's speech began "'They say dying is painful, but not in my case. Bat Ant disease may have caused me to have a full knee reconstruction and have multiple surgeries afterward but I lived my life to the fullest. Enjoyed every moment. Meaning everyone can do something in a matter of life. Don't see dying as something to be scared of, you just go through it." Quinton had to walk outside because of how much it changed him. Claude followed him and said "Dad. What is it?" "That was one of my patients. Two teachers found her in the local church. She was barely even conscious at the time. She spent 4 months in hospital getting better." "I think I remember hearing about this.." "No. No you don't know what happened behind the scenes.." "Sure?" "Yes. She suffered 3 knee operations. We considered amputation at one point. She was strong during the entire 4 month stay in hospital. It was the last time I was ever seen in a hospital."

Back Home
Quinton returned home to Begs, he was happy knowing his son was proving his worth, in another country. Quinton a week later returned to the High School to an assembly. "We welcome back Dr Quinton, and we also welcome our new music teacher. Mrs Collins." Quinton said his messages and then he walked out of the assembly and went back to the staffroom. Quinton was sitting at his desk with his head down. "Working hard. Or hardly working.." said Kari. Quinton turned around and said "Hardly..." Quinton looked up and said "I'm bored of this job. For the first time in 32 years I'm actually bored.." Kari took a deep breath and said "You... You said it... You're bored?" Kari then said "That's the way life goes. You ever thought of being a doctor again?" "To easy. and I don't want to treat people I know.." "Then what do you want to do again? You're to old for the NOL. You're done with medicine, and everyone you know is a teacher." A week later, for all teachers an award ceremony was held for the dedicated and bold. "Tonight we hold this ceremony. For the dedicated and the bold, teachers, who are the ones their before the students and the last ones to leave." "The first award, is known as the 'Dedicated and Bold Teacher' of the Decade. It is tonight awarded to Dr. Quinton Philips." Quinton walked onto the stage and got his award. He shook hands and then took the mike. "Thank you for this wonderful award. I would like to say I may be dedicated and bold to the learning of others, but even the veterans run out of ideas. So if anyone has an idea for a PE lesson, please tell me. Thanks" Quinton walked down the steps and sat back at his table. "The next award is known as the 'HG Service Medal' this is dedicated to a teacher who gives up spare time to help out other charities, and tonight that award goes to Phil Davis." Phil got up on stage and got his award. "The next award tonight. Is one for PD/H/PE teacher of the year. And for the 6th straight year it goes to Dr Quinton." Quinton got up and said "Thanks to the department. And the students who let this happen.. I've been around the department ever since retiring from the NOL and I love every moment of it. The challenge and the people I have met. Over the years, has been amazing. Thanks again.." Quinton stepped down from the stage and finally said outloud. "This is the job, that made me.. me. I can be who I want and I can teach the way I want.. You know if I do ever retire, I'll come back to live on the dream. I'd rather work for something I love, then sit at home all day."

Moment of Gratitude
After he accepted all his awards, Quinton had his speech moment and he wanted everyone to know, if he'd ever retire he would be back as soon as possible, because he always thought being aware and active of new things was the reason he kept coming back. "That's the thing we all love. We can always take the piss out of our job. But we love it and we will always return to those things we love in life."

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
 * Quinton retired from the NOL a second time after injuries and form slumped
 * Quinton's son Claude became an NOL player and broke his all time record