Quinton Philips

Dr Quinton Philips was a male doctor in medicine, retired NOL league player, and was also a teacher and later a police lieutenant. Quinton was born in Snowy Region NSW. Also 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 Jenifer Kari Philips. Quinton taught at his old school. Jen and Quinton also had a child named Claude Philips who also played in the NOL and he also became a teacher. Quinton later became the deputy principal of Begs High, later stepping down and returning to the PDHPE department. Quinton later retired from teaching, became a police officer and then retired to public life. Quinton later died due to failing health. During the alternate storyline of Philips' character he moves to a town called Sebour and makes new friends and a new life. in the alternate storyline Quinton suffers a cancer relapse and dies from a stroke at the age of 62 ( in his mainstream storyline he is 84).

Young Life and NOL Start
Quinton was born in Snowy Region, and he went to school there. He was taught by Kari Kingram & John Kingram and he gained a friendship with both of them after he left. As Quinton had his first job as a server in the Towns largest Wine Tour he never forgot where he got started. Quinton was also good at sports and he gained a contract in the NOL (National Oztag League) at the age of 16, he signed the contract which was worth $1mil a season in the Junior Oztag League (JOG), but he stopped playing Junior NOL to focus on his final two years of high school, with $250,000 in his bank he'd keep it. Quinton on his 20th birthday moved to Begs to begin the next stage of his career. For Quinton his NOL start was when he was in year 12. Quinton was agast at what people thought of his style and how he would continue to do this when he was at the age of 34. But now Quinton was aged 18 and his first game was the game that defined his future. "On the field now making his debut off the bench in the 14th minute is Quinton Philips, student at Snowy Region who's teachers have said he could be the next big thing in the National Oztag League. Aged 18 in round 1. Lets see what he can do." As Quinton ran on to the field in the first minute he was on he scored a try. "Unbelievable! He's been on for less than thirty seconds and he has scored his first try! He ran passed the fullback and winger, stepping over a fallen prop to get to the line. Amazing." Quinton and his team mates gathered round and Quinton said "We.. Need .. To....Run...in zig-zags and then straight. Our wingers need to do that first and then pass to the props." they nodded. As the start of the kick off was done, Quinton passed the ball to one of his wingers, who then passed it back to him. Quinton ran again for another try from the kickoff. "That's two tries to Philips! He's showing unbelievable skill for an 18yr old." in the crowd watching him was Kari Kingram, who was one of the few teachers to believe he would get his debut. Again from the kickoff, Quinton caught it and he ran the length of the field for his 3rd try, 5 minutes later he scored his 4th and 5th after halftime. "The Colts lead 30-10 at halftime. Philips with 5 tries, the most of any member of the NOL debutant." The CEO was watching with the coach from the coaches box. "He's a ball hog, but he manages to get past the defence and score tries. He is what we need to bring this team up from the ashes." "I agree. Where'd you find him?" "He was playing Oztag for sport at his school. he left people chasing him. He's good." "Offer him a contract extension." "What? He's only played a match.." "Give him a few more games, and he'll show why we need school kids to debut. Then we'll give him an extension." As the team ran back out the captain stopped Quinton on the field and said "Remember queue, you have 15 players to pass to." "Let me do it my way cap. I'll show you. Just watch the rookie do his best.." "This is my last season. I wont be told what to do by a rookie!" Quinton turned around and said "You're 40 and you don't know the meaning of sportsmanship. I'm about to teach you that. Its time to lift this team out of the ground. And you aren't doing that. Captain." "Names Jorge." "Jorge" Quinton put his mouthguard back in and took his spot on the field. Quinton caught the ball and ran it up to the 10 meter line before he passed the ball to his hooker, who scored his first ever try in the NOL. "Great pass from Quinton. But the captain seems to be in a bit of trouble." Quinton ran over to the captain who was lying on the ground clutching his knee. "Jorge.. What do you think you done?" Jorge tried to stand but couldn't put pressure on his leg. "I've done my ACL." Quinton looked over and said to him "Put your arms on my shoulder. You end this game by walking back to the bench. No trainers.." "I've torn it 5 times. Feels the same every time.." the commentators then focused on Quinton bringing the captain off the field. "The captain looks to have done something season ending. The trainers a staying on the sideline as rookie Philips brings him to the bench. As stated during his career, Jorge has torn in ACL 5 times. He announced his retirement this season, but I think it'll be earlier then expected. Quinton threw a good pass and the captain goes down as he caught the pass and gave it back just in time for Quinton to give the hooker a try. It just buckled, but a good show of sportsmanship tonight." As Quinton handed Jorge over to the medics, Jorge said "There going to offer you many contracts. Stay with the Colts. We need a fullback again. We've had 2 wingers try to fullback it. But they cannot do it. Stay." Quinton smiled and said "I ain't going nowhere." Quinton ran back to the field of play and positioned himself for kickoff. As soon as the siren sounded for full-time, the score was 68-10, the highest score of the Colts. This put them top of the ladder. As team members were hugging and high-fiving, Jorge was talking to a news crew announcing his immediate retirement from the game. Quinton was stopped by news crew and awarded man of the match. Quinton's moment when he walked Jorge off the field went viral and Quinton said to the media "Our medicos, were busy with 3 blokes who went off with concussion. I might be a school kid, but I'm not leaving a man twice my age to walk off the field. I asked him to put his arm around my shoulder, and walk off together. There's nothing bad about wanting to do that. Other than that, the debut was amazing. 5 tries, 240 all run metres. Great debut. Thanks to my family and friends for coming tonight or watching. Cheers."

NOL Premiership
As the team won their final 10 games of the season, Quinton was the first rookie to take his team through to a Grand Final. With the retirement of Jorge, Quinton was made the youngest captain of an NOL team. Before they ran out for their final match of the season Quinton said "These guys are relentless. But they leave huge gaps in their defense, with the rule changes now we can fend and turn 360', we can get this and we can win this." Quinton then said "We do this for our retired captain." Quinton put his hand in and so did the team. The team belted out "Colts!" before running out. "In his first season in the NOL, Quinton became captain after the retirement of Jorge Jenkins, scored 20 tries and managed to play for his state in the NOL Origin, winning 40-10, and even played for Australia in the AUS v NZ match. Setting up 4 tries and scoring one of his own, and at the age of 18, he turns 19 next week. This'll be a great present, and he's even got the school aged kids having a go. He's been great to the game." As the game started Quinton swallowed hard and took in air. Quinton saw the crowd, it was the biggest crowd of the year and the cheering was deafening. Quinton caught the ball and run past the defense, the gaps were showing and the colts managed to get to the 10 metre line in the first 20 seconds. Quinton passed to the winger Jacko, and he scored a try, in the first 10 minutes the score was 40-12, and Quinton scored 3 of the tries, both wingers, centres and both props scored 2 each. The match was on a knife edge when half time came. Three members of the Rabbits had their season ended with knee injuries and the captain was placed on report 4 times, they were imploding from the stress. The score was 60-20 and the Rabbits had no interchanges left, members playing out of position and a coach who looked like he was going to tear up the contract of his captain. As the teams were in the shed Quinton said "We need to keep our defense up. No lazy tries or missed tackles. We still have 3 interchanges left and we need to use them correctly. Our props have been playing like their on fire setting up and scoring tries, protecting our line. When the 50th mintue mark comes we'll do a three interchange, Tim, Derrik & Jesse will come off, Jason, Greg and James will come on. This is a cruel game and we must not let any more tries in. Alright? Good." As Quinton put his mouth guard back in he ran out to the cheers and boos. He smiled and got into position. When the 50th minute came on they used their last interchanges and thats when all hell broke loose. Greg tackled one Rabbit member and made him puke, he was put on report for dangerous conduct, and the captain was knocked out cold, putting Jason on report, but the Rabbit captain kept on playing and he was again put on report for breaking concussion protocol. As the captain of the Rabbits had the ball Quinton blindsided him with a good tackle. As Quinton reeled out of the tackle he called for the medics. "Are you alright? I didn't mean it.." "Bloody hell. That was a good tackle." As Quinton helped the captain out they exchanged a few words. "So an 18 can produce that. What can your mum produce." This enraged Quinton as he finally cracked. "You know what? I've had enough of your bullshit talking. You play the game concussed, you don't even see the defense. I am done with you and I'm sure your team think that way to. Don't expect me to help you get up after a legal tackle again." Quinton stopped and the play resumed. This time Quinton was running with anger. Quinton ran straight and angry at the Rabbits captain Rex, as he went down, he trampled his hand and stood on his netherregions, all unintenional. As Quinton did this he passed the ball to his winger who scored the matches final try. The end score was 70-20, the biggest NOL grand final win in 30 years. As the whislte went for full time, the captain was still down, holding his hand, he looked up and said "It's all just a game to you. To me it's life." "Enjoy mad Monday without half the team to celebrate with you." Quinton said as he hugged his team-mates. The coach ran out and so did the CEO, proud as punch the team got the victory. The commentators went nuts and the extended Colts team where now partying. As Quinton called for the team to join him on the stage, Quinton said "We were said to fail this season. For the past 4 seasons, we bowed out winning 1 semi final in the past. But today we re-write history, we give the fans what they want. This season has had its ups and downs with the retirement of our captain Jorge. The season ending injury to Ben and the career ending injury to Kami. This is for you guys. This is for the fans." As Quinton lifted the trophy, he yelled "YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH." As he put the trophy in the arms of his team mates he then said "Its been a wonderful season, and we'd like to thank the Bunnies on a good match." Quinton then said "Thank you and thanks for coming out. Words cannot describe this!"

Back to Back Without the Fullback
During pre-season training, Quinton signed a 5 year deal with the Colts that was worth $2.8 million a season, and the salary cap rose from $10mn to $14 mmn, so the Colts re-signed all their players who where off-contract  but for three players who joined rival teams. Quinton was awarded the Fullback position and was given the captainacy full time. The boys where raring to go and so was Quinton. As the 1st round came around, the Colts faced the Ragers, and Quinton was happy to get back to the field. Quinton was getting ready in the sheds when his dad walked in and said "Good to see you going back to the field son. Get ready for a huge season." "Its gonna be a huge one dad. I think we can go back to back. The whole NOL is counting on a team to go back to back." Stan smiled and hugged Quinton then walked out. Quinton put his boots on and huddled the team together. "I want all of you to put in 110% this season. We need to show we are not joking about this season. We proved the NOL world wrong last year. Now lets get this to our year. Our pre-seasons been good, winning the Challenge Cup and the Jumps 9s. We can do this. We are a team.. Colts!" "Colts!" said the team in reprieve. As Quinton ran out with the team he went over to the posts to stretch out. As the season was now on Quinton was ready. As the Rabbits kicked off Quinton got the ball and passed the ball away for a try. During the match it was a hell fire, 4 players were sent off with injuries, 4 went on report. Later during the season, Quinton again took the Colts to the finals. They went straight through to the Preliminary Finals, were they versed the Rabbits. Quinton this time knew their game. Quinton was talking to the boys when he said "We paid a visit last year.. Now remember these boys are relentless. Time to do what we do best." Quinton ran the boys out and he kicked off. As Quinton ran in for a tackle, he caught his head on the hip of his own player. As Quinton reeled out of the tackle, his nose started bleeding and his face started to swell. Quinton fell to his knees and fell on the ground in agony. As the medical crew rushed over to help Quinton, Quinton was holding his jaw, he was also badly concussed. Quinton was put into the recovery position whilst medicos where talking to him. The crowd silent, but the commentators where bias on his injury. "I think he's done his jaw.. The way he's holding his face, his season might be over.." "Just not yet." As Quinton rose, his eye was black and he was placed on the medicab. As Quinton was taken in to the sheds for a scan he knew it was time to step up. "Quinton.. Scans show a small fracture.. You've broken your nose.  The other areas are clear. SCAT Testing next." 20 minutes later Quinton returned to the field with a bandage around his head and stitches on his nose. He was warming up when he was called back into action. "Here running back onto the field.. Its Quinton! Scans have cleared him of any facial injury relating to the jaw or cheekbone. The doctors have said that all the damage he's taken was to his nose. He has no right to be back out here. No right!" Quinton ran back on to the field and said "No more leaking points. Take the left side." Quinton was passed the ball but he passed it to another player. He couldn't see as the swelling was so intense. Quinton put his hand up to the bench and signalled the other fullback, Quinton walked back to the bench and said "I can't see. this swelling is to intense." he said to the doctor. The doctor then signalled the medics who where on the side watching the game. The medic walked over to Quinton who said to the doctor. "That x-ray machine is absolute crap. Replace it." "Alright.." "Not alright do it!" Quinton walked over with the medical crew and placed him on a stretcher. The commentators again speculating his future. "Quinton gettintg in an ambulance. this could be serious to a very underrated side of the competition." As Quinton was taken to hospital, he had another x-ray taken. This x-ray showed a broken cheekbone and a partically broken nose. Quinton's season was over with surgery. He had to wait 8 hours after the injury had happen due to the swelling. Quinton took to his social media, and wrote "My season is unfortunately over. Broken nose and a broken cheekbone, just had surgery, I now look like someone from a horror movie. Lets see the boys get into the GF. I'll be bigger and better next year. #NOL #Lookin'LikeAmonster." Quinton watched the replay of the match over the internet the next day.

3rd Premiership Season
Quinton's 3rd NOL season as captain, he was struggling with form. Quinton even stated the 2 match a week performances were causing player fatigue and injuries. "Its the 2 game a week schedule that makes most players not able to surpass their gaming milestones.. its insane and it is tiring. Reducing it to 1 game a week and have byes in-between matches, players wouldn't be leaving that way and it needs to happen or else our next superstar will play Rugby League. I don't have anything else to add to that. This is my third season and I've played every match, but its getting to the point where fatigue will cause me to leave the game. Player safety should be a thing in this game. We have rules about jump tackling, but not for burnout? It's getting beyond a joke.." shortly after Quinton talked to the media the NOL changed the game for the better. The NOL introduced a shorter season from 30 rounds to 26 rounds, 4 bye weeks, a 4 months off/preseason and a 1 game a week matching system, starting from the next season. Quinton pushed for this change and it made all people who played in the NOL very happy. This year was the year that Quinton could play in another grand final.

Off Season Medical Degree
During the off season, Quinton had driven to Begs University Centre to train in Medicine, in his sense he was training for his own future. Quinton had taken to his Social media to say that he was doing so, as the NOL wouldn't work forever. Especially since there was 2 games of NOL a week for all clubs. Quinton said this in his media statement "I've decided to join a university to help me with my future. because Snowy Region didn't offer what I needed, I've driven to Begs and joined the Begs Medical Uni for the off season. THIS does not mean I will end up playing for them. I am contracted to the Colts and I will see my contract out there, but if my situation changes I'll need to move to Begs and maybe change team.." Quinton posted this and was happy with his decision. "It wasn't the easiest move. But because of this choice it doesn't matter around."

Final Colts Season
Quinton had been a fan favourite for years. But Quinton couldn't keep up with his medical studies playing for the Colts. he announced that his 4th season at the Colts would be his last. He said at his press conference "I have decided to end my time here at the Colts. Due to my contiuned study in Medicine, I have made the decision to sign with another team. This was the hardest choice I have ever had to make. It was not easy.. I thank the fans for coming to every game and cheering on a 'ball hog' fullback. I thank you for the support I've had during my studies. I hope this doesn't dampen my image in the light of work. the fans are great." Two days after this Quinton signed on with the Begs Ragers on a 4 year deal worth $5mn a season. As the new season started Quinton knew lacing his boots with the Colts for his last season, would have to be his most important one he took to his team and said "listen boys, I may be leaving this season, but that doesn't mean we can win another premiership. Lets do this." As Quinton and the team ran out Quinton looked to the crowd and saw the disappointed face of his father, Quinton pointed and yelled out "this is for me and my future dad. you'd never understand."

Beginning with the Ragers
"The marquee signing for the Ragers tonight is about to make his debut in his 4th season in the NOL. Quinton Philips he suffered a broken eye socket during his last season at the Colts. He was very disappointed when he missed the NOL grand final. But as you know change is as good as a holiday. Quinton signed on because of his medical career was here in Begs. and I can say it was the right choice. Lets begin this years season!." said commentators. As Quinton was getting ready a team mate said to him "Its a pleasure. Rotten luck this teams had over the past couple of years. Remember who you are and remember win it for the fans."

Official NOL Retirement
After 6 successful seasons in the NOL, Quinton decided to hang up his boots. He hadn't completed his 5 season deal, only completing two seasons with the Ragers, but he thought it was the right time to do this as his Diploma and Bachelor in Medicine were becoming more important than Oztag itself. Quinton told his team mates his 6th season in the Top Level would be his last. Quinton told the coaches and they called a conference. Quinton was then sitting with the teams CEO + the NOL bosses. Quinton faced the camera and said "Today. I announce my official retirement from the NOL. After 6 successful seasons, and over 300 games, it was the right time to call it. During my career I've played for state 5 times, my country 10 times, my country town 4 times. WInning 4 premierships and 2 Club Challenges." "Was this your own decision, or one made by your path to take at Uni?" "A bit of both." "What do you take away from the NOL..?" "Let me tell you all something... When I signed my 1st NOL contract, I bought my mum and dad a house. I paid for a new car for them, and I even paid a debt for them. My dad is a retired Army veteran who was injured in training conditions.. He now has a new lease on life after I paid for his hip surgery. Family means everything to me. So does a team such as the Ragers or the Colts. But I want to do more. I want to help those in danger/ in need the most. That's why I am going to become a doctor in medicine. Begs was the right place to call it. Many people said I wouldn't last in the NOL after my first full season. 2 games a week until the rule changes. But I proved them wrong. I proved you all wrong. I'm going to show what life will be like when I go into medicine." Quinton stopped and the Big Boss of the NOL said "For your hard work and dedication Quinton, we will pay out the rest of your contract and retirement NOL funds are $40,000 a year + tax. Thank you for all that you have done. You've brung back crowds and we are now signing more school kids in year 12 than ever before." "I hope their not being dumped in the Reggies for 10 years before they play league." "No.. we started the U25s Bolden Cup so we can put them directly into teams for at least a taste of the NOL. New rules are in place making your debut the age of 17, for safety reasons.." "17 is enough to play over 500 games. I was lucky to even be signed!" "You were good enough to the hunters who find people like you Quinton. You brought that to the table." "I brought in what it takes to sit out of a grand final. Ruling myself out of a back-to-back. The new rules in the sheds. Anything suspected of being broken you call for an ambulance and not use out dated shitty equipment!" The Boss chuckled and said "That was part you yes, but whatever you did, we followed because you were the youngest captain to captain a side for 30 years." Quinton smiled and said "Not only that I was the youngest to play for country." Quinton stood up and shook the hand of the BIg Boss and he said "I'll be back one day. In the 9s maybe. But I am forever grateful." Quinton waved and he left the building.

Meeting Andrew
After Quinton had retired from the NOL, Quinton ran into Adams whilst walking in the street. Quinton had said at the time, "Hey, would you like a job?" "You're the guy who just retired from the NOL, what job are you going to next?" "I'm on my way to the UOBMC, I'm going to study medicine and become a doctor, and I am looking for someone to look after my house and maybe even live there if you want." "Ok, I accept, what is the pay? You get 40 an hour and you can live in the spare room, this has its own bathroom and connected kitchen." "I can agree there."

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 reoccurrence 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 someone's shoes you never know their story. Injuries are tough to deal with, and if didn't want to play we're not holding it against 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 consequence, 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." "Yeah, she may never dance again. This break is one of the worst I've seen. She may have come back from a broken back, but this may be her closing curtain." Quinton finally finished and he tapped the bed for the people to move her. Wicks followed Quinton and said "You." "If you think she will dance after an injury that horrific, it caused three kids to vomit Wicks, you have another thing coming. She is to be looked after, if she cannot return, full payment of her school fees. And if she doesn't sue, I won't see a problem with her ever returning to dancing." Wicks then said "She's resilient I'll give her credit, she'll need it." A couple of weeks later Quinton saw Tara again and told her the truth. "You may actually never dance again. We took some tests while you were under, you've got BBS." "What's that?" "Your bones are to brittle for dancing. But if we can give you potassium, we can get your bones strong enough to dance again. Or you'll have to choose another sport." Tara then said "Rehabbing, is the only way to come back from this?" "Basically. What you want is to dance again but your body has had enough. We need to change your diet and the way you eat. Dancing stresses the muscles and joints, your lucky to even still be walking." A couple of months later, Tara was up and walking again, but Tara had some news for Quinton. "Dr Quinton. Thank you for getting me up and walking again. But I've decided to quit dancing. I've never felt better and I think it is the right time to give it up." Quinton smiled and said "I think you're either making a mistake or a very good choice. Do you want to give up your life and return to the farm?" Tara then said "I made the decision over the months. I tried to practice during that time. And it's not giving me a buzz the way it used to. I'm going to the farm to help out." Quinton then said "If you decide to dance again, come and see me, we'll work something out." "Sure thing Dr Philips." A couple of months later Quinton was on call and he was in his office doing work, when he saw Tara again. She was walking past again this time on crutches. "Tara?" said Dr Quinton. "Tara turned and said "Hi Dr Quinton." "What happened to you?" "Foot injury, Dropped something on it at the farm, going to physio." "Come and talk to me first. I'll tell your physio you'll be late." Quinton paged the physio and told her he was talking to Tara. "So how you holding up, how's the leg going?" "Just right. I got a settlement because the injury was on Dance Academy time and they were watching. I've seen three other doctors about my back and they said not to return to dancing for about a year. I've decided to give it up and help at the farm, and help dad and mum even on crutches its not stopping me." Quinton smiled and said "Look it's good to see you up again but Dr Wicks is on the ramage I'd avoid the left corridor. Just remember if you need anymore help.. I'm a call away." Tara smiled and she walked away.

Going back to school
Quinton after he finished his day in Medicine. He had decided to go to Begs High School, and he started to work there. Quinton walked into the office of Gregor Hullen the deputy principals office. "You must be Quinton Philips." "Dr. Quinton Philips. Orthopaedic Surgeon, who has a bachelor in PDHPE and education. I'm here for the job in the PD department." "Head Teacher position would suit you well. Mr. Philips." "It would." "Yes.. As we lost one of the teachers earlier in the year due to illness. Extended cancer battle." Quinton was later in the day introduced as the head teacher of the PDHPE department there he met, Kari Davis, Phil Davis, Jenifer Kari Philips and Michelle Dangerfield the teachers of the department. "Ah you must be Quinton. The new head of the Department. Welcome aboard." "Thanks. Look at this moment I'll just take the inside lessons. Take a couple from you guys. How does that sound?" "Sounds good! Thank you!" said Kari. "We've had an influx of lessons, we've barely been outside for 4 months. We're glad you came. Its been hard since the loss of the other Phil." said Jenifer. "And we needed another teacher.. Phil took 2 year 7 classes and his senior PE class haven't had a proper teacher in 6 months, and we're desperate to get the kids outside. its just been so hard." "that's why I am here. I want you all to take the kids outside and I will organize what you need."

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. 180 games for the Colts and 70 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, it doesnt matter now..."

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, James '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. e.g. "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, every time 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 realized 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." Jen slowly started to walk over. "Jen.." the school then went quiet as Quinton got down on one knee. "Will you marry me?" Jen rushed over and hugged Quinton and said "Yes! I will Quinton!" Quinton and Jen embraced and the school stood up all clapping at once. HG saying "Well this is first here! Congratulations on Karton!! Jen 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." Jen then said "I love you even more Quinton. With that beard is even better." Jen 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 till 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 Jen 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?" Jen smiled and said "I always wanted to start a family. But I can't.." "Why not?" "Because.. of my ovaries." Jen 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." Jen then said "I always wanted to hold a little one in my arms. I never got the chance after the building collapse. Because my life flashed before me." Quinton then said "You were pregnant when the building collapsed?" Jen nodded and said "It was when you were arrested I miscarried." Jen was in tears. "I lost him.." "How far along were you?" "3 months.." Quinton hugged Jen 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." Jen 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, and then we can start a family. I don't care how long we have to wait.." Jen smiled and Quinton hugged her again.

Quinton's Emotional YouTube video
Quinton was sitting in his room marking when he had a brain wave, he picked up his work and moved it to another table, and thought about an idea. Quinton was logged on to his YT account and he had his editing program up.. Quinton sat back down, and turned his camera on. "Hi, everyone. Quinton here. I was marking assessment tasks and exams, and I have to say.. A mark does not define who you are. I haven't told anyone this, and probably it was for the best.. But when I was in year 10, I was pulled aside by the career's advisor, who told me 'Quinton I suggest you change your subjects.. you wont make it into university. You played in the Junior Oztag Group and maybe just maybe, you wont turn to drugs, but you'll probably be dead by the age of 23'. And that drove me nuts.. I was in his office and the door was closed. He then said "and maybe with the money you made in JOG you can buy a good car. but you wont get a good job. you'll live off welfare.'. That's when I got up and shoved him up against the wall and said to him. 'You don't say that to a student.. and I am telling you now you keep your eye on that fuckin TV, because when I get into uni I'm going to make sure I make your life hell, you'll be seeing me on that TV the minute I graduate, the minute I see you, I will remind you.' I let him go and then walked out of his office. My choice of subjects were, English Extension, PDHPE, Science - Chemistry and Biology, SLR, Geography and Media Studies. I stuck to them and never looked back. But my marks in Year 11 were the best they could be and I wasn't going to let a divorce get in the way.. And even the Career Advisor breathing down my neck telling me I wouldn't get into uni. The one thing I decided to do. if I was going to fly under the radar. I would make myself into a leader, and that's what I did. I became a School captain. it was an amazing moment... Quinton sighed and said.. After that, i moved out of my parents house and into my uncles house, because I couldn't deal with my parents fighting.. it was just annoying..' Quinton talked for another 10 minutes about his year 11 and 12 years.

Return To Work- The School
It was a hard wake up call for Quinton to return to work after the conversation with Jen 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 Jen 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." "So what was that all about it being so great again.." "It's not it's crap and people in the medic profession don't use it. There is always a 90% chance it'd fail in the first two years.." 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. So I expect you all do something." 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." Quinton walked back to his class and he apologized. "I'm sorry. It was just raw emotion that came out of me." "We understand."

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. And this time. You are dead.'" 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. Jen said to him "While you were in hospital, Hullen was sent back to jail. He was found dead 3 days later. He was shot 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 Jen! He lied to everyone! I just want to get over this! Not live it again! Because he lied to me, you and all the staff, over the years. I just glad it's over." Quinton walked into his office, where he sat down in his chair and said "Look Jen 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.." Jen then said "We all had our doubts about him. Just remember you still have to teach and you need to not let this control you. It's never going to leave you but you need to teach to get it out of your head for good or at least until you're a lot older." Quinton was still wearing a knee brace after he had been leg-locked and it tore some muscle around his knee. Quinton then said to Jen "He was going to hurt you Jen, I would have died just to protect you, our vows my be protect each other but your vows cannot protect from that." "But you didn't die Quinton. He wanted to hurt you. He didn't want you dead.." "His eyes told the story Jen. His eyes told the world he wanted me a decoration on the school oval.. He was filled with so much anger about being fired it was not funny. You should have seen his face when he should he was going to end it right there. It wasn't something we ever saw, because he hid his feelings so we never had the chance to ask him if he was ever ok. Until that day he ran after H block collapsed. It was the scariest thing you can see. I was never held at point blank when I was on call at the hospital, guess it was my luck to ever be here and have one held to me twice. Lucky eh? I wanted to know what he felt from inside his mind. It doesn't show it, most of us don't." Jen then said "He got what was coming to him Quinton. Now just forget what happened and move on with life. You'll never have to deal with him again. No more lies no more lying pain coming from his direction." "I'll always remember it don't worry. It's the thing no one wants to see."

Just Another Day
Quinton and Jen 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 Jen 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.." Jen 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.. But there is a nerve issue." 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! And trust me the next time you hurt yourself I will not help you.." 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. A couple of days later Kopel had dropped out of Begs High.

Jen's troubled pregnancy
Two years after the building collapse almost cost Jen her life, she fell pregnant with their first child. Quinton was over the moon but promised not to be protective or over the top. Two weeks after telling Quinton, Jen told all of the school staff and they were happy as well. But things didn't go to well for Jen during her pregnancy. 7 months into her pregnancy Jen experienced fainting spells during class lessons and hunger spells at home. One day whilst teaching Jen was talking to Kari, "So how are you doing Jen? how is the pregnancy?" "these fainting spells are driving me nuts. I have them during lessons." "Your iron levels could be low." "They cant explain it but whatever happens in my pregnancy my carry over to after it. I don't want to give up teaching because of it." "Those things dont always happen." As Jen looked to the stairs she grabbed the rail and said "Of course.." at that moment she missed the rail and fell for 4 metres down the stairs. "Oh Christ!" yelled Kari. Kari ran down the stairs and said "Jen, Jen are you alright?!" Jen was unresponsive, Kari yelled out "Someone help, anybody!" Kari got her phone out and called 000. "Hello, Ambulance please!." "What is the matter." "I need an ambulance immediately. My colleague who is 8 months pregnant just fainted and fell down the stairs! She's badly hurt, she's breathing but unresponsive. Please hurry" Kari put her phone down and saw Quinton on his phone and Kari yelled "Quinton! I need your help to roll her!" "What happened?" as Quinton rushed over, "We were talking, she had one of her spells and she fell down the stairs." As the ambulance came Quinton checked her over and said "where is the blood coming from?" "I don't know, but we need to get her to hospital. now." Quinton then said "Get me a privacy curtain." "You dont think?" "I hope not." as Quinton looked to Kari. "The fainting spells have only gotten worse. She doesn't have iron or pica. then what is it.." said Quinton. "Kari what where you talking about when she had her spell?" "The assessment task on gym." Quinton looked puzzled. "Its not hot and its not cold." As the paramedics hurried with the curtain, students were told to stay in classrooms. The curtain was up and Quinton assessed her. He lifted up her dress and saw blood coming from her thigh. "Found the bleeding. nasty thigh gash." As a neck brace was put on Jen, she became responsive. "What happened?" "Jen you fainted and fell." "Thats normal now for me." "No. No its not. We need to get you to hospital now." They rolled Jen onto a board and placed her in the ambulance at full speed. Kari was left behind and went into the teachers bathroom to clean herself up. "Kari I just heard what happened are you ok?" said Phil. "Yeah I guess." Phil hugged Kari and said "Jen will be fine." At the hospital Jen was rushed into Maternity, where the head doctor rushed to her side, "We got the news. Jen any pain besides the leg? any discomfort?" Quinton butted in and said "She fell down stairs, she has a lac on her head and had loc. but was breathing. what do you call that then?" "I don't know Quinton! The problem is the constant fainting spells. Its not normal. We need to run some x-rays and tests to see what it is." Quinton paced up and down and said "Is the baby causing this?" Jen looked up and said "Its the last thing.." As Jen was wheeled in to the tests, Quinton was pacing up and down and was pulled aside by Trish. "Quinton.." "Trish".. "Are you ok?" "I don't even know.." "Look she can go down hill again.. You know that right.." "I do.. And it sucks. There is nothing I could do, and being a doctor I failed my own work load." "Quinton this is not your fault. If it is her body, you can always have another baby. But you cant get your wife back." Quinton sat on the ground and looked at Trish and said "I've done a lot of bad things Trish.. But nothing is as worse and being yelled at by your own staff members that your wife fainted down the stairs. This entire situation is fucked up.." 10 minutes later the doctor came back and said. "I've got good and bad news." "Gimme the good first." "The Baby is fine.." "The bad?" The doctor swallowed and said "Jen has a brain aneurysm. A big one." Quinton looked up from the floor in disbelief. "A brain aneurysm... Is this causing her fainting spells?" "I believe so. But the even worse news is that she needs surgery, or she will die." Quinton got up off the floor and said "That means early delivery.." The doctor nodded and so did Quinton. Quinton rubbed his temples and said "I'll talk her." "Be quick.." "Also what about her leg.." "That's broken to. So it will have to be a C-section" Quinton sighed again and wiped sweat off his head. Quinton walked to his wife's room and said "Hey.." "Hey bud.. How you doing.." "I'm good." "So what's the matter?" "Brain aneurysm.." "You?" Quinton looked away and swallowed.. "Me? But how.." "It explains the fainting, the anger issues, and everything else. It comes on with no symptoms until it bursts." "Jesus. Quinton.. don't mince words." "I'm a doctor its how it goes. You need to understand.. You need immediate surgery." "But what about the baby?" "You need a C-section." Jen looked at Quinton and said "Do it." "Are you sure?" "Quinton for god sake, do it. I cant keep on fainting everyday. If this thing is going to be rough I've got you as a family member." Jen wrote on a piece of paper and gave it Quinton. "Claude.. Whose Claude?" "Our Son's name." Jen smiled and said "Our Sons name", Quinton hugged Jen and said "See you on the other side." "You to..." Quinton walked to the door and said "Love you." and as he walked out he felt the world leave him. Jen was sitting on the bed nervous, as she felt her body go weak. Jen laid her head down and had the nurses inject the sleep drugs for surgery. "What will happen?" she said. "A lot of things. Jen." said the nurse. "Like what?" "You are having major surgery, Jen. I wont mince words either, you will have your leg fixed, baby born and a brain bleed taken out. Its gonna be a lot. Your body may not cope. That is why in this situation we opted for a medically induced coma, after the baby is born." "But... I didn't agree to that!" "You didn't. But Quinton did." "Oh come on!" "It is the safest option. It was the smartest thing Quinton has said all day. He is protecting you, and letting your body heal." Jen sighed as she finally nodded off. Quinton was pacing around the hall when Trish popped up again and said. "Burning holes in the floor?" "I heard that entire conversation. I'm saving her life and she doesn't even care. She has a brain bleed and a broken leg.. It could be worse, I could have a comatose wife.." Trish slapped Quinton and said "Don't be a dickhead." "What the hell.." "Quinton, she is scared what the hell do you expect." "Not much." Trish then said "Go to your old office and sit in there. You need to calm down." "But.." "Go!" Quinton walked off as Jen went into surgery. "All I can say is this will be a baby that will be sporty.." said the doc delivery the baby. "What did she want to call it.." "Claude" said a voice from nowhere. "Where did that come from!" The doctors looked up and saw it come from the peanut gallery. "Quinton!" "And I heard every thing you said.." "Quinton.. Don't take it seriously, but this bub is heavy.. 7 pound 6." Quinton smiled and said "And.." "He will go straight to neonatal icu, he is way to young to sustain life but got a 8 on the apgar test. be lucky. He's gorgeous." Quinton smiled and said "continue". As Claude was taken away Quinton kept watching. A surgeon saying 10 minutes later. "Heart beat is out of wack." Quinton looking on and said "What's going on.." just as he said she crashed. "Commencing CPR. Common!" Quinton jumped up and looked on in horror. Quinton had his hands on the glass and the doctor known as Rickie whispered under his breath "Common. You brought life in today.. no way in hell I am letting you go." Quinton was still frozen looking at the window. Rickie then looked over at the screen and said "Heartbeat! I gotta heartbeat!" Quinton stepped back and left the room, he went into the carpark, as surgery went on Rickie said "I saw that. He dropped off the map." "What.." "Quinton. He loves this woman. But she crashed once. And they the entire fainting thing happened is weird. I think she wanted to get away from him." "Are you sayin.." "No not that. I'm saying that she was, I don't know, having attacks when she saw him." "But she was having them in classes, when he was nowhere near. I think the baby was sucking her dry." "I think that aswell, but it is good that he cares enough for her. A lot of men would have walked away right now.." Quinton was still in the car park when Michelle walked up to Quinton and saw him smoking. "Smoking Quinton.. Wow." Quinton saw Michelle and said "Shut up.." "Wow.." "No I'll give you wow, her job put her in hospital and it but her in intensive care." Michelle slapped Quinton and said "No Quinton.." 40 minutes later Jen was out of surgery and in recovery.

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 car park 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 staffroom 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.. No one else will ever take it because it is mine." Quinton then hung up and he also agreed to what Kari said to him the other time. Jen and Quinton now both at the school for 15 years each. Quinton had decided not return to the hospital and it was tiem for that to be known.

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 opened his laptop pressed record and said "Hello everyone it's me Dr Quinton. I've been asked multiple times if I will ever return to medicine. And here is my answer. After a couple of long discussions with my wife and the school staff, I have decided not to return to medicine for good. 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." He then turned the laptop back around and said "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 turned his laptop around and said "It's not because I want go back to medicine. It's because I love the school and I love my job here at Begs High." 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 Jen 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 Jen." "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 and said "We all need a 2IC, in every department, so why not me?" "You two are married.." "So back home there are tons of married couples who are 2ICs." "But that is not always true. And the way it seems."

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 knee is 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?" "Nothing. All clear Quinton just some swelling." "Alright thank you." Quinton got up and limped away back to the oval. "Welcome back Q. How is it?" "Just swelling."

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 car park. "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.. Jen, nickname of 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 and the Begs school 'family'." 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." "But.." "It's what I think anyway. It was the way I saw things back then."

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. I told a class that it was a better way of doing a reconstruction." "You're welcome.." Quinton then laughed and 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.."

Not Rising for Sarah
Quinton was with his PE class along with Jen, 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 Jen and said "Move these kids into another room.." "But Quinton.." "Play in the other room Jeni!" "is this serious Quinton?" "It's about to turn serious if you don't move the kids next door. They don't need to see a medical issue today." 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 seizure, 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 Jen?""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 seizure 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 Phil's hand and said after the call was made. "Call her mother. Sarah is notorious for forgetting to take her insulin. and after she goes to the hospital, I want you to talk to the school's councilor. I fear we might lose this battle." Phil nodded and Quinton sighed a heavy sigh. As Quinton looked down his phone was ringing, it was from the hospital. "Quinton, we have everything ready for your arrival, we had to send a chopper because all ambulances are busy, just hold on." Quinton then said "Get me the updated Sadrah file. I'll need to read to when I get there." "Will do. Sandra is waiting for you and she's in shock. Take as much time as you need." Quinton turned to Phil and said "Look after her for a minute." Quinton went outside to make a call on his phone. "Hey its Quinton. its bad news, Sarah McGregor. Yep. Yep. Diabetic seizure, shes had four and is very notorious for not taking her insulin, this is if Sandra takes us to court, whose fault is that? hers? ok. ok. ok. It is hers because she does it on purpose. well she knows that and so do we. we take all precautions. Alright thank you." as Quinton hung up, Kari came out of the other room and said "What's going on in there Quinton?" "You want the truth?" "Not really, but i'd like to know what's going on." "McGregor is going into a coma, and she may die. She's a diabetic who purposefully forgets to take medication. I just called the board and our lawyer. If they sue they wont get a cent. because of her condition it was her fault medically for not providing her own care. we are not at fault. its a scary situation in there Kari." Kari sighed and said "good at least the board knows." Quinton called Roy to tell him what was going on, as he hung up, Phil came out and said "Quinton, can I say something?" "Yeah." "Its tense in there, its quiet and its making me nervous. what if she dies? I don't think i'd actually care when it'd happen, but later on it would hit me like a freight train." Quinton grabbed a piece of paper out of his pocket and said "Here. I used this bloke after Matthews died. he's good." "Thanks" as they talked the noise of a chopper got closer. "What's that noise?" "Its the chopper!" Quinton went through the staff door to get to the oval. "Hurry guys, she's in here!" "Coming" as the two medics ran with their gear and a spine board, Phil was walking up to the office to phone Quinton's councillor. The Medics were prepping Sarah for transport when Quinton said "tube her." "What?" "Just do it. trust me!" The medic tubed her and put her on a machine. Quinton went outside and grabbed the bed out of the chopper. "What's her glucose?" "It's way to high. medication isn't working!" "Shit." Quinton helped load Sarah on the chopper and said "What's going on Sarah." Quinton leaned back in his chair and said "This isn't normal." 10 minutes later the chopper landed at the hospital and Quinton messaged ahead to Jen to bring his stuff to the hospital. "Mrs McGregor?" Quinton said as he got to the entrance of the ICU. "Yes.." "Follow me to my old office. It's just down the hall." Quinton turned to the nurse and said "Test for everything. Everything even STD's." "Yes Quinton." Quinton turned to walk to the hallway. He opened the door and let Sandra in first. Quinton saw the file there on the desk. "What's wrong with her Quinton, what happened?" Quinton opened the file and said "It looks like her mismanagement of her diabetes lead her here." "That's not helping Quinton." "Either is your guidance to help Mrs McGregor." "Excuse me.. How dare you.." Quinton then said "How well do you know your daughter Sandra." "Very." Quinton put the folder down and said "You remember the Sadrah file?" "I do why?" "You've been lying Sandra. Tell me when the last time you were hospitalized was?" "5 years ago. Ankle fracture." "And Sarah?" "3." Quinton turned the folder around and said "She's been seeking her own treatment, under your name Sandra. She's taken your medical card and gone in for treatment as you." Sandra was stunned. "Why that little shit." Quinton then said "I just hope you know, the board of education and the lawyers know everything. So you wont be able to sue, due to medical facts, that she wasn't looking after herself properly." "What.. yes she was! How dare you!" Then a knock at the door. "Come in" as the door opened an out of breath nurse said "Quinton, blood work is in.. Its baaaad" The nurse then saw the file on the desk. "Good the folder now has no use anymore." "It proves a case." As Quinton looked at the results he looked at them in horror. "You cannot be serious." "What is it?" "She has cocaine in her system. as well as Glymin, that's a dangerous mix. Is this right? Coke and Glymin. holy shit.." "What" Quinton looked up and said "I'm glad I told the medics to put her on a ventilator, she's taken a mix of drugs that cause the immune system to shut down. She's in a diabetic coma, with her kidneys going haywire." Quinton got up and told Sandra to come with him. "What's going on Quinton." Quinton ignored her and walked into the ICU where he saw two nurses hooking her up to a dialysis machine. "Nurses. Can you look for needle marks.." "That makes sense Quinton, she's a diabetic." "Just look." The nurses looked as Quinton sat down. "I found something. Its a reddish needle mark. I think it was the coke injection." Sandra stood next to her daughter as she looked down and said "How long? How long does she have.." "It could be hours. or days. We are making her comfortable Sandra." Quinton folded his arms and waited. Sandra sat in the chair next to her daughters side. Quinton at the time was messaging Roy saying it wasn't getting any better and she would likely go in a couple more hours or so. Quinton was about to fall asleep at 2:30 in the afternoon, when the machine shook him back to life. Sandra looked at Quinton in horror, Quinton leaped from the chair and walked over to Sandra, she had suffered a heart attack, and stopped breathing, Sandra nodded to Quinton and said to him "Let her rest. Please." Quinton nodded as the nurses walked in. The nurses walked over and turned the machines off. Quinton disconnected the air tube and said "Time of death 2;39pm." Quinton wrote in down and turned to Sandra, "I'm so sorry for you loss Sandra." Quinton walked outside the ICU to see nurses who hoped for the best. Quinton looked up and closed the door and looked to the nurses, shaking his head. Quinton got his stuff and walked back to his car. He drove back to the school, where he called the board and the schools lawyers about the death. Quinton got out of the car and walked into the school, where Roy had called and assembly for Quinton to tell the entire school of the events of the day. As Quinton saw Roy, Roy saw the sadness in Quinton's eyes and knew what he was about to say. "Roy, you called this assembly?" "I did. Quinton you need to tell them, they need to know." Quinton nodded and said "How's Phil?" "He's heard the news and has taken long service leave." "That's good for him at least." Roy handed Quinton the mic and Quinton walked down to the bottom of the school and cleared his throat before turning the mic on. "Afternoon everyone. I have some very terrible news, today during one lesson, a student was flown to hospital after suffering several seizures during a PE lesson. for those in that class yes it was Sarah McGregor. Sarah had blood tests done and her glucose levels were through the roof. And even though I am not allowed to medically tell you how she died, I am going to. It was a combination of cocaine, glymin and failure to inject insulin. Glymin is an anti-diabetic drug, coke everyone knows." Quinton swallowed hard and said "I want you to stand for a minute of silence for Sarah. Someone taken so young." As the entire school witnessed an minute silence for Sarah. As the minute was up Quinton said this "due to these events the police are taking questions about how Sarah was behaving and what she was like before period 2." Quinton went back to his office and he saw police sergeant Adams. "Quinton. We have found evidence." "Really what is it?" Adams opened and evidence bag and held a syringe. "Jesus christ." "This is now a murder investigation. We found another one at the hospital. Confirms what was in her system." "Sandra murdered her daughter. Thats fucked up." "Right it is. But were not waiting on claims you have two days to give a case or this goes under the rug." quinton nodded. "I know.." Adams left as Quinton called parents to tell them the news. Two days later Quinton gave evidence. "Our hot weather protocol, is that any temperature above 33• we pull off all outdoor activity and ask all those with a medical condition to sit out. As a fact i only started taking practical lessons before our either teacher left. Sarah bluntly forgave the rules and joined in. She was one person we knew had a condition but didnt sit out." "This in being with hot weather protocol, are you aware anyone asthmastic should not be playing sports?" "Yes i am. They still do it and we montior them closely. Those who purposely forget to bring puffer have to be dealt with. I mean what happens when they have an attack? I have to calm the down, i have to let them know they are ok. I cant run off to get the spare puffer and not all medication is the same!" "Alright." "And one more thig, this is a murder investigation and there is proof that Sarah was injected with those two illegal drugs! She was caught on carpark security tape and the two syringes she used.. She threw in the bushes." Sandra's lawyer stood up and looked at her. He then said "I cant rep a person who did this! I have morals. Im going into medicine.." He got up and he walked out. "Since your lawyer walked out on you. Proceedings have to continue. You entered a plea of not guilty to 5 charges, but the jury isnt happy about that. In all my year as a judge i havent heard of something so cold. That is why i am bypassing the jury." Quinton sat down next to Jen and breathed in. "Sandra Therese McGregor for the charge of, murder, illegal drug use causing death, obtain drugs to cause harm, common assault and recklessly causing injury. This court sentences you to 10 life sentences without the possibiltiy of parole. Even that isnt enough to rid the world of evil. You have not shown remorse in taking your daughters life nor have you tried to hide the fact you where guilty. I put you into a prison with high security but not into protection. But before this Court is dismissed, I want a chat to the school teachers, minister and BET." As the judge banged the gavel cries where heard across the room, the media reporting it all live. "BREAKING NEWS, coming from Begs court, a woman who murdered her daughter has been given 10 life sentences and will never ever see the light of day again. The judge took just 3 hours to take in consideration the events of that day, the evidence before him and medical files. The judge let all the other jurors out, but word is he is talking to staff of the Board of Education to possibly bring in new changes for school across the country. But one thing is, this judge isn't taking the low road. Sally Fitzgerald. out." Back in the courtroom, the judge was facing the staff from the high school as well as talking to members of the BET. "Alright before you can go. I want you BET and minister, to fully look at the rules of weather and medicals. I want a COMPLETE overview. You have TWO weeks to come up with new rules and ideas, or I will." Quinton then said "That should be easy. Its been on the agenda for 20 years!" Quinton got up and said "It only took the death of a student to do this."

New Rule Changes
As Quinton was talking to the staff in the common room he was thinking about what changes where going to be brought in. When he got a call from the BET. "Quinton speaking." "Quinton, if you near a laptop or TV, we are going live in 5 minutes to bring in the new rule changes." "Complete overhaul?" "Complete, new rules and fines." "Ok." as Quinton walked over to the laptop he said "5 mins. make sure you're up and about.." Quinton hung up and said "That was the board. Their going live in a few minutes." Quinton logged on to the live feed and pulled the screen down. As the member of education Steve Limes stood next to David Kilmer, Kilmer had an envelope. "Are we live?" "Yes" said the cameraman. "Good." Kilmer cleared his throat and gave the envelope to Steve. "Good morning everyone. You may be wondering why we called a press conference. But we are calling this announcement to be the biggest in the history of education. Over the past 2 weeks, we have delegated a new bunch of rules and regulations surrounding students with medical conditions and 'supposed' conditions." David was handed the envelope back and he opened it. he cleared his throat and said


 * PRESS RELEASE

"Being effective immediately all students who suffer from any condition related to the heart will be asked to under go testing before they return from christmas holidays. This rule will be put in with immediate effect from next year onward. This rule is to protect out heart conscious students and if the risk is to high they will be monitored during the term by their teacher and if necessary sit out those during that lesson. Subjects including drama, pe and agriculture where this is seen the most"

"Regulations surrounding the 'heat' rules have been up for debate for many years. But effective immediately. During summer weather in the events of a day above 40• all outside activity will be suspended and moved indoors. Insuring student welfare and keeping them hydrated during these events. That beings me to the next point.."

"The BET will donate to all schools $4000 to build and maintain a water bottle refill station. Some schools already have some in place but not all because of the high solution of an agriculture teacher being a dumb ass."

"This bring me to the end of this conference. But this release was personal, we had many people to think of and some of the new rules would've forced some to go to the doctor before every term, but we knew it was wrong and i cant stay mad at the bitch who murdered her daughter if it wasnt for her we wouldnt of had to do anything. We had doctors, TEF (teachers education federation), DR QUINTON, AND FREAKING HIGH COURT JUDGE. Breathing down our necks for the last 15 years and this past two weeks. And the rules are getting dumber and dumber, and it was hard to change the rules when they are already good enough. so the 3 new rules that were said before, the students with heart issues, heat rule and refill stations, are in immediate effect as of the end of this press conference."

Kilmer then said "Thank you for listening, and fuck you." he then stuck up his rude finger to the camera and walked off the stage.

•end press release

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.. But this should be all we need to save us from any trouble in the future. We're all trained in first aid, but not as much as you." "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.."

Quinton's Affair
As Kari was sitting in her office doing work late and night, Quinton was there with her sitting in his own office. Quinton decided to go into where Kari was and he said "Need a friend?" Kari smiled and said, "Sure. Last nights are getting to me now its bizarre how much paper work there is in this sector now. I hate it." Quinton chucked and said "just how it goes I guess." As the two continued working, Kari went to go and open the door to left some air in as Quinton stood up and went close to her. Kari smiled and said "Quinton. This isn't happening here.." said she slyly. Quinton chucked and said "no one will ever know." "Not in the staff room at least." Quinton chucked and said "I know a place. follow me." Kari then said "This is weird, i'm married, I have kids Quinton, if we do this everyone will know." Quinton sighed and said "I know." "You not long lost your wife. Do you want to do this? What if we get caught?" Quinton laughed "now? no one is going to be here at this time." "Then why are we?" Quinton shrugged. Quinton closed the door and smiled. As Quinton took off his shirt, Kari looked on and said "Wow." Quinton walked over to Kari and placed his hand on her cheek. "I wont lie Kari, i've always had feelings for you." Kari then said "Since when?" "Since we started working together." Quinton's lips meet Kari's and Kari tried to pull away but couldn't. Quinton and Kari got into passionate love making. A few moments after, they heard a door open. "Oh shit.." Quinton chucked and said "probably no one." As they continued with kissing and getting dressed. As the door to the staffroom door opened a familiar face walked in. "What the hell you two!" It was Trish Meriweather who sprung the two out. "Trish!. What are you doing here." "No reason. Not to mention why are you still here. And put your god damn pants on." Kari then said "It was his idea." "Thats no excuse Kari. Even if Quinton has his 10 pack from his NOL days, that makes it no better." Trish turned and slapped Quinton on the cheek. "And you. She is married! You cant do that. How long." Quinton sighed as Kari looked at him. "How long!" Trish said again. "Tonight. Its the only time we've done anything like this." Kari sat down as Trish said to her "Wait here." Kari nodded. Trish then grabbed Quinton by the ear and walked him outside. "Quinton. What the hell was that." "That was my doing. All of it. It just happened, we've been working late the past couple of weeks, tonight just broke me." Trish then said "Does John know?" Quinton then said "He doesn't." "Look this goes against everything I do, but I wont tell him on one condition. If anything happens to Kari, if you just ended up having sex in a school staffroom for a laugh. I promise you no second chances, I will go straight to the Education Board." Quinton nodded and said "Thank you Trish." Trish slapped Quinton again. "Don't. If she is hurt in all this. You will never, ever work in teaching again. And if this does get out, I will protect Kari and not you. She has a family Quinton." "What.. I don't? My son.." "Is in Canada and never talks to you. Your wife is dead, be careful what you say next Quinton.. You just had an affair, need I say more? Babies." Quinton looked and said "I am sorry you walked in on that." "You had a shirt on at least. Now. Go home. Your work can stay here." Quinton walked away and Trish went back inside. "Kari." Kari started crying and said. "It wasn't planned, it just happened." Trish said "I understand. But was it forced.. did he hurt you?" "No. No.." Trish then took something out of her handbag and gave to it Kari. "Take it now." "What is it?" "A morning after pill. Just in case." Kari took it and said "I'm going to tell John." Trish said "Good idea." "But you told Quinton you would say anything." "If he was to tell him I'd back you. All the way." Kari picked up her phone and called John. "John. I need you to come to the staffroom. I have something to tell you." John agreed. 10 minutes later, Kari was talking heart to heart with John and told him the truth. John wasnt mad. he said "I think, I get it." Trish looked and said "Quinton is at home if you want to speak with him. John. I think its one sided." "of course its one sided. If what Kari is telling me, Quinton needed to do something." "Are you serious. They had sex in a staffroom, what do you call that?" "A dumb idea, but I understand." Kari was outside as the two continued talking. "You understand? What does that mean?" "A few years back I had an affair as well." "With?" "Jen" "Are you serious! That is so wrong." "I guess we are even now." Trish slapped John and said "What is that! No way." "Trish. i kept it a secret for years. Now she has it with Quinton, we are very even." A few minutes later Quinton returned to the school and meet up with John and Kari plus Trish. John told Quinton the truth and Quinton apologized for his actions. "I cant believe this." said Trish. "Yet you never told us what you were doing here at night Trish.." "I restock the stuff in the science labs at night. Last thing I expected was to see you going at it with a married woman and you forgiving him after it happened." "You saw the entire thing?" "I walked outside past the window saw clothes everywhere, why did you think I would stop. That's not in my nature to walk and leave it. I opened the door to you getting dressed and the other just putting pants on!. Its so wrong.. This is a place of learning." Trish then said "This is crazy. I am done. goodnight." Trish walked away whilst Quinton sat in shocked. "Whilst I understand it was one sided Quinton, I cannot forgive you." said John. "I understand." "Go home. We'll sleep on this."

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 Jenifer Kari Philips and has a son named Claude 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 begin 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. 1 billion 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 lounge with a note tapped to him saying "Quinton is free to go. I am out the front for arrest if you will.", a couple of minutes later the 'Napper' was found and arrested for kidnapping charges. And 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 forget 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. I'm not teaching your classes again. They are to quiet for my liking, but they do answer some good questions." "The world would have tried to find me. Kari even if they didn't know personally they knew me because 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 "Where's Jen?" "Whose Jen?.." "Kari my wife's real name is Jenifer. She preferred 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, and I'm ready to rock your world.. With Sports Med." They cheered as he said Sports Med. "Don't cheer. Other group said that and they didn't like it at all. It goes in depth of what we do as a surgeon to keep most people healthy.

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 250 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. "What a game son! What a game!" "Thanks dad."

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. But after this attack on most of them he managed to open his eyes and he apologized to them. But those he made fun of, respected him for everything he did.

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. The cheapskate.." 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. BTEC can hear of what you have done." "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 rain." "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? We can say if people love the rain, they should be able to run in it." 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 another 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 realized, 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
It was a 40 degree day at the school, and Quinton was on lunch duty when he recieved a phone call. "Quinton, this is the fire director, you need to evacuate the school now. There is a fast moving fire from the north. Get the out now!" Quinton hung up and he walked to the library, where he found the door to the roof of the library. Quinton opened the door and got to the roof. He saw the fire from the distance. "Holy...Shit.." he said. Quinton got down from the roof and ran to the office. "Quinton, what are you doing here?" said an office lady. "I work here you idiot.. Its not that, I just got a call. There's a fire moving quickly. We need to get the kids out now." she nodded as she reached for the fire bell alarm. Quinton then said "Let me give you a signal, wait near the window." Quinton took a radio-walkie talkie and walked outside as he stood in the middle of the walkway to the school. Quinton gave the signal and the alarm bells went. Quinton was also holding a megaphone. As students came out of the building, the smell of smoke stronger than it was before. Quinton was yelling through the megaphone for the kids to move to the "other oval" which was across the road. Quinton was directing then as the radio blasted a 'fire has broken containment lines. tell everyone, fire has broken containment lines. This fire was undercontrol, now it is not, please inform schools to evac, and please have ambos on standby, this fire has broken containment lines, containment lines have been broken..' Quinton turned the radio off as he saw the last students he ran with them to the safety of the "other oval". Quinton was giving instructions to the kids and the staff. Quinton was walking around when Kari came up to him, "Quinton.. There's people missing." Quinton turned to her and said "still in the buildings?" Quinton said "I'll go back there and get them out. They probably didn't hear the bells go off." Quinton was about to take off when Kari said "Quinton, you do that and you could die." Quinton gave Kari the radio and megaphone and said "Don't worry about me.." Kari had no idea what to say as she stood in amazement. Quinton ran back down to the school, the smoke was thick, but Quinton was determined to get those people out of there. Quinton ran through one block notorious for not hearing the bells. Empty. Quinton tried a few more buildings, empty as well. The alarm was still blaring when Quinton went into the last building, the building contained the library, english subject and maths. Quinton got to the library where the librarian was still on the computer. "Mrs Jean, you need to leave. There is a massive fire coming this way.." "Then what are you doing here Quinton?" "People haven't gotten to the other oval, you need to go. Now.." she nodded as she turned the computer off, she went out the fire exit. Quinton went upstairs to see 12 kids studying. "I wasn't kidding, you can study when you get home. Get out, go to the other oval now!." the students nodded and went out the fire exit as well. Quinton left the library and went to the other classrooms, Quinton stopped to see the fire that was destorying the hills. Quinton watched as the fire burned. It had reached the outskirts of the oval, and the smoke coming from the fire was instense. Quinton moved along to a classroom full of students and their maths teacher. Quinton knocked on the door and opened it, "You need to leave now!" "What Dr Philips?" "There is no time to argue Mr Humanist, there is a fire on the outskirts of the oval. I am not joking, I dont know how you didn't hear the alarms going off." "We thought it was a joke.." said a student. Quinton went over to the closed curtain and ripped it open. "Think I am joking now? Get out! Get to the other oval now!" they nodded as they all rushed out the room. Quinton's phone rang it was the Fire Chief. "Philips, tell me you are NOT in that building? That fire is pushing in a direction toward the school." Quinton said "Damn Skippy I'm here.." Quinton coughed as the smoke came into the room, Quinton looked to see the fire had moved again to the oval. The alarms blaring even louder, the phone cut out just as the chief said "there is an ambo on standby, inform..." the phone cut out. "Inform what? Aw crap.." Quinton tried to call Kari. "Quinton, tell me you are out of the building please?" "I'm trying but this smoke that's coming in is intense.. I can't see.. I gotta go low." as Quinton said that the sprinklers came on. "Aw shit.." "Aw shit what? Quinton, aw shit what?" Quinton's phone went static as he said "the sprinkers, have come on.." the phone cutout. "Damnit!" Quinton said. Quinton had to make a run for it, but as he looked out the windows the fire made it's way to the back of the school, "AW FOR CRYING OUT LOUD.." he said, Quinton moved as the fire jumped into the roof, the firey orange illuminated the building. Quinton made his way to the library entry where the building shook and a piece of roofing fell from the roof and fell on Quinton's leg.. "Aw shit.." said Quinton as his leg made a dull 'cracking' noise. Quinton lifted the piece of wood off him, and he tried to stand but he fell again. Quinton grabbed his leg as the sprinkler system was going mental. Quinton grabbed his phone and crawalled toward the exit. He got to the door and as he got to the door, he opened it and grabbed the railing to get down the stairs injured leg or not, Quinton was coughing so much. Quinton rang the Fire Chief and said "I'm out, the fire well. is where i am." "Quinton if you can hear this, we can't get into the back of the school, a chopper is coming in doing a bombing run.." "I'm already wet, what's the difference.." "Quinton! how badly hurt are you?" Quinton coughed and said "I've got smoke inhilation, and I think my legs broken.. Woah..." Quinton missed the last step and fell hurting his leg more. "confirm that broken leg.. Fucking fuck!" "Quinton, is everyone out? Did you get everyone out?" Quinton spat out blood and said "I'm in a firewell. I am the only one here." Quinton crawalled in agony. Quinton screamed as he stood to open the last door. The door he used led to the front office. "I'm in the front office.." "I can't hear you Quinton did you say front office?" "YES!" Quinton coughed more and his phone cut out one more time. "Damn it!" Quinton threw his phone at the wall. As Quinton heard a chopper over head, he managed to turn off the fire alarm in the buidling he was in. Quinton's leg was broken and he did the only he could, attempting to reset it he did so, but almost passed out in pain. Quinton was overwhelemed by the smoke and finally did pass out. As the fireman got to the front of the building they got in and saw Quinton laying on the ground. "We found him!" they crouched down next to him "He's alive. idiotic but alive.."

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. It's never easy to do something like that. My career is forever strong." Quinton logged out and shut his computer down. "Why'd you say it Jen?" "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 PD/H/PE 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. Because some people don't like taking shifts at night" 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. And I would like to see how he is doing. Have an issue?" Quinton then said "I haven't seen him in 4 years." "How would you like to see him, happy and healthy." "More then that. He is probably successful, and one or more loved and has a family. Does it really matter. And it was the thing that most people are now something that is something of those who are now around."

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. I am sure you will do the same thing we all did." 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." "Why?" "Because after she got over the initial Bat-Ant bite, she was diagnosed with cancer. I was still on the case and after she was diagnosed I signed off on her case. But I didn't fully understand. Why it all happened so quickly. So I stayed. The day she died was the day I never saw a hospital room again. It was the saddest thing I ever saw in my entire career."

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. Welcome back and welcome." 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.. Would you call skulking doing anything." 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." "Maybe I should retrain and become a science teacher... Nah I hated science." "Then what?" "I don't know art?" "Yeah art Quinton.." 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. Those things are sometimes the things we can never give up. Those things keep us going, its the way things go.. And it's the way its done.." Quinton then said "I have also decided to be called Mr. Quinton Philips. But that I don't think that will last long.." Quinton sat down and then said "It's about time we all stand to action.. And did the best we can possibly do for our jobs and our careers. I want you all to, remember those closest to you and to remember what we're in this job for."

Deputy Position
"Alright we have three, in the run for the Deputy Principal position. But.. It's hard to choose one that I actually like.." said the head of the P&C. Quinton was sick of the talking and said "I'll do it.." "You.. You said that you would never be deputy.. Why the change?" "I know what is said all those years ago..Yes me.." "All in favour?" everyone raised their hands. "That's everyone. Welcome Deputy Philips." As all the teachers were in the room as well Quinton then said "I also step down from the Head of the PD/H/PE department and let the Head job go to Kari Davis. She's the most trusted member of the staff I know. I will also take one lesson of a class from the PD faculty a fortnight.." "It's settled then." The next day an assembly was called and all staff and students were called to witness it. Principal Gary, got up and said "Teachers, parents and students, as you all know we have had trouble securing a new deputy principal, as most new deputies want to settle south of the coast. Last night one of our most dedicated teachers stepped down from their teaching position to take the job. Today we welcome to the stage Mr. Quinton Philips as the new deputy principal." Quinton stepped up on stage and said "It was no easy decision to make. But I step down from the Head Teacher position and pass the head job over to Mrs. Kari Davis. With the dignity and honour of knowing I have done the best of my ability to do my job as head teacher of the PD/H/PE department, and I take this new job with honour and valor." Quinton received his badge and smiled for a photo. Quinton then dismissed the kids and spoke to Kari. "Kari, you know the head job of the department isn't easy." "I know. But I want that struggle." "Look. I'm going to have to get another PE teacher here. Since I'm no longer teaching and we lost Saunders, I think it's time to hire another one" "I think that's the track you want to go on." Quinton walked to his office, and phoned one of his former teachers. "Hello, is that Kari I'm speaking to?" "Sure is. Who is this?" "Its Quinton Philips, deputy of Begs High. I'm offering a job in the PD/H/PE department. I was head of the department but I decided to take up this job. If you want to take the job I'd like to see you in my office in the next couple of days." A couple of days later Quinton had a phone call and told her to send them in. "Kari! Long time no see! How are you? I told you I'd bring you here." Quinton said in a excited tone. Kari smiled and said "haha, I know the feeling Quinton. How you been after all these years?. It's good to know you still have the roots to call me. Thanks." "Very well. Happy and healthy. Phil's in the mines and both kids are now finished primary school." "They coming here?" "Yeah they actually are. Kelly and Frank are looking forward to meeting you." "That's good to hear.Alright sorry for the late call, I just need another PE teacher in the department as we only have three. We lost two. One to Gibbstown another to unforeseen medical circumstances. I'm glad to have you aboard. I have your badge here. I'm going to introduce you to the staff and students. They always love new people." Kari smiled and said "The last person who said that, was very, very wrong." "Look Kari, since there is now you. I must confess. The PE staff have names of Kari, Phil and Michelle. But they're are different to back home. Dangerfield might remind of someone else, but that's all. This is one of the best schools in this area." Kari then said "That doesn't phase me, that I share names with someone." "What is your last name again?" "Kingram." "Kari Kingram?" "Well Quinton it hasn't changed in all those years you haven't seen me. You haven't changed either." Quinton smiled and said "I'm no longer a student anymore Mrs. Kingram. You'll see how much I've come after all those years.." "Are you sure? Or are you still battling a knee injury you can't shake?" "I gotten passed that injury. The body is feeling great. A few clean up surgeries now and again." Kari then said "I hope you don't break on me.." Quinton smiled and then said "Look listen. Can you be my 2IC deputy principal? I don't trust anyone else." "Yeah of course I'd be honoured." "That's good thank you. Now lets go. we have an assembly to get to. I'll give you your badge there. And of course introduce you." Quinton was standing at the assembly and he listened to the news. Quinton was finally up. "Good morning everyone. I think you have seen a new teacher about this morning and I would like to introduce you all to one teacher who taught me and has shown true dedication to the job. Please come up Mrs. Kari Kingram. who will be taking over the spot of Mrs. Saunders, and has also been made the 2IC deputy principal." Kingram came up to Quinton and received her badge and said a few words. "Thank you Mr Philips. Yes I've had a wonderful career down south. And I'm glad to be here. I thank you, for giving me this opportunity. I done and seen it all. And I thank everyone so for this opportunity. I've been teaching for 20 years and I loved this opportunity." Kari stepped down.

Losing Jen
During a book signing Jen was signing off and telling everyone about her new book, the continuance of the medical saga. Jen had left a couple of hours later and was on her way home when something terrible happened. Since the highway was near the school and several farms things were easy for those in town. Quinton was talking to a student when he turned around in time to see what had happened. "Jesus Christ.." Quinton pulled his phone out of his pocket and said "Call 000 get everyone to the highway.." Quinton jumped over the fence of an Agriculture class and through another PE class, he saw the carnage and saw the two cars, he saw a woman trapped between two cars and the driver of the other car slumped over the wheel but alive. Quinton helped the man out of his car.

Just another Year
After Quinton lost his wife Jen, he had continued to live his life without the love of his life. Quinton was still the deputy and even once in a while took a PD/H/PE senior class. Quinton and Kari Kingram then became a unit of force for the school, as they changed the PD uniform and changed the way some people thought about the school and how professional they really were. "Alright what else can we change Kari? I think we changed enough." "The way people think and the PE uniform is. not. enough.." "Well what else do you want?" "Uniform in general? The colour green is horrible.." "Fine. What colour do you want?" "White." "White... It's better then green! Look do you want to move into the future or do you want people to look at a vomit coloured uniform." Quinton nodded and weeks later the white uniform was brought in and Quinton said "That.. is better. The P&C like it to." "That's good then. Because the senior uniform is still white with navy pants or skirts."

Protecting Home
Kari was on the phone to Quinton and said "Quinton, do you have a friend with a water chopper that owes you a favour?" "Why?" "Home is burning Quinton. Home is on fire. Our home town is running out of options.." "Alright. I can make a few calls. Time to go back home. Time to save home." Kari, Quinton and Phil later met and Quinton said. "Three choppers. That's all he had. Lets fill them with water and lets go. And Kari once we land in Snowy Region, you can check for any memories that weren't lost." "Quinton. We took them all." "Find some." "You have a pilot license Quinton?" "What don't I have. We're wasting time lets go!" Quinton hopped in his chopper and made it to town before Kari and John. "This is Q12 to base of operations, we've joined the fight to save the town." "On ya Quinton. Welcome home." Kari then chimed in and said "It's all burning..." "The vegetation was so dry, and it only took that much of a spark to make it all burn." John then saw the starting point of the fire. "On it. The starting point is west of me." "Put that out, and we'll join you later." Kari was flying over her former school and said to herself "There goes the fields. The memories are there, but the building no longer stands there." Kari let water go over the fire on the oval and some of the buildings, this was enough to put the fires out and Kari had no choice but to land. "This is Kingy, landing to check damage to the high school." "Alright, confirm when damage report done." "Alright. Clear." Kari got out of the chopper and saw the fire had destroyed one place she held dear, it was the spot where she and John first met and kissed, Kari saw the tree where they craved their initials on and the hole they dug to hide stuff, it was wide open, as Kari picked up the box she opened it and read the note it said "Today we hide this box with this letter. If you found it we were two lovebirds in love, and we like to thank you for finding it. In this box lay a piece of hair from both of us, you cannot stop love, but maybe you can stop the aging process." Kari picked up her radio and contacted John. "Hey John you know that box we buried in Year 11?" "Yeah I do." "I found it." "Intact?" "Yes. And your note about the aging process." "I remember that. Bring it back. Clear." Kari put her radio back and saw another box, this was the time capsule that the school could never find. Kari opened it and what was in it shocked her. It was a fire extinguisher that said "Use this if a fire comes people in the future." Kari chuckled and put the capsule back. Kari got back into the chopper and flew to the surrounding areas. John was circling above the uni he went to. It was intact but the outside areas were burning. John dumped water on the fires and then refueled the water and fuel. Quinton was in his old neighbourhood. "Oh no.." said Quinton. "This can't be." Quinton landed and rushed into his old house. It was now just smoldering as he just put it out. Quinton went through the rubble and found a picture of him in his NOL debut. Quinton smiled and said "The best of days.." Quinton's radio then went off "This is Base Of Operations. We have some news. People displaced will have to go to the old hospital, the fire had been put 90% out but the last 10% is in the forest. You can try to stop that but you have to go on foot." "We grew up here. We will not give up.." "Then meet us at the Grump Park entrance. The fire should go out in there but its to dense to get into." Quinton, Kari and John met up again and said "We need one to drop water from the air. Whatever water hits the fire will be enough. Go and get more. We'll try to stop it from the ground.." "Where does this forest lead to?" said John. "Begs. If it breaks through, Begs is in the firing line, but we keep all foliage down so that would be in our favour." Quinton got into the chopper and said "I'll risk my life to save it from the air. Doesn't this town have a brigade?" "It does Quinton. They are putting out the smoldering remains of houses and two of the schools. They'll join soon." Quinton shut the door and took off. Kari and John both went into the forest."This was an accident. There was no fire ban that day. Because one wasn't established only because, the welder was someone in the bushiest area of this town, and they don't get news." Quinton then got back up and said "But why wasn't he notified in time of the established seasons. Its not the only way it can harm someone. But why did he not hear the chatter?" "Because he was planting in the field Quinton. It's not like he would stop planting just to listen to the radio.." The mayor then made this way to the area and said "You two stop fighting." "Mayor Scorpio." "You three single handedly saved the rest of the town from burning. We thank you." "We grew up here, it's not like we were going to let it burn to the ground." "You did more then the firefighters that's for sure.." "Hey.. We did our best. You can't save a town when we cannot get anywhere quick enough." "Shut up captain. These are the true heroes.." "No. We aren't. We stopped the fires. The firies did the best job they could. And its not their fault." Kari then said "We don't want to take the most of this. I found memories again. You can't take those away.." John then hugged Kari and said "Mayor, we may have left over 5 years ago, but we love home. And nothing can stop that." The Mayor smiled and then he opened a metal box. "These are for you. They are service medals. We were supposed to give them to you when you ever came back home. We thank you for your services and those you taught." Kari and John smiled but Quinton was sitting on a tree stump watching. "You kept these?" said Kari. "You two were the teachers of the west. And we loved you. And it was always a pleasure. But we know you will go home and remember saving this town." John then said "It was the way we had to do things. We love Begs now and it's our home now. We love Begs." "I know you do. And we are proud. Thank you." The Mayor then walked to Quinton and presented a medal to him. "This was for your NOL playing days. You got most people playing in the town." "Thanks." "No trouble Quinton. Look we have to go, take care." "You to. And look, I'm sorry for leaving, but we know what we do best and our choices don't define who we are but they do sometimes." The mayor then left, and Quinton said "Lets go home.."Quinton, John and Kari all got back in the choppers and took them back home, when they got back they were welcomed back as heroes. Quinton said to Kari "If we are welcome back to this ever again, lets not talk about it.." "Quinton, we protected home. Is that not enough for you?" "Yeah. Agreed." Quinton waved to the crowd and said over the microphone. "We protected our former home like someone would, We do not need this welcome mat. We stopped the fire in the forest, that is all." "But you saved this town.." "For now! But please enough we need to rest and maybe return these choppers." Kari and John smiled at the crowd and then both returned the choppers and then both went home. Quinton returned his and went home to rest.

Son Returning Home
Claude had been contacted by his father, Dr Quinton. "Son. It's me. I'd like to bring you back for a year to do a exchange." "I thought you were a PE teacher dad not a principal." "You don't read the paper anymore? I became the deputy a long time ago. We're having one last exchange in the department, because we no longer have the numbers to do music. It's the world around us now, the senior music will either no longer exist and we will have unhappy musicians. I have to stop this from happening. and the way is to get one more person to get these kids interested in music." "Fine. I'm coming. Home." A couple of weeks later Claude was back in Begs, at Begs High. "Dad." "Son." "Come we'll talk in my office." Claude and Quinton sat in his office and began talking. "So, what's changed dad? I heard mum died, it was on the news, your eulogy was amazing. I'm so sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral, we were all camping in the Rockies.." "It's okay son, she would've wanted you not to be there. Now as I said we're about to lose one of the music staff due to illness and they decided to leave. As soon as we said you were coming for exchange numbers shot up. I guess the older music teachers are always the boring ones." "It's their fault then. They choose to teach music and they knew what they were getting into. This school has around 600 students and ones in Canada have 1,000. We have the sports type, music and drama."Claude then said "Lets get back to the outside world." Claude and Quinton walked outside and to the assembly and Quinton said "We'd like to say a big welcome to Mr. Claude Philips on exchange from Canada in the music dept. And we're hoping he enjoys his visit." A couple of hours later Claude was walking around and said to Quinton. "It changed a lot here. It's amazing what a couple of years can do. It looks good." "Trust me after BTEC became the Board of Education and Communities we've had a lot more freedom. We've gotten a lot more funding, but not to the music department. We don't want to cancel all the senior music classes. But I've been in contact with them, and they have agreed to keep the senior classes until the numbers across the state rise. Which they need another 3 students." said Quinton. "They'll come eventually just wait."

Claude Fired
Quinton was talking to Claude outside his music room. "Claude... CECT need their answer because your wife has been brought here for you.." "What, were is she?" "Next door." "Go. I'll take your class." Quinton took Claude's class and Claude went next door. "Mr. Philips. You teach music?" "No. I know nothing about music classes but I did play a good 'Oh When The Saints'. So I do one thing.." Next door Claude was talking to his wife. "I cannot just leave you know this Stacy. You stay in the states, I come for a year. That was the deal.." "It was. But now look at us." "We failed in the sense of everything then Stacy! I have a successful career and you want me to stop it all." "Yes.. I do.." Claude pulled out a gun from the piano and started to yell. "I will not drop everything I worked so hard for to be with you! We married because we shared something." Quinton was sitting on the table when he heard the yelling start. "Kids.. Go outside and play on the oval.. Don't argue just go.." The kids did as they were told and Quinton went next door. "Put the gun down Claude.. We can sort this out.." said Stacy. Quinton opened the door and said "Claude.. You don't want to hurt anyone.." "Be quiet dad.. It's time I end it.." Quinton moved to the left and grabbed his radio. "Quinton to office repeat Quinton to office." "Office over." "Call the police and get an ambulance." "On it." Quinton put his radio down on the ground and left it on. "Claude.. You don't want a murder charge do you.." "BE quiet for once Stacy. Just shut up.." Claude cocked the gun and said "I want you to see Stacy I am happy." The radio went off and it said "The police are here Quinton. So is the ambulance. What building.." "Musical Department and hurry. Over." "Their on their way. Clear." Claude then shot his gun at his wife, shooting her in the head twice. "Claude... Your career now is over. Put the gun down now.." Claude then said "How does it feel to be shot twice in your career dad? Tell me." "You do this you'll never work in the government area. and you'll spend the rest of your life in prison. Now put the gun down.." Quinton had his hands up and Claude said "Sorry dad." As the police came slowly up the stairs Quinton was shot by Claude in the gut. "Shots fired I repeat shots fired!" Quinton dropped to his knees and fell to the floor on his stomach. "Claude put the gun down right now.." said Quinton as he was being attended to he said "Claude... You were wrong. CECT fired you. And right now.. You're fired."Claude was stopped from moving and he threw his firearm away. "Dad.. Stacy.." Claude was then arrested and Quinton said "This is sucky.." "I didn't just.. Did I?" Quinton was rolled onto his side and placed onto the gurney. "Yes.. Yes you did." "I'm so sorry.." "Common you're under arrest for murder and attempted murder. You know the deal. Lets go.." Quinton then said "Pass me the radio. or at least hold it for me.." he said to the ambo. The ambo picked the radio up off the floor and held it for Quinton. "Quinton to the office." "Office over. What's the matter?" "Place Kingy as deputy head. And run criminal checks for a new music teacher. Claude's employment is terminated.. Oh and replace the carpet in the music room as well as cleaning the floor.." "You've been shot?" "On the gurney right now.." "In the gut?" "Yeah.. The gut is the place to be shot apparently." "Alright. Taken. Get well Quinton." Quinton had a neck brace on and couldn't nod so he said "Done.. Get me out of here." Quinton was taken to hospital and Claude was in custody for the murder of his wife. Quinton was in surgery having the bullet removed. "How is Dr Quinton not dead.. He's been shot three times now." "I guess he has a habit of making enemies.." "Not with the rest of us. It doesn't show it, he has the school and his team mate teachers. But his son shot him.." "His son shot his own wife. They were fighting. He murdered her, he didn't know his employment was terminated in Canada." The surgery continued. "No damage. But here is the bullet, 9mm." "How is there no damage.." "Where he was shot, he was shot there 10 years ago. It's all scar tissue, we remove the scar tissue and remove the bullet. He'll end up healthy again." "He was healthy 1 hour ago.." The surgery then finished and Quinton was taken into recovery and then woke up surrounded by school staff. "Kari.. John.." "Quinton. You're ok.. You know that right?" "I know Kari. shot in scar tissue, I'll be ok. I'm not dying just yet." "Claude's in custody.. The floor is being replaced and the floor steamed cleaned." Quinton then said "It's nothing." "Your son being arrested is nothing?" "He shot his own wife without guilt. What do you think I should feel. He loved his job in Canada and it probably got to much for him.. He didn't know his future until I said the words.. You're Fired."

Another Return To Work
Quinton returned to work again and he got into work he walked directly into the common room. "Quinton! You're back.. Earlier then expected.." "Careful Kari.." "I want you to take over the deputy job until further notice I'll take your classes." "Alright. But why me and not John?" "I trust those who trust me and so on." Quinton sat down and he had his hands on his gut. "You know what hurts?" "What?" "Knowing the fact you could be looking for another deputy." "But.." "No buts." Quinton held out his hand and handed her the key to his office. "You take a page out of my book pretty quickly. I NEED to take a PE class."

The Harder They Fall
"The harder they fall the harder it is to be able to fight in the way of life." As Quinton was talking to his temporary PE class. "It was the way it sets out. It will always be like that, no matter what you do not have the things that others do it doesn't matter anyway. Unless you are strong minded it will not work." "This makes no senses Mr. Philips. I agree on what you say but why is this so sensual and on the way people react to things.." Quinton nodded and said "I agree, but its the things I say that cause people to ever change their mind." "This is just strange.." "I may have not been a teacher for over 10 years but I still remember my roots and how I came to be as I have something to be able to do." "It shows that what you say is crazy.." Quinton laughed and said "What I say is true, depending on who you ask. Look... After all that stuff I went through it was the thing that it had to happen."

Science Down
Quinton several months later returned to the deputy position and he decided to returned the favor. Quinton was talking on the phone to BET. "Lisa Cuddy, Board of Education and Training, how may we help?" "Its Dr Quinton Philips the deputy of Begs High. Budget cuts. I want to talk about budget cuts." "To what Mr. Philips?" "Science, art and music." "Alright you need to talk to the head of science, music and art. But I agree." "My science staff overspend by 10,000 a year." "Cut it by whatever means you need. I don't care what you do, just send whatever expenditure and what science has. You'll be fine. nice talking goodbye." Quinton hung up and reached for the phone. "I want science in my office now. Do Not dawdle.." Science was up in his office within minutes. "Quinton what's this about?" "I'm cutting your budget." "You cut it any fur--" "You overspend by $10,000 every year, you have 10 staff members. And You're about to be down by 3. Jones, Lins and Peta, your fired and the police have been notified of your former lives as criminals." "You have no right to do that!" "Yes! Yes I do! You murdered people and I will not have murderers in front of children." That very moment the police came and arrested them. Quinton continued and said "One of your helpers who works in the library will now work their everyday, one of you choose." That moment Dala said "That'll be me. Bye losers.." Dala walked out. Quinton then said "Now there are six of you. You move staffrooms." "What! We need.." "Shut up! No one asked you.. You only use 2 rooms. You use all four or you get an even smaller room." "What room are we using as a staffroom then?" "Jones" "That room to small for a staffroom!" "Glad there are only 6 of you now? Because you will have that room, whilst the science staffroom while now be the new second PE storeroom." The science staff walked out and they did as Quinton said and Quinton then called PE and said "Overcrowded storeroom. Move whatever you need to the old science staffroom, and tell everyone Kari, I'm writing a check and you will have your lights for the shed." "Thanks Quinton, whose budget did you cut?" "Science. To get back at them for the way they treated me in high school." "Excellent.." Quinton hung up and was typing up the new budget for science and sent it to the head of science. Quinton sent PE a message to see him and ten minutes later they were talking to him. Quinton wrote the check and he said "I respected you all these years. And I cut the budget of one faculty known as science so I can give more to the others. Music and Art have been told, they took it better because they get their things off eBay. Science on the other hand is the crappiest subject known to man." "But you did take biology to get into medicine?" "Yes. I did, I passed by a percent. But what happened there happened." Quinton gave the check to Kari and said "Whatever you want you can have. Here let me give you these." Quinton went into his draw and got his old PD handbook. "This is what I wrote my ideas in." A couple of weeks later Quinton had the support of every faculty except science. "This is what seems to be done. Crush the most important subject in the school.." "Quinton, do you think that you went a bit to far?" Quinton then said "A little.." Before he said anything the head of science walked in and said "I'm done." "What?" "I'm resigning and going back home to teach there." "You realise if you do this I wont hire any other science teacher.." "I don't care.. Unless you reinstate another 3 grand into the budget, I will walk out those doors for the last time. You'll never see me again." Quinton then said "Fine.. I reinstate half of it.." "Only 1,500?" "Upstage Mr Richardson, what else?" "Whatever.. That'll do I guess." "Stop. Richard.. Fine 2,000, BUT all forms will go through me. Strict measures to get you from overspending." Richard smiled and said "Fine. Deal." Quinton went back into his office and smiled. He had won his fight against science. Quinton changed the funds from 5,000 to 7,000 and he made a note of it.

More
"The Board of Education and Training has welcomed back former member of BTEC Mr. David Kilmer. After he struggled with finding a new job. Head of BET Lisa Cuddy has welcomed him with open arms.." As Quinton was watching the news, David walked into Quinton's office and said "Quinton. Last time you were still teaching PD/H/PE.. Not deputy rank.." "And you helped me get to Hullen, I remember.." "Cuddy wanted me back, no one else wanted to hire me do you know why?" "No.." "Because.." "She owed me a favour. Your under her under me." "You didn't.." "You were depressed. She owes me a lot. You have your job back through me. Be happy.." "I am. thank you." Kilmer walked out and Quinton called Cuddy and said "Don't fire him. Don't let him walk out again.. Don't let him go anywhere.." "Trust me. We can keep him. He's a good bloke." Quinton hung up and continued to watch his own interview about how Kilmer returned. "He's a hard worker. He needed his job back. Life got him down, but working men got him back to were he is now.. And he deserves another chance. You never know what someone can get after all those years away from the game." "Dr Quinton says what we are all thinking."

BET
"Dr Quinton, The Board of Education would like to award you for your services. You helped this school and you bought people to it. And we are happy at what you have done, and we love how you got your revenge on the Science faculty.. But other then that. It was the best thing we've seen how many people you trust and love." Later in the week Quinton received his award, and it was his 3rd time receiving this. "Dr Quinton Philips, receives his 3rd major award for services to his school, his first time as Deputy Principal. During his time as deputy and teacher, he, saved lives, protected his students, gotten marks up, gave great information and advice. Tonight he receives a Golden Guild of Heroics and Teaching, or shortened to GGHT. And another award known as Services with Intent and Practice." Quinton walked up to the stage and received his awards and he said "More awards like these, show the way how I can truly do my job. I thank you all for believing in me all these year and I thank those who I've taught. And these awards can be given to those in the profession who can be able to do things their own way. I also personally thank Roy Crabblesnitch the principal of this fine establishment for bringing me here to this wonderful school and to be able to teach PD/H/PE and be head teacher before rising up the ranks to be the second in charge. I thank you for giving me the chance to be able to be the good one for teaching. And it doesn't matter of what it takes for all those."

The Truth
Quinton was sitting at his desk when Kari walked in to his office. "Quinton, can you walk with me?" Quinton looked up and then said "Yeah sure." Quinton got up and he walked with Kari to the oval. "Tell me Quinton, why is the room I use have no use for a back row? Just a dent in the floor." "It's a long story Kari." Kari turned to face him "Quinton, tell me. I need a back row for my class. I can't keep on putting everyone up the front.." Quinton knew his secret had to come out, and the time for it was now. "It was a freak accident Kari.." "Indoor class activity?" "Indoor volleyball." "But how.." "Kari, she was diabetic with low blood pressure.. Her name was Sarah.." "I think I remember hearing about this.." "Trust me.. It was something that shocked most of the teaching and medical staff. It was a long time ago. Phil had to take 6 months off and I took consoling. Kari she was one of the most best minds in the country. She that day was supposed to fly out and speak to congress. Her death sent them into a minute silence. Flags at half mast. It was difficult to deal with. She slipped into a coma." "And what.." "She had 6 seizures before she even reached the hospital. She was in a bad way. Now look. You do what you need with that room. Its been 10 years, I suggest you do what ever you want." Quinton then put his hands on Kari's shoulders. "I want to forget about that painful memory. You do what you need to."Quinton slowly walked away and Kari said "Quinton! Listen. You're not listening to me. I want you not to remember a painful memory, but you need to go in that room again and just face the facts. You need to get in there again." Quinton then stopped and said "You have no idea how many times I wanted to do that Kari." Kari walked up to Quinton and said "I will drag you into the room if I need to. You need to face this once and for all." Quinton turned and walked toward his old room, and Kari followed him and Quinton opened the door of his old room and he walked in. Quinton crouched down and he saw the knee spaces from all those years ago."This is very surreal Kari, its been years since I've been in here. But what about Phil?" "I brought him in here as well." Phil was standing outside next to the door. "It's been years, but I always managed to teach in here and making sure that if I didn't return to the room, I made sure that I always had a plan. And that plan was to make anyone comfortable knowing that all those years ago someone had suffered a medical condition. But the thing is we deal with them all the time here."

Something I wanted
Quinton was sitting in his office and he was doing some paperwork whilst talking to Phil and he was talking about Phil future. "Phil do you think that you are going to be able to do something like this more. Are you ready to go another couple of years, and are you ready to be able to deal with some of the newest ways that we teach?" Phil nodded and said "I am. And I am ready to push myself this year and Quinton you know it." Quinton pulled out a contract. "You have to sign this now to continue your services in the PD/H/PE department its now a recommendation of BET." Phil signed the contract and Quinton then placed it in a folder and walked out and placed it out on the "continuing services" table and he sealed it, and walked back in and said "I will continue this conversation later, as I have to talk to Year 11." "See you later then." Phil walked out and Quinton walked to the common room. the year advisors had finished talking and Quinton stood up at the podium and he said "Now that you are seniors you need to do something for us. No more excuses. No more being sent to my office. You are now young adults who are ready for the big world, but we know what you need and it is to be able to do things able to do things such as this. And to remember, we can no longer hold your hand. We will now push you to do your best and as you can see by last years 12s you can do a lot better." Quinton then heard loud talking from outside. "Please excuse me a minute." Quinton stepped outside and it was Dangerfield talking. "Dangerfield! Please stop talking! I have a year group in here.." "I am being quiet.." "No your not. Your voice is loud and it travels. Go outside.." "Sure, sorry Quinton." Quinton then walked back inside and he said "Sorry about that.." Quinton then resumed his talk. "And most of you are already driving and finishing off jobs. And but what you must remember is something that we all need once in a while... Help. We all need help. You can speak to me, the counciler, us teachers or your year advisor. I am not going to lie. Its going to get harder. And sometimes you will feel like there is no one around to help, but there is, and you just only need to ever ask. " Quinton then finished and he walked out and he went to the oval. Quinton saw a footy on the ground and he picked it up. He held it in hands and he imagined himself back on the field, running and tackling the opposition. Kari appeared from behind and said "Miss the old days?" Quinton turned around and said "You better believe it.." Quinton then said "For so long watching the kids playing oztag and your just the ref. Its bloody hard Kari." Quinton then kicked the footy and it went through the goal. "Nice shot.." Kari then had a thought. "What if we had a game? Teachers v Teachers.. You can show your skills again." "Possibly. I don't think I'd have the speed.." "Mate I've seen you piss bolt to save someones life. You can still run.."

Game Day
"I've called in a favour. And BET has been notified about the matches. We will do it this way Quinton. Teachers V Students. Teachers V Teachers and Teachers V Ex-players, abiding by the rules in the NOL handbook. There will be matches played." said Kari to Quinton. Quinton let out a big smile and said "Let the games begin." Kari called for an assembly and had it announced. "Today there will matches played for a one off game of three. NOL rules and refs. And students will be picked at random to play in one match aganist the teachers and maybe on ourside to if you are up for it. Play will begin after students and staff have picked their teams and are ready for play." Kari handed the mic back to Quinton and Quinton said "On the teachers team. Kingram, Kingram, Davis, Davis, Dangerfield, Philips (Me), Sands, Bolla, Franks, Mandy. Bench Players are all the TAS staff." "Student team is picked. Now lets get ready to kick ass."The teachers went down to the field and Quinton was getting ready and so were the staff. Kari said to Quinton "Don't injure yourself buddy because I don't want to be the deputy again.." "Just a word of advice Kari, Franky is so close to being slapped in the head, I wont stop the person who will do it." Quinton looked up as he was tying his boots and he saw Kari. "You should be happy this is just a one off thing. Because we all love you. We don't want to see you hurt and make sure that you don't clash knees."

Stepping Down
"Quinton we are growing tired of you blaming BET for all your problems and those problems involving people that you used to know. Right now, you are being stripped of your rank as deputy principcal and you are going back to the PD/H/PE department. But you will not continue your role as head teacher as Kari has that well covered." said the head of BET Lisa Cuddy. "But it was minor! And it was a true fact I stated. Schools need as much help as possible and money is being taken away from the because of it!." "Quinton.. The BET have decided to stand you down from the deputy position indefinitely. You will have to fight to get back up to the top." Quinton angrily walked out and he went down to the PE department.

I quit
Quinton was watching his PE class from a distance and he was pondering his next career move. Quinton lifted his hand over his face and then he heard a familiar voice. "What's the choice now Quinton.. You've been shunned... You're now a failure... What do these kids think of you.." "They think I'm ok. I don't know about the spray I gave them." Quinton turned around and saw that it was Roy. "Roy..." "Quinton.. You need to make a choice.. Be the best.." "I can't do that anymore. Not now Roy." Roy could sense Quinton was about to go off. "Now listen to me Quinton.." Quinton then snapped. "No you listen to me. I've done all I could for these kids. And you know what they do to me? They all give up when they are close to the finish line." "Quinton you caused your entire PD class to drop out of the subject! Art and geography classes are now stronger then ever." "And you know what?" "What.." "You can find a new teacher, because I am done.. I quit.." Roy's jaw dropped and Quinton walked away. Roy turned to Quinton's class and walked straight to them. Whilst Quinton packed his stuff and he walked to his car. He got in and he drove home. This time he left the school for good. As a meeting was called for the teachers, Quinton was at home and he was drinking. He was drinking hard. Quinton later disappeared from Begs and went back to Snowy Region.

Fall From Grace
Quinton was still reported missing in Begs three months after he quit his job in Begs. He was now heavily drinking and he was on a fall from grace. A couple of weeks later Quinton was arrested after assaulting a man outside the Snowy Region NOL HQ. It went on TV along with his other charges and the town and country where shocked. As the news went to air the teachers were in a meeting when Kari read her phone. "Turn the TV on.." "What?" "Just do it!" the TV was then turned on to the news anchor he then started speaking. "We interrupt that program to bring you breaking news. In an amazing fall from grace, Dr Quinton Philips, has today been arrested after a serious assault on a man outside the Snowy Region National Oztag League Headquarters. His other charges are also; 2 counts of serious assault, 3 counts illegal use of his medical license and 2 charges of misconduct and damage. Dr Philips was reported missing after walking out of his teaching position no less then three months ago. And all we can think of.. Is wow." A few days later the reports came in that Quinton was stripped of many. First beginning with his NOL awards. "As this has sent shockwaves through the NOL and endeavoring communities, we have decided to strip Mr. Philips of his Medals, from his Grand final days." said the CEO of the NOL.

Court Appearance
Quinton was in court, and this time he wasn't the victim, he was the suspect. His Lawyer wasn't there and Quinton had one appointed to him by the court. The teachers were there as supporters to his arrest warrants and charges. Quinton walked in, with his hands in cuffs and a damp look on his face. He sat up in the bay and heard the judge say "You may all sit." Quinton sat down and he looked at Kari with a sad look. "The Honourable Judge James Sullivan will give a court room verdict. And will discuss these charges against Dr Philips." said the bailiff. The judge then said "Kari Kingram. To the stand.." Kari stood up and walked to the stand. "Would you say they Mr. Philips is a violent man?" "I don't think so. But he would never hurt anybody. This is just something that holds him back. He worked as a PD/H/PE teacher for over 20 years. Its something we put up with." "Would you say he had anger issues?" Quinton rolled his eyes as Kari answered the question. "He only showed it when he needed to. He is a professional.." Quinton raised his hand and said "Permission to approach the bench?" "Permission denied." Kari continued. "Quinton managed to get the respect he got from his classes, and from us by being himself something new teachers needed but look where they get.. No where.." The judge then said "So he never had moments of aggression toward you or toward any other staff?" Quinton's eyes opened wide and he slid down into his chair. "I don't know about the other staff members, but he always showed respect to all of us.." "Thank you.." Kari then sat down in the docks and the bailiff called up John. "Next up Jonathan Kingram." John walked up to the stands and sat down. "So Jonathan.." "Call me John.." "So John.. Has Quinton showed anger towards you or anyone else?" John answered truthfully. "To me? He has.. But he never laid a hand on me. We've never had more then just a fair argument. Its something we do. But ever since he left, I received calls from him in the middle of outside practical classes of him wanting me to take him to rehab. But I knew since he was missing I couldn't get involved." "If he called you in those lessons, how come it wasn't stated in the BET records?" "I thought it wasn't relevant. I mean come on, he walked out of his job for a bit of peace and quiet.. Why would you have a moment to wreck that?" "Because during that time he was a drunk mess. He was a mess. He was arrested outside the NOL HQ in Snowy Region, back where he began his career. You didn't want to help that out?" Quinton had finally had enough, he stood up and said. "I walked out of my job, because of a choice I made. It was comments that drove my PDHPE class to move into geography and art. I never meant to hurt that man and I never meant to bring things into disrepute. I was never the smartest person in my classes. But I was one who ended up in a career where I could help people. And you don't know how it feels to give that help.." "Thank you for that outburst Dr Philips.." said the judge. As Quinton sat down, he saw Kilmer stand up and say "it was tough on all of us Quinton. Yet you were halting some progress we needed to move on!." "SILENCE!!!!" said the judge. "I've heard enough." Quinton sat down and his lawyer walked out of the room. "Quinton Philips this court sentences you to 2 years in federal prison. When you are released you will undergo anger management course before having a mental exam before returning to the high school. All rise." As Quinton looked on the staff were shocked but not to shocked.

The Return
As Quinton went through anger management and his community service he was placed in front of a tribunal. On the tribunal was the head teachers of Begs High and the head members of BET. Quinton had quit his drinking and he managed to conquer a new lease on life. "Mr. Quinton Philips, this tribunal has been set in place to either deny or put your return in place. Why do you think we should give you a return to teaching?" "Teaching is my life.. Teaching makes me feel a lot better. I know teaching can help as many people as it possibly can. I will never give up on a student I never want to see them hurt, I want to seem them be successful." Quinton said. Quinton said again "I'm to old to go into another profession and I'm to professional to go anywhere else." The head of history Mr. Lopez then said "Dr Quinton. You do know this will make or break you? Have you given up the alcohol? The anger issues?" "I gave up the alcohol. I didn't want any more damage then needed be. I have changed my ways. I want to go back to teaching.. Its been a long road back.." "2 years Mr. Philips.." "As I said.. A long road.." As the people on the hearing were reaching their decision, Quinton was asked to go outside so he could learn his fate. "What do you think Kingram? Does he deserve another chance?" "I believe he does..In my opinion he doesn't deserve it." "What about you Roy? He's one of the deputy teachers, what do you think.." "I think this meeting is bullshit.. And you know it. Quinton needs to do his job again, a teacher without work is like a fullback without the NOL. It wont work.." Kari then said "Just imagine without Quinton, there is no Begs. There is no competitive schooling and remember that Quinton is the best of the best and we cannot let him go until he is fully ready.." 2 hours later Quinton was called back into the room, his palms sweating and his thoughts racing. "Mr. Philips. the tribunal has decided on your future." he paused as Cuddy took over. "We have decided to allow you back in to the education force." Then Kari said "On a factor that you don't take a case outside of school. Inside is fine." Quinton breathed a sigh of relief and this time he knwe that his chances were up. No more trouble and no more mistakes. "I have something to say.." said Roy.. "Quinton will have to take over a principal as I am going to take stress leave.." "We can do that." Quinton then said "I'm going to take classes once a fortnight and get a takedown on bullying." "Yes. But the value of this can not be underestermated. Because a few of your colleages don't want you back. So you have to prove to them they can trust you."

Overturning
Kari was in Quinton's office talking to him and Kari didn't hold back. "Quinton.. this isn't something I am going to argue.." "I know that Kari.." "No you don't, you know you don't deserve to be here, and why you keep trying to fix it.. It doesn't work like that." Quinton then said, "What about that talk with Michelle? the only reason.." "the only reason you brought us here, was to see us again, and you know what? We don't. Do you see how bad Snowy has got since we left! You didn't know what we had to do to get here. Until you can do something about it, don't talk to any of us.." "Kari, I'm sorry I really am.." "No. If you were you'd give science a larger staffroom, and you would listen to what people have to say." "I do listen.." "No.. No you don't.. You never listen! Your so anal about bullying but where do you really stand? WHERE do you stand with all this? Because you need to take a stand or lose those close to you.." "My son.." "Yes, have you seen him lately? If you cared you would be talking to him and you would be around him for help, but your not.." "Fuck.. Kari look.. I'm sorry for dragging you from home.." "You know nothing about home do you? Because home is barely even working for those still in the area! There is nothing left.. They've been rebuilding since the fire.. The only places that still stand are the school and the Unis. You.." "Stop it Kari.." "No Quinton, I'm not stopping." "Yes you are.." "You want to know something.." Kari said as she stood up, opening the door. "What?" "The PE staff all said NO, to bring you back. AND we have no regrets." Kari slammed the door as she walked out. Quinton sat back down and he slammed his fists on the desk. Quinton then picked up his phone and called Claude. "Claude, how you doing?" "I'm good dad, how about you?" "Yeah good." "That's good." "Look dad, If you want to talk in person, I'm coming right now.." Claude then hung up and Quinton then slammed his hands on the table again. He then screamed "Fuck" and sat back down. 1 hour later Claude was with Quinton in his office. "I'm sorry for ignoring you. I really am I didn't realise.." "Its something that you ignored for to long dad. You ignored me after I became a teacher. I can now no longer teacher because of my charges. But I don't regret shooting you. You see now dad I will get better again and will teach at another school. In fact I have been offered another job again in Canada, just remember to see me again." "I promise this time. Son, ever since I lost your mother its been hard." "I know." Claude said as he stood up and hugged his dad.

The Apology
Quinton was sitting at his desk thinking about all the pain that he had caused throughout the years. He picked up the phone and he called in a favour. He called for some friends to get the textbooks and equipment he had denied for so long. Quinton called all the teachers to a meeting in the staff common room. Quinton then arrived and took his place at the podium. "Quinton, why are we here?" said Kari. "I'm here to write the wrongs. I am here to say that I messed up, and I apologise." Quinton then said. "Science, Maths faculties. I apologise for the funding cuts and lack of equipment. That is why I will reinstate all the funding back up to 10,000, and I present you both faculties." Quinton then opened the door and brought his friends in. "Science I present you with new textbooks and equipment." The Head of Science then said "What else?" "You get the old drama room no one uses as a staffroom, and I will bring back those teachers that I fired." "Good." "Maths, new books, pads and calculators. Enjoy." Head of maths then said "This equipment is brand new?" "Brand new and just for you." "Awesome thanks you so much." Quinton then faced HSIE and said "HSIE, I present you with a grant of $3,000 for travel expenses when you leave for your trip, new books and equipment." "English.. New equipment and books." "PD.." Kari then said "This'll be interesting." "A grant of $40,000 to finish off the floor for the new gym, new equipment and updated textbooks." "CAPA.. New equipment and new books." Kari then interupted. "Did you just say a grant of 40,000?" "Yes Kari I did." "And TAS, new equipment, books, and wood supply." Quinton then said "I only just realised how badly I messed up.. I have also been talking with BET and our local member.. I have decided to extend the budget for every faculty to $14,000. The extra $4,000 comes from me." Kari then said "This has all come a little late, why the change of heart?" "I met my son again. He left for Canada as he told me I needed to listen more. And that I need to take time for others. I fucked up bad, thats the only way of putting it." "You more then fucked up Quinton.. You dragged Roy into this and now he's on leave until someone gives up. You had it easy, while we had to debunk your class and send to frees, you were to busy drinking and blaming Roy on your problems, so yeah you more then fucked up Quinton." said the head of history. "Kim, please, calm down." "No I am not going to calm down. YOU messed up the schools rep and Begs' rep in general. Until you can make it better then giving us money, don't say anything on how hard life is.." "Kim.. enough.." Quinton then said. "Please. I am trying to do the best I can. And do you ever see whatever those." "No.. Until you've seen this and us. Please feel free to those and whatever we do will always show how much you can do."

Now Around
Quinton was taking a drink of water in his office and he was surfing the web for ideas to improve the life he had previously lived. He couldn't turn his back on what he had to do anymore, and he just managed to get back some of the respect he got from his staff. Kari then walked in and said "Quinton." "Kari, calm down." "I am calm! Stop saying that. I wanted to ask a question." she asked as she closed the door. "Are you insane?" "What?" "You heard me. The money? The textbooks. This isn't something we wanted to see, you know that." Quinton looked up and he then said "Whatever I do is none of your concern.. At least not now.." Kari then said "I still care Quinton! I still care, at least I think I do." Quinton stood up. "Quinton. I care. But since the 'incident' I don't know what to think anymore." Quinton sat down and said "I know. I pushed you here and I do apologise." "Stop saying sorry."

Quinton's Neck Injury
Quinton was with his mum and dad on the road, they were having a weekend get away. Quinton's mum named Samantha and his dad named Stan. Stan then said "Quinton, do you have anything to say to us?" Quinton looked down and said "Yeah.. I'm glad you two divorced and I stayed with Uncle. All I wanted during school was people who were supportive. got you two instead. Judgmental.." "you became the school captain.. You got into uni.." "I did. with a thing call blind fucking luck. You two only came together when the final assembly was on." as the car stopped, Stan turned and said "That's because we loved you. and we still do." Quinton took off his belt and said "yeah.. I spent two years in prison remember, I told many a lie in my career dad. but at least I have an oath behind confidential things. I can say what I want to you, it stays with us. but whatever goes on here stays here." As the car door opened, Quinton opened the boot and got the camp stuff out and put them next to a bench. As Quinton looked up he saw branches and they were large branches and some were very close to falling. "What do ya reckon though Quinno" "Don't call me that.. I reckon it should be a good idea not park under the tree." "Yeah haha." As Quinton moved the stuff, his mum was still getting stuff out of the car, when he hard loud cracks coming from the trees. "Mum!" as his Mum turned around Quinton was slow jogging to her. She looked and said "What Quinton?" As the cracks got louder, one huge branch came free and Quinton said "Mum move!" she was clueless, and Quinton did the unthinkable, he pushed her out of the way just in time. The tree branch landed on Quinton with a *thud*, Stan looked on and saw Quinton was trapped underneath the tree branch. Stan Rushed to Quinton's side and said "Quinton! Can you hear me?" Quinton let out a huge moan and said "Yes I can" "You know I cant move you right?" "I know.. Just grab my phone and call for help." Quinton then said "I'm glad I didn't go face first.." Stan was on the phone calling for help and said "I need an ambo and maybe a fire truck. we are camping and we were setting up, my son hit by a big branch off a tree. send help please." Quinton was trapped under the branch for 2 hours before help came. One of the firefighters said "Is he still alive?" Quinton replied with "Yes.. I am.." a paramedic then said "Give us a run down Quinton." "I can feel a stabbing pain in my leg, meaning its broken, I have some bad neck pain, my chest is very very tight.. My neck is the main concern guys.. I don't care about my legs." "Alright you heard him. Once we get this branch off him, spinal precautions, neck brace etc." Quinton then said "I have a feeling I might pass out.. So if I do, tube me." "Alright.. You heard, get the spine board, brace, and the tube for intubation." The paramedics and the firefighters stablised enough of the tree to free Quinton. Quinton said "Wow..that hurt.." Quinton was placed on oxygen, before having his neck braced. The paramedic working on him said "obvious broken tib/fib, broken arm, tenderness around his abdo. Neck is tender, and very swollen. and his left knee is out." Quinton was free of the tree but his battle had just begun. "Quinton.." said the Paramedic, "If you can feel this, i'm popping your knee back in." the paramedic put it back in Quinton screamed in pain. But when they were putting Quinton on the spinal board he said, "I don't have any feeling in my arm. my left one." "That's normal Quinton. you were just crushed by a tree, you're lucky to be alive." the paramedic then said "How's your breathing.." "Shallow... getting worse..." "Tube?" "Tube me.." The paramedic then said "I have to sedate you for this you know." "I know... Just... do .... it... please" "Alright then.. Sedation drug please." as the paramedic did this and Quinton was already on the gurney, he intubated him, he and the other two paramedic's got into the ambulance and the firemen left. The paramedic took to the radio an contacted the hospital. "Hello Begs Hospital?" "Hi. I have a priority 1 emergency coming in from the Begs camp ground. Spinal precautions after heavy branch fell on a male.. the male is Dr Quinton." "Alrlight.. Thank you.. Priority one crush injury from falling branch. got it." The paramedic put his hand on the door to close it. Quinton's dad and mum looking on.

The Long Recovery
As the ambulance was coming into the hospital bay, the ambo crew was nervous. one saying to the other "You think he'll walk again?" "Maybe.." as they pulled in, doctors and nurses were outside waiting for the ambo to stop. Trish Meriweather was standing next to the one of the head nurses. The first ambo turned off the car and got out. He and his co worker opened the back door of the Ambulance and said "Tree branch." "Is that Quinton?" said Trish. The ambo nodded and said "Yes it is. he was conscious the entire time." "then why is he tubed?" "His orders before the branch was moved." "How heavy was this branch.." "If a fire crew has to use a chainsaw.. that explains kind of." as they moved inside. "Injuries?" "He complained of neck pain, and he said that he lost feeling down his left leg, as well as a leg fracture, we relocated it, and he had some abdo pain." The doctor there then said "Taken him to x-ray, we'll take it from here." "But what about the bed?" "We'll return it. Later.." the ambo's left, and the real struggle for life began. As the x-ray's came back it showed the true state of his injuries. As Trish looked on she said "Has his son been informed?" "His soon is in Canada and doesn't want contact with him." "What about school staff? they need to know." "Not yet." "Common Frank.. What are the injuries.." "Neck fracture. C6." Trish looked in disbelief and said "He should be dead.." "he should be. its incomplete but he is very lucky. The other injuries on the other hand. his knee joint is gone and his leg is trashed. We need to get on this right now." Trish nodded and grabbed the phone and called for a theatre, and someone from neurology. As Quinton was moved into the surgery waiting room, the news had spread to the local and national news station. As Trish and the medical staff looked at the news story and how big the branch really was. "We have breaking news from the Begs Camping ground, a man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being crushed by a tree branch. The tree branch was from a gum tree and the man was pushing his mother out of the way so she didn't get crushed, we interview the parents who said they were shocked he survived and is on his way to the hospital now." As the report went on the reporter said "We now have the identity of the man who was crushed by the branch it was Quinton Philips, his mother saying he pushed her out of the way so she would live. She believes the only reason he wasn't killed instantly is because he was on his back." Trish turned off the TV and said "That branch was fucking huge." and the others nodded.

Greater Times
As Ryan and Trish wheeled Quinton into the physiotherapy pool to begin rehab, Quinton was starting to have second thoughts. "Quinton.." Trish said "No second thoughts. If the muscles in your legs atrophy, pain. We're trying to get you to use them in a pool situation. No giving up this time. I want to see the look in your eyes as you take those steps after going through hell. I want you to take everything you knew about spinal injuries and forget about that, every injury is different and every step is life changing. Just for a moment forget who you are and show us that you can get over this injury.." Quinton then said "Then do me a favour. Get the media here, and they can do a news story about it." "Deal.." As media came and watched on, Quinton was being wheeled into the pool. "One news story that is sure to put a smile on your face. Dr Quinton, has called us to watch him take his first steps after his horrific injuries more than 6 months ago. He's decided to share this moment with the world." As Quinton stood up in the pool, Trish said to him "Forget who you are in this moment.. Forget everything.." Quinton had two physios standing in the water beside him. The water feeling cold on his legs. Quinton lifted his leg up and he placed his leg down. Quinton smiled, even though he knew the nerves in his legs were still regenerating, and he was using his legs without gravity and with forces that are good for legs and regaining muscles. Quinton walked the length of the rehab pool until he stopped. Quinton walked back over to the edge of the pool where the reporter started to talk to him for a news report. "Quinton. It's been 6 months since your life was changed forever. Did you ever think you'd walk again.. In a pool?" "Spinal injuries are unpredictable and sometimes people may heal and others may not. I haven't had a moment where I wouldn't walk again." "Did you have your dark days?" "Some of the days I don't remember, as I was in a coma, and when I woke up from the brain bleed, there where some pretty dark days. Dark, dark days. But the one thing that kept me going was family, and my colleagues." The reporter then went over to Trish and Ryan. "Quinton, showed some grit when he was brought in. He was unconscious.." as the interview went on, the reporter then said to Quinton. "Do you think you'll return to work?" "I hope so." "You heard it here folks. Dr Quinton, will have a go at trying to return to work. A good story to end the day, thanks Doc."

Out of Hospital
Quinton was sitting on his bed reading a book when Ryan and Trish walked in. Quinton just managed to see them. He put the book down and he said "What's up?" Ryan then said "You are 100% ready to go out in the big wide world.. We are releasing you from hospital." Quinton smiled. Trish then held out a cane and then said "You'll need one of these." Quinton then said "Thanks Trish, and thank you Ryan. I appreciate everything you did for me." Trish then said "Promise me one more thing though Quinton.." "What?" "Don't do anything rash just yet. Nerves are still regenerating and you do have full use of your legs. But I want you to be careful. Just promise me.." Quinton then said "I'll do whatever it takes." Ryan handed Quinton the paperwork and then said "Sign it and you're outta here.". Quinton signed off on his paperwork and he got ready to pack up his things. Ryan walked with Quinton outside and said "Quinton.. Where are you going after this?" "I have stuff I need to sort out, but I can make sure that it will get done." Quinton then said "Ryan I believe you would have been a better Orthopaedic surgeon if you didn't choose trauma. You did a bang up job." Ryan then said "Thanks." Ryan then got a page and he said "Look we'll catch up sometime soon. I gotta go." Ryan walked away. Quinton walked with his cane and he walked and he walked. This time he was walking to the high school. Quinton walked through the gates and he saw students sitting and eating lunch and talking to each other, some walked up to Quinton and said "How are you going?" Quinton replying with hand gestures. Quinton knew the teachers were having lunch in the common room when he walked down. He opened the door and he smiled as he reached for the handle for the common room. He knocked on the door. Opening the door was Roy, who said quietly, "Quinton.. Come in.." As Roy opened the door Quinton walked in and he saw the reactions of the staff. "Quinton! How are you?" said Kari. As the door closed Kilmer came in and said "We welcome you back with open arms, Dr Quinton, but we need to discuss something." "What is it. Everyone here deserves to know." "The Board of Education has put you on probation from any activity that puts you and your neck at risk. We've decided to bring you in a deputy putting Kari back to the PDHPE department." "Thank god for that!." said Kari. "The Board of Education will also give you 6 months to prove that whatever is in your interest we can double. Since you were camping with family the BET has decided not to give a settlement but if you retire we will settle in a out of court time." Quinton then said "I don't need a settlement. I am returning to work next week. I don't need to prove myself.." "As we thought, but we will like you to know, whatever you need we can help." As Kilmer walked out he smiled a wide smile.

No Pity
As Quinton returned to work he was working hard to give back the time he lost. As Quinton was working Kim walked in and said "Quinton. You're back at work?" "Yes Kim.." "I hope you need some pity because life sucks at the moment." Quinton looked up and said "I don't need pity. I don't want your pity.." "You almost died. It shocked us. And I came in here to apologise for what I said during the time you were giving back to the school." Quinton then slowly stood up and said "As I said Kim.. I don't care about that anymore. As I was trying to get people around me to like me again, you were in your own world, not thinking about others as you always do." as his voice got a little louder Kim was taking the truth in. "You were thinking about your friends in Prague, whilst I was giving back what I had taken away. So don't you dare ever say anything like that again." As Quinton sat back down, Kim then said "I was in my own world yes. But I didn't know if you'd take me seriously anymore." "Kim, let me tell you the truth you need to ask someone everyday 'Are you ok?' instead of yelling at them.. Get out of my office." "But Quin--" "OUT!" as Quinton returned to his work Kari then walked in and said "how about a break. You've just come back from a spine injury.." "I don't need pity Kari. I don't need it from you." "I'm not giving you pity. Have you ever listened to yourself? You sound like a kid. Stop and look at me Quinton. Look at me just this once.." Quinton looked up and said "I don't need pity." "I know you don't need that! You never did!. Quinton come walk with me." As Quinton got up, he walked with Kari. As Kari walked Quinton down to the PE rooms, she said "This is how I deal with pity." "By teaching?" "By forgetting my troubles. You may have people giving you pity, but you cant forget those you helped." As Kari passed him the keys. "They want you to teach them today. knock em dead." Quinton then said "Thanks Kari. I appreciate it." Quinton then hugged Kari and said "You always watched over me like this?" "I always protected you. Expect from your walk out." Quinton laughed. "Go. They're waiting for you." "By the way Quinton.. You need a distraction, you need to get away from your neck problems. I think you should return to teaching PDHPE. I think that would be good for you. You know what we do and you can put it in detail." Quinton nodded and said "I think that is a good idea. Get in contact with BET and tell them I made a decision to return to full teaching duties." "You can do it yourself.. They need to know from you." Kari handed Quinton her phone and said "Its now or never. Make the call." As Quinton called BET he looked into his old room and saw the students working on tasks. "Hello BET. David Kilmer speaking." "Ah David. I'd like you to do something for me." "What is it Quinton?" "Bring in a new deputy. Because I've decided to make a change back to the PDHPE department." "Are you sure about this Quinton?" "I am sure. This time I am sure." "Alright then. A new deputy should arrive at the end of the day. And it'll be an old friend.." Quinton then said "I still don't need pity." "I ain't giving you pity. This is a distraction." As David hung up, Quinton unlocked the door and he walked in. It all came back to him. As Quinton placed his cane of the table, the kids looked up and kept up. Quinton used the computer and brought up stats of neck injuries in sports. "Injuries in sport are something that happen. But neck injuries can either end your sporting career or they can sit you out for months." As the lesson went on Quinton regained his confidence in teaching PD. Knowing timetables for the staff would have to be changed he didn't care at that moment.

Bringing in the new deputy
"Michelle, I know you've been enjoying some much needed rest but I need you to do something for me.." said Kilmer to Michelle. "Why what's the matter?" "Quinton's returned back to the PDHPE department and he just called me saying he made his choice." "That choice was 7 months in the making.." "He's quit the deputy position." "He did what?" "He quit the position to go back to what he knows best." "Where does that bring me into the mix?" "Since you're one of the most experienced BET has decided for you to take the position.. What do you say?" Michelle was surprised. "Of course.. I'll take it. But why didn't Kari want it?" "Kari, Kari, John and Phil are to busy welcoming Quinton back and Quinton needs a distraction to get over his spinal injury.." "Just one question.." "Yes?" "Is he chairbound like Saunders was?" "No he's up and walking.." Michelle nodded and said "Alright I'm in, but under my circumstances. 1) I have Mondays off, 2) I can take back the rules of funding toward any department, 3) We finish off the floor for the dance shed." "3 is stupid you only dance once a year.. No on three. The other two are fine." "Alright then, we tell Quinton that we're brining you in tomorrow. I told him it's an old friend taking over his position. Michelle and Kilmer shook hands. Kilmer walked back to Quinton's office and knocked on the door. "I see you're still here Quinton." "Packing my stuff. Bringing in the new deputy requires skill, and I'm not arguing any more. I've made a good choice." Kilmer then said to Quinton, "I'm coming back tomorrow to talk and you are going to be the person who hands over the ranks. It's going to be fine." Quinton smiled and then he said "No matter what I do, it not about me anymore." As Quinton left the room with his stuff Kilmer smiled and chuckled to himself. The next day Quinton met up with Kilmer and Kilmer said "Quinton, here read off this. It'll help." Quinton took the paper and he said "Alright good." Quinton then saw Kari walking toward the hall. "Kari!. Come here for a second." Kari walked over and said "Yeah what's up?" "The P&C is breathing down our necks about this, but here take this camera and film the new changing of the guard. Kilmer will tell you when to stop filming." "What after that." "Onto the schools website and page, parents need to know what is going on." "Alright on it." As Quinton stepped up to the stage, he sat down and waited for his call up. Whilst Quinton was sitting down he made a 'rolling' sign to Kari and Kari started to film. The school captains then said "We'd like to welcome Dr Quinton Philips and Mr. David Kilmer to discuss the future of the deputy principal position. Dr Quinton." As Quinton stood up he had the paper Kilmer gave to him, Quinton placed the paper and the stand and he put the mic to his face. "Good morning teachers, students and members of the Board of Education. For the past couple of months, I have been contemplating a move back to the PDHPE department and a future as deputy principal. Today is the day I make a move to the future. Today I have decided to move back to the department that welcomed me with open arms. I am going back to the PDHPE department." As the crowd drew whispers Quinton continued "As this is a move of change, the position has been offered to many, and only one person selected to take it." Outside the hall Michelle was walking up the steps, she was ready to take on the biggest career move to date. "I'd like to welcome to the deputy position Ms. Michelle Dangerfield." As Michelle walked up to the stage, Quinton stepped away from the mic and reached for the plate that had the badges on it. "Ms. Dangerfield I present you will your name badge and your position badge." As Quinton placed them on Dangerfield's shirt he then received the mic. "These badges will identify who you are and they will tell a story for years to come." "I also present you with the key to the deputy offices, the key offers to open record folders and files." As Michelle stepped to the mic she said "Thank you Dr Quinton, but this is to much. Just let me sink in to the job first." Quinton nodded and said "Go for it." Michelle continued "Just a couple of days ago I was on long service leave because I'd lost a close friend, for about 3 months I walked away from teaching, and walked away from something I held close to me. But receiving the call from BET declaring that Dr Philips decided he needed to go back to the PD department, was the wake up call I needed." As Kilmer was on the stage he decided that he wouldn't say anything. "Today I humbly accept this offer to be the deputy principal and I wont make promises I wont keep, but I promise one thing. To do my job." As Michelle stepped down, Quinton got up again and said "It's been a long couple of years, but we have a new deputy and one who wont make the same mistakes I did. I thank you all for your support and words of encouragement." Quinton then stepped down from the stage and Kari stopped filming.

Walking Away
Quinton was sitting in his old office, and it was the way he left it. A mess, and it was going to be the same for the next while. Quinton then stepped down into his underground medical bunker and he said to the staff on duty, 'I am releving you of duty. I'm going to let you all go and find a job in a hospital." Quinton said with his head held down. "You're about to do a runner aren't you Quinton.." said on Doctor. Quinton lied "No.. I want you all to get a proper job with the skills you have. Some will be the best surgeons others good nurses. Go on let your dreams come true." As staff started to pack up the medical gear, Quinton saw Dr Ryan, "Ryan.. I never remember having you here as a part of this medical team." "You didn't.. You are running away.. From what Quinton? Staff? A broken neck? It's not going to help, people here love you including your son." "My son wants nothing to do with me anymore and I respect that decision.." "No Quinton. You're running away from this life because you came back from a broken neck to teach PE again and you are going to let people think that running away is a good thing.." Quinton then said "I'm not going back home to Snowy Region I'm going back to home old house to enjoy what I have left." Quinton then slowly walked away.. "What about Kari and John.. You've let them down.." Quinton then said "Do what you want with the staff here.. Send them to the hospital they can work there full time.." Quinton got back to his old office and he put the keys of the table but didn't lock the door. Quinton then walked to the PE staffroom when he was stopped by Kari. "Quinton, do you know where we left the reports for the profit of the team going to go play netball?" "No.." Kari walked away and got to the staffroom and he sat down at his desk. He started writing a note in his workbook. His note reading ''"Dear Staff members who find this, I hope it finds you well. I've decided to walk away from teaching for a lttle while. I need some time to myself and I need to re-discover myself, and make sure I am up for the challenges that face me when I return..''". Quinton then placed his book on his chair and walked out of the staffroom. Quinton then walked up to the sign in room and he signed off his name and he wrote "Gone, Walked Out", as it was early in the morning and no one would take any notice. As Quinton walked out he saw Michelle with Kari talking about the budget as normal. "Quinton!.." "What?" Quinton said as he turned around. "The budget needs and extension, what do you think?" "It's my money you're using I dont care. Do what you want.." Quinton then walked away but up to the front of the school. "Where is he going?" said Kari. "I don't know. But if he is running.. He's not going to get far." Kari then walked down to the staffroom and Michelle back to her office. Quinton saw John walking into the school, and Quinton purposely bumped into John and made John drop his folder with work in it. "Oh nice one Quinton.. Help me pick it up.." Quinton turned around and said "Go fuck yourself John.." John then turned and said "What the hell is wrong with you/ First you come to work to just leave! And you don't help me pick up assessment tasks.. If you are going to be in such a bad mood.. Go home and sit down. Go on facebook and watch a movie. Or better yet.. Stop thinking about yourself!" as John yelled Michelle rushed out of her office and said "What is going on?" John ignored Michelle and said to Quinton "Just for once, think about us staff members who don't have attitude when it comes to work. And remember that I am one member who works harder than anyone." Quinton then said "How about no John.." "How about yes! I came to work here by invitation. One more stuff up from you, and you can say goodbye to the people who helped save your NOL career. And who came to every one of the stupid season games! How about a little respect! Hey! HEY!.." Quinton walked away slowly. "That's right walk away.. Like you did in your final year of uni.. Walk away and go cry about how no one will help you.. There is help around you just have to open your eyes and listen to us. You only listen to yourself.. I hope you get hit by karma, because we've had enough of your crap.." John picked up his stuff and Michelle then said "John.. that was unesscary but something I want you to keep doing." John nodded as he walked away. And Michelle had no choice but to report Quinton for misconduct. As Quinton was in his car he watched as he drove away from the school. As Quinton got home he was mad, and he grabbed the closest flower pot and smashed it against the wall. Quinton went on to his social media account and read the anger of his walking out.. It wasn't the way Quinton had it. Back at the school Kari was talking to Michelle about his misconduct charge. "Kari.. tell me something.." "Anything.." "What did John mean by 'Just like you walked away from your last year of Uni' did he walk away from Orthopaedics or teaching?" "He almost never became a doctor. He couldn't get that 0.42% of his final mark.. It sent him insane and he had to walk away and do his final exam 3 times, before his last exam he took he passed by 1% he was ecstatic.. But in my eyes, I would've never wanted treatment from Quinton.." "I just hope he doesn't do something stupid.." Just as Michelle said that Dr Ryan walked up to Michelle and said "Quinton, cleared out his 'Undergroud Medical Bunker..' He sent them all to work at the hospitals across the state!" Kari's eyes then almost exploded out of her head. "It's serious if he's cleared out his Medical Bunker.." "I'm sorry his what?" "His medical bunker was in the office he used for peace and quiet, he made an underground link between the school and the Begs Hospital. Only a select few were told. BET doesn't even know about it.." "We do now!" said Kilmer from behind. "Kilmer!" "Yes.. And we have all the evidence we need to terminate his employment.." "Not just yet David.. He's gone missing and we've tried calling."

Retiring
As Quinton was getting ready he decided it was the right time to give it all up. He was truly finished with teaching and needed a life to himself. As he left the school on bad terms, he needed to set it out right. Quinton went to the school that night and left cakes on staff desks and rubbed off 'missing' from the sign in room, Quinton then went home and he returned again in the morning. As he walked in from the car park, Quinton saw John and said "John.." John looked over and said "What do you want? Drop my assessments again?" "No.. I want to apologise. I'm sorry.." "To late.. You've done it now Quinton.." "John.." "No Quinton.. You left us in a time of need. We've taken Kilmer to teach your classes as you've been drinking yourself to death.." "I haven't been drinking!" "You left your phone on your desk and a note with your keys.. You've done it this time.." John walked away, as Michelle walked up to him. "Glad to see you again.. What do you need this time?" "A press conference." Michelle knew what this meant and she pulled him aside. "You do this, and the next thing we'll agree on is our social media post vialing you.. Understand.. This time you cannot take a retirement back." Quinton then said "I know Michelle. I know.." As Michelle walked away to talk to Roy, Kari walked up to Quinton and said "Do you know why everyone has a cake in their staffroom?" "I don't know why?" "No reason.." Kari turned around before saying "You're going to quit aren't you?" "I'm done Kari.. It's over.." Kari smiled as she walked away. Michelle walked back over and said "We need you to fill out this form before you retire.. It's your resignation form." Quinton grabbed the piece of paper and he signed the resignation form. As Roy was watching him sign his life to quit, he said "The way you walked out on us Quinton. it was harsh.. Kilmer had to take your place and he is not one of the best PE teachers you can have as a replacement.." "You can do something for me Roy.." "What?" "Bring in another doctor who teachers PDHPE.." "I don't know if we can do that.. After what happened with you.." "Do it and see how high marks go.." As Quinton looked up and said "There.. Fully signed and completed." "What are you going to do after you walk away one final time.." "Live life.." As Quinton looked out the window he saw a press conference crew out there waiting for him. "one last time.." "One last time.." said Roy. As Quinton and Roy walked out together, students were sitting down to lunch and teachers walking back to classrooms. Loud whispers took over and Quinton faced the students saying to them "Whisper all you like.. This is something that needs to be done.." As Quinton said that, Kari had the camera ready to take photos of for the schools social media page. "Are you ready Quinton?" said the Press leader. "Ready as I'll ever be.." "Alright... 3,2,1 action.." As the camera flashed on, Quinton swallowed and said "Today I announce my official retirement from teaching. I have served Begs High for over 30 years. I served as the Head Teacher of PDHPE for 14 years, before becoming the deputy principal and later on the principal before going back to the PE department. This decision wasn't easy as I loved to teach. This was a decision to be able to bring in a new teacher for the PE staff, as my aging body and mental capacity has taken over. I would like to thank all the teachers and students for allowing me to teach and work alongside them throughout the years. Thank you and goodbye.. One.. Last.. Time.." As Quinton stepped away from the camera, Roy took his place and said "Thank you for all the educational value you've brought us Mr. Philips, as a farewell present. We'd like to give you this gift basket of goodies, and we hope you enjoy your retirement." Roy and Quinton shook hands and that's when the camera stopped rolling. Kari took three photos, one of Quinton and Roy shaking hands, one of Quinton starting his interview and the last one of Quinton talking about his career. As Kari uploaded the photos in the social media page, she wrote "MR. QUINTON PHILIPS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT'. Luckless teacher Quinton Philips announced his retirement from teaching after over 30 years of service to education. Quinton began his teaching career at Begs, where he became Head Teacher of PDHPE, and later becoming the deputy principal and principal. Quinton had an up and down career, injuring his neck and a couple of controversial moments. But as he retires he leaves so much behind. We thank Quinton for his service and we wish him the best in his future endeavours". As Kari posted this to the schools page, Quinton walked over to Kari and said "Good luck Kari, and make sure you keep that promise for me.." "What promise was that again?" "To use my old room as a study room or a new sport area.. Or least let your kids use it.." Kari smiled and said "Yeah I'll kept it.." Quinton smiled as he hugged Kari, Michelle, Kari and Kim. Quinton then got the rest of his things and put them into his car. As Quinton was about to get into his car he looked at the kids who were having lunch and the teachers that were on duty. This time was the last time and Quinton wasn't thinking about it. As he smiled Quinton got into his car and drove home.

New Job
As Quinton prepared for life after teaching, he became a policeman but had to be on probabtion for several months due to his history and his jail sentence, he was ineligible to the force for 6 years, and kept a clean record after his neck injury. he joined the ranks of the Begs Police Force as a probation officer before a drug haul turned him into a Sergeant. But one day Quinton was called by Michelle Dangerfield to the schools Liaison officer. "Quinton, It's me Michelle. The rumours are they true are you a member of the force?" "100% true Mich.." "Other rumors suggested you ran away.." "I don't run, at least not very well." "Look can you come in for a few days a week when not on the beat?" "Sure.. I'll just get on to that." Quinton put the phone and asked the boss if he could, the boss said yes '4' days a week. "4 days a week Mich." "Excellent. I also have one thing you also need to know. Kingy has been called for the train on squad and so has her daughter. They're going to Mulan." Quinton smiled over the phone. "That's awesome news. Look I'm coming. Hold the phone and make a coffee I'm on my way." As Quinton walked to his car he put his belt on and drove back to the high school. As He parked and got out of the car, he saw how different the school was. He saw the new paintings of old principals and deputies in the office and the new windows that were replaced. He got to the office window when he said "Excuse me.." to one of the office ladies, who ignored him. "You know what.. That is the reason why no one likes you office ladies.. Rude don't acknowledge people who come straight through the door." "Oh be quiet." "Look at me!" Quinton yelled. The lady then recognized the voice. "Quinton!" "DON'T" he said in return. "I'm here to talk to Michelle." "Sure thing.. Sorry about that." "Oh stop pretending.. If you hate this job so much, why don't you get a new one.. Maybe as a banker? Ignore everyone else." "It's the only job I've really ever had.. I'll beep Mich.." Quinton looked around to see his photo on the wall. It brought back memories painful ones, but it was part of his history. Quinton saw the photo with his beard and his smiling face. Now knowing he was clean shaven and proud of his new life. "Quinton. She's ready to see you now." Quinton waved thanks and walked into the deputies office. "Sergeant Philips.. Welcome back." said Roy and then Michelle. "The last words said to me was 'the last time we say goodbye will be on social media vialing me..' now were did that turn.' "We needed someone.." "And I was the right one.. Awesome.." "Look Quinton, you've been gone for.." "4 years.. You can accomplish a lot in 4 years. I saved 23 people from drowning, rushed into 3 burning buildings, managed to save 3 women from the brink of death, destroyed three pot crops.." "Just one question.." "Yeah.." "Do you remember the Jimmy Baker bashing?" "I was first cop respondent.. Why?" "We're bringing the family and her in to discuss her story to the students.. the story needs to be heard." "More than heard, because the boyfriend had 150 charges of assult.. Including punching an officer in the face and breaking his eye socket.." "Wasn't that officer you?" "Yeah it was. the prick is on a life sentence with the extra 14 years... His lawyer refused to represent him in court and stormed out during procedings. the guy who bashed her pleaded guilty but the jury saw otherwise.. He told the jury to get fucked.. And he put in his own words 'If I bash someone else. I'll kill her next..' It was when we fully investigated him, is when we found out he raped three other women.." Quinton lowered his head and said "When we found Jimmy, she was a mess. We called for an air ambulance and a life-support one. We arrested the bloke 3 hours after it happened.. I was the one who arrested him and.." Quinton couldn't go on, so he wrote it down and said "this is something I cant bring myself to talk about. I'm sorry." As Michelle was reading what Quinton wrote, she said "At least sit in the crowd.." "No Michelle. Not today." As Roy walked into the room, he brought in Jimmy and her parents. Quinton looked up and said "Jimmy.." Jimmy was still weak but getting stronger ever day. "Dr Quinton.." "Officer Philips." "Good morning. You're looking well. It's great to see you again." "Thank you." "I'm sorry but I wont be able to talk for you guys today. I can't bring myself to talk about it again." "It's alright." As Quinton grabbed his paper he had written on and passed it to the media manager he said "I want the manager to do this. I have to go.. I'm so sorry." As Quinton went back to the station he turned on the TV and saw that the school had agreed to show her story. Roy taking the stage. "Welcome. My name is Roy Crabblesnitch, and I am the principal of this school. Today we learn the story of a domestic violence survivor Jimmy Baker and how she survived being left for dead by her boyfriend. We are unfortunate to apologise but our schools Police Liaison Officer is unavailable at this time due to work commitments with the force, but he has asked the media manager to read out what he had written about the case. As a principal and a father of 2 it is hard to see how many people are killed each year due to home and domestic violence, we need to take a stand on this act and many often say 'why don't you just leave?' Sometimes leaving isn't the right choice."

Kari Davis Arrest and Divorce
For 4 years in Begs, Kari had gotten away with many things. But there was one thing she wasn't getting away with. One day when Quinton was at the office he was watching the CCTV of a business when he noticed a car doing 140ks in a 40 zone and did some digging. His digging revealed that a car of the same blue colour was speeding through the same area everyday for 4 years, even at one stage running over two known drug dealers in the area. Quinton made some calls to the high school as he noticed the emblem shinning off the mirror from a brooch, the school had knowledge of the known '140k driver' but not who it was. Quinton had acted on this and went to the school with another officer, James Kinderfield. Quinton told James to wait in the office while he talked with the head teachers. Showing them the evidence he had gathered. "This is serious.. The Board of Education has been notified and they are not happy with a teacher driving at 140kh, let alone leave in their lunch break whilst being on duty!" said Michelle. "Have you nailed down whose car it may be?" "There are three cars at this school with the same colour blue. They're in the PE department." said Quinton. "No.. You cant mean.." "Its either one of the two Kari's or its John.." said Michelle. "Quinton. Kari Kingram bought a new car the other day and John doesn't drive stick.. Its Davis." The table ummed and ahhed but Quinton wasn't having any of it. "Listen.. I'm going to make the arrest if its on a hunch or not. The Board of Education, The Neighbourhood watch, police and firies have been watching this car for 4 years terrorize citizens! For god sakes, she maybe linked to those to drug dealers who got run over and all those close calls down town!" Quinton said. "Now where is she?" "In her classroom. Ironically teaching car safety." Quinton opened the door and said, "If this is true and it is her, you may have not known but this will be a very big scandal. This may involve staff going to court." "Fuck that! That bitch can rot in a jail cell." said a member of the music department. Quinton shook his head and walked out the door. He said to James "Stay up here. I'm doing this one by myself." "You know rule number one Quinnno. Never leave your partner behind." "This is a school James. No guns here, I'll be fine." As Quinton walked away James crossed his arms and started doing paper work. Quinton walked down to the PE classrooms to hear Kari's voice booming from the classroom. Quinton walked over to the door but didn't open it, he knew the door was unlocked because the handle was loose. Kari's talking was the main point. "Now.. I want you to know that driving a vehicle is like driving a weapon. It will hurt and it needs to have some practice.. So remember not speeding can save you life." said Kari. Then Quinton said "It will also be a jail sentence for someone who does speed." Kari shocked then said "Quinton.. What are you doing here." Quinton was angry and he didnt hold back. "I'm looking for the teacher, who for 4 years, drove down the mainstreet at 140kh. Ran over two drug dealers, scared countless people. We tracked down the car, the dents and the plates." as Quinton said this Kari's husband Phil walked in to go into the staffroom. "Kari Davis, you under arrest for 130 counts of misuse of a motor vehicle, 2 counts of dangerous driving causing death, 14 counts of driving in a dangerous manner. Any thing you do say will be held against you in a court of law." As Quinton finished what he was saying, Phil said "is this true Kari? The number plates? The dents? They were from you running! Kari what the hell! We've been together for 22 years, and you been on a watch list for 4 years now!" "Phil please calm down.." said Quinton.. "And you know what Kari? I did this the other week. I knew we were never really seeing eye to eye anymore. So I got divorced." Phil took off his wedding ring and said at the top of his voice, the class just listening to booming voice coming out of nowhere. "We took vows. You said you'd never lie to me! AND YOU DID! 4 YEARS OF IT!" Quinton took to his radio and said "James need you down here." "Kari you were the biggest hypocrite of them all when this case was on! YOU SAID YOU WEREN'T INVOLVED!" "Phi.. Please." "DON'T YOU DARE PHIL ME.. WE ARE DONE. OVER.." Phil then placed the ring and papers in her hand and said "Rot in hell." Phil stormed out and ran into James screaming "Get outta my way." James moved and went into the classroom. Kari standing there in shock and the kids bemused on what just happened. "Tweet this later. Because the media have wind." Quinton took Kari and said to her "You're doing the walk of shame. Your husband just left in a huff, your now divorced and every board wants blood." As Quinton opened the doors to the science block 4 classes looked on. Kari decided to do something she wanted to do for ages. She was still cuffed but she knew if she'd try to run it would help. As Quinton and James were walking slowly down the corridor she head butted Quinton in the face. "Oph" he said. His nose started bleeding and Kari was getting away. Quinton then looked up and said "Hey stop!" Quinton drew his stun gun out and fired it at Kari. Quinton then said "I'm used to that. I'm with the big boys." Quinton picked Kari up and put his stun gun away. When they got outside, waiting was the media, and every board in the country wanting to have their say. Quinton said to Kari "Shit storm about to happen." As Kari was brought further up by Quinton. Quinton had dried blood on his face and around his nose a little down his chin dropped to the concrete. Michelle was waiting with the head of the education department. "Kari, look what you've done. I hereby fire you from the board of education and your teaching license be revoked until 2066. That will give you enough time to thing about what you have done." Kari looked down and saw the police car. Quinton let James take her to the station as Quinton handled the media. "We finally arrested the 140kh driver. A teacher here at this school none other than a PE teacher. Kari Davis." "You looked a bit war wounded there Quinno." "She head butted me as we were walking out. Nothing serious." "How many charges at least is she charged with" At least 180 plus two from today. Obstructing justice and assault." As Quinton finished up he said "violence against any of our forces will not be tolerated." Quinton finished then had a paramedic clean up his face. "Lucky it's not broken Quinno." "I know." he finished up and then said to Michelle. "Look after Phil. He himself just found out." "What happened in there?" "He divorced her." "Shit.." Days later Kari was facing court and saw all the staff including her arresting officer. The judge on the court was finally facing the person who almost ran over her dog. Judge Hall said in her sentencing. "Kari Davis, you were a member of Education, who was a voice of reason to young men and women, yet you were hypocritical about speeding, when infact you speed over 4 years dangerously. For the two charges of dangerous driving causing death, this court sentences you to 25 years in prison. For the 140 charges of driving in a dangerous manner this court sentences you to 25 years in prison. For the charge of assault causing harm this court sentences you to 10 years in prison and for the charge of drink driving this court sentences you to 4 years in prison. All up this court sentences you to 64 years in prison.. let this time reflect on those you hurt and those you used to work for." As the gavel hit the wood. Phil sat there and then said "Kari. I hope your roommate is forgiving as I am. Because I NEVER want to here from you again." "Good. Neither do I."

Injury in the Force
Quinton in his office, with Andrew Adams  when he recieved a call from town. Quinton answered the phone and said "Hello?" "Philips, put the school on immediate lockdown. There has been a shooting downtown." "And why do I need to put the school on lockdown? Where is this shooter? Who is it?" "It's Hullen's son. He's shot up a bank downtown and he's on his way to kill someone." "Who?" "You.." "Alright then, will do." Quinton hung up and put his phone back in his pocket. Quinton opened the drawer in his office and got his gun and loaded it, putting it into his holster. Quinton closed the drawer and opened the door. Quinton walked into the principals office and said "Roy. We have a situation coming from downtown." "What does that mean? Why is this important." "The blokes downtown just said Hullen's son just shot up a bank, he's on his way here." Roy nodded and said "Alright. Do it.", Quinton nodded as he walked out into the office bay and into the security room. Quinton smashed the glass and had a thought. Quinton recieved another call. "Quinton, he's stolen a cop car, and he's on his way. Get the kids inside now. Put the school on lockdown." as the phone conversation continued Quinton heard a helicopter overhead. "Quinton. I repeat. Put the school on lockdown and get the kids indoors." Quinton hung up and put his phone away again. Quinton walked over to the glasscase again and he hit the button for lockdown. Quinton left the room as the alarm blared in the distance, he saw kids dropping bags to go indoors. Quinton rushed outside and saw two helicopters overhead as he ran to the police car to secure the school perimetre. Quinton did that as he drove the car back into the school and as he got out, he noticed a few students still sitting outside. Quinton unholstered his gun and held it and said "You heard the alarm. Get the fuck inside now!" they didn't move. "You want me to fire this on you? Get the FUCK inside!" Quinton walked over to them and said "I will arrest you if you dont move. GET. INSIDE." the kids went inside and he re-holstered his gun. As he heard a voice yelling in the distance. "Today, you die Philips. Like when you put my father in prision.." Quinton turned around and said "Why. Why would you shoot up a bank? Revenge?" As Quinton and Hullen Jr got face to face. "Specially. For revenge. Officer Philips. You sent my father to prison, and he was killed in prison." "What's the point? You know how it goes. You kill me and you go to prison." Quinton then said "You're under arrest.." "Not today, Oficer.." Hullen Jr pulled out his gun and Quinton took cover behind his police car, with the police door open. The helicoper's overhead were police choppers, as Hullen Jr fired weapon it hit Quinton in the arm as Quinton return fire as he shot. Quinton's arm hit the door extremely hard and his arm hit the ground. Quinton screamed in agony as he returned fire again, miss. The radio in the police car blared with 'shots fired I repeat shots have been fired at the high school, send immediate backup and an ambulance. Shots have been fired.'. Quinton reloaded his gun and yelled out to Jr saying "A big man doesn't fell like he needs to kill someone. revenge is never the best way. This isn't great Jr." As Quinton raised from cover and aimed his gun he yelled back "But the gun down. Now!" Jr aiming his weapon said "No dice." Jr and Quinton fired at the same time. Quinton was hit in the chest and Jr was shot in the throat, killing Jr instantly. Quinton looked down at his chest and saw blood coming from his chest and dropped to his knees and went on to ground in a star shape. Quinton was injured, badly. Quinton managed to get to his  chest radio and said "Officer down. I repeat..officer...down..."

Retirement
Quinton had returned to work the following week this time to retire for good. Quinton had brought his uniform back to the station. "Quinton.. How are you feeling?" "Like my age caught up with me." Quinton handed over his uniform and said "It's time to retire." James nodded and said "We thank you for your service and we wish you good luck. Thank you." As a TV crew arrived Quinton was talking with James "Another crew.. This time you know I am done with public life.." "I know.. That's why we wont reuse your uniform. You know that walkway.." "I do.." "Where placing it there. Putting others first is what you did.." Quinton then said "That is what you do.." Quinton had a sling on because of his broken arm from his arm hitting the concrete as the bullet also ripped his bicep of the bone. Quinton leaned down coughed before the camera crew turned on. On the TV was the news and everyone would be watching that day. "We cross over to breaking news tonight, coming from the Begs Police Force Communication Room. We go live to the Sergeant of the station." "Pleasure to see you all here to watch something here today. The man beside me, showed true strength to get where he had gotten in his career." Quinton then said, "Today, I announce my official retirement from all Police and Liaison duties. Due to the injuries I received over a month ago, I have decided to end my career effective immediately. This was a very hard decision to make but one that needed to happen. Due to my advanced age healing from these injuries will take a lot longer then it used to be. I also never expected so many well wishes as I have received and I thank you all for doing that. I never meant to fire my weapon at a civilian even if he was holding a weapon himself. Explicitly being shot in my career at least 4 times, I thought something like this would end it." As Quinton answered a question he said "The bullet that hit me had landed in my chest, it was actually in my heart, they decided in surgery to remove it, but what the bullet also did was collapse my lung. They didn't know until they were about to close up.. The arm is a different story... When he shot me I hit my arm on the car door, fragments from a second bullet fired from him, ripped my bicep of the bone, as I landed my arm snapped. At that time I didn't even feel it. It was just my chest that was aching.." As Quinton answered another question he raised his injured arms and placed it on the table. "This time, there is no coming back. I do retire, this time for good." At the school Kari and the teachers where watching the conference. "Last time he said that.." "You almost got him killed Roy.." Back at the conference Quinton then said "And this time there is no 'he said that last time' this time I mean it. I will retire from public life and live like any other person." Quinton answered another question (one about the school), "I don't blame them.. I was only doing what I had to. Duty and Honour the main reasons I called for help. Roy knew.. So did Michelle.. I can remember a godly scream as I feel into James' arms.. It was horrible.. I do apologise to those affected.." Quinton then said "Whatever I do it seems to follow me forever, after I lost my wife, it seemed it was over for me. But I did pick myself up and continued on from there." Quinton then stood up and said "Thank you all for coming" James turned to face Quinton and Quinton faced James, James awarded Quinton a services medal and James said to the media. "As you see, some officers would be a great Quinton, but he holds his head high, because he's done the things no one could think of. He has come far from the NOL to the Police Force. Congratulations." Quinton hugged James and said to his colleagues "Our achievements often go unnoticed but I would also like to thank the other people who protect people for a living. You guys are the best." Quinton smiled and he waved and said "Time for a rest." As the camera cut, Quinton said to the force "One is many, but you all have to fight now.." Quinton then said his goodbyes and he drove home and he sat down. The news had cut back to the station when Quinton turned on the TV. "Quinton Philips has retired from the force after his injuries from a shooting over a month ago. Doctors also said he would retire anyway as it was his fourth gun shot wound, this one would prove to be his undoing." Quinton laughed as he took to his social media. "You heard from the news folks. At the age of 76 I retire for good. No more jokes its all golf life from here on in!" Quinton posted it and played games, whilst comments regarding his retirement were everything from supportive to those agreeing he should've gave up a long time ago.

Later Life & Death
Quinton after his retirement, still had his personal assistant who he had since his doctor days, Quinton kept him around as a close personal friend. Quinton was 80 when he decided to travel the world, so he did, Quinton travelled to China, Mexico and America and most of Europe before he went home. Quinton had maintained good health, but succumbed to constant chest pain at night due to his wounds on the Police Force, and his knee injuries from his days in the NOL, Quinton had this checked and even asked people who've been shot if it was normal and they said possibly due to the bullet landing in his heart, with his collapsed lung. Quinton also continued to give money to Begs High, even making an appearance at the schools Presentation Night, awarding someone with the Quinton Philips Medical Foundation Scholarship (QPMFS) allowing for that student to get a free tuition to anywhere in the country to study medicine or anything of their choosing. Quinton also suffered a heart attack at the age of 83 and he was now getting around with the use of a cane. Quinton then paid one last visit to the High School he served for so long and he talked with Kari one last time. "Kari, how are you doing?" "I'm doing better then you at the moment.." Kari was 54 and still going strong but she knew personally how good Quinton would be at 83. "Why did you come back?" "I wanted to say a hello to you. I didn't know how much it affected me to see you." "You managed to hold back for so long. We seen that for a long time Quinton. You never went back to your old office you never said goodbye to us personally, but we knew how long it would take you to come back. We knew how to leave you alone and we knew how to live without you." Quinton then said "Yeah, Thank you for that. My old office needs a check." Quinton then hugged Kari and walked to his old office and he opened the door and had a look. It was the way he had left it. Quinton walked over to the computer to see what he worked on all those years ago. It was word document that was still up. Quinton got rid of the document and he logged out of the computer and cleaned the office, Quinton put folders back on the wall, and he tidied the desk and put stuff in the bin. As Quinton sat down he heard Roy say "It's a different world without you Quinton. Life is no longer treating you good. The heart attack you suffered, your injuries finally caught up with you." "I know Roy.." Quinton reached into his pocket and took out the key, he gave it to Roy and said "You know that you have to move on, get another officer." Roy then said "We are getting another officer, the Board of Education decided to make this one wear a bullet proof vest." Quinton laughed, stood up and walked over to Roy and said "Do whatever you do to make it happen." Quinton then walked away, he walked back to his car and drove home. 2 years later at the age of 85 Quinton passed away due to his failing health, his assistant found him in the morning after he failed to wake up at his normal time. His assistant called for the police and called for media to come. As the police arrived so did the media. It was James who talked to the assistant. "You found him?" "I believed he suffered a heart attack. As he was on the phone to 000, speaking to an ambulance woman. He wanted someone to talk to." "So how is the woman? Sad to hear a person die over the phone.." "She's coming over to dinner with me. I wanted to do something for her." "What's your name?" "Andrew Adams. I've been Quinton's assistant and friend for about 30 odd years." As the media were starting to set up James said "This news will shock the entire town, you sure want to do this?" "If we don't, others will." James sighed and said "I'd never thought I'd say it, but this is a really nice house." "I know right?"

Legacy
His legacy would ultimately define him. After his death, his autopsy would reveal the state of how bad his health really was. At the conference of his autopsy the coroner said "Quinton had suffered from osteoarthritis in both knees and his ACL ligaments were almost non-existent, stress fractures in both hips, ankles, fingers and toes. Quinton also had blockage in two of his heart arteries despite being healthy and fit, his stomach contained his last meal of spaghetti Bolognese, and he also had heart medication. At the time it was all to late. Quinton's stress fractures were from wear and tear, and he wasn't in pain despite him having no cartilage in his knees and his ACL ligaments barely there to support his walking movements, his knees were completely locked up, nothing there at all. Other than that he only had one drug in his system. His medication for his heart. His ailing health was due to age rather than fitness. It was natural and he would've been at rest. I commend the actions of the responder on the phone, who decided not to call an ambulance. We will offer you counseling to see that you can get back to work. But Quinton was a healthy individual, even his recorded drinking had no effect on his liver, because his liver repaired itself after his drug binge 20 years ago, so he had no liver failure." Quinton's former assistant Andrew Adams stated that even if he was in pain he was good at hiding it. "Sometimes whenever I was on duty he was walking around with heavily limps, other times he was walking normally. I just thought it was from his NOL days. But he did this constantly so I asked him to get it checked out. After he did he said that he had no cartilage left in his knees and he had recurrent stress fractures due to his work situation. At the time he was working on the Force. I remember saying to him, if your in that much pain, why don't you have joint fusion or replacement surgeries? He would always reply back with 'Who would do the hard yards around if the fittest one here cant run 20 metres.' In that regard it was his choice basically." His legacy was also felt at the high school as well. The staff placed a rememberance rock on the front lawn with many other rememberance rocks. Quinton's official biography was released two years after his death named 'Quinton Philips Legacy and Legend'.

Final Resting
At his funeral Quinton's final resting was difficult for all to take in. Claude returned home from Canada to say goodbye, as well as members from the NOL, Begs Hospital, Police Force and Begs High. As people watched on the TV, at the centre the crowd was crying as people he knew took the stage to say what they thought. Trish Meriweather took the mic and said "During his time as a doctor, Quinton wasn't afraid to speak out to some people who thought their actions as crazy. Quinton in his medical career saw many things that many would often not see in their lifetime. Quinton provided what some of us needed a leader and a friend. His career was dedicated to this." hanging from the coat rack was his coat and his stethoscope (Medical career), his tie, hat and sun glasses (teaching), his jersey was number 10 which was now retired and boots (NOL) and his weapon belt and shirt (Police Force). As Trish looked up to the medical crew and everyone else to say "He was never far away if you needed someone to talk to. This defined him as a talker and someone who conducted business the right way. His medical career defined his legacy." Trish wiped a tear away and said "He defined the word strong. He didn't let injury get him down, he was the strongest person I knew." Trish then said "May his spirit live on in all who serve in medicine and many other careers." Trish then stepped down and returned to the benches. Roy then stepped up to the mic and said "There is a lot to say about someone who served at the highest level of a schooling community. He brought his own flare to the PD/H/PE HT position. He taught all those in the PE area, that even if you are weak, don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in. He stood up for what he believed in and this helped everyone he worked with. During his tenure as Deputy and principal he brought his own flare and judgement to the position. There will not be another Quinton in a school. Quinton was kind and he was caring. He treated all members of staff with respect, and they gave back that respect. That is why he was remembered as a man who wasn't afraid." Roy couldn't continue so Kari stood and finished speaking for him. "Quinton, was a person who was one of a kind. He was like the father some of us never had. Quinton even if he was controversial, it wasn't the way we wanted to remember him. We wanted him to do the best that he could do." Kari and Roy stepped down and back to their seat. No member of the NOL spoke because they were to lost for words. As James got up he said "Quinton was a great officer. He was one of the best. He wasn't afraid to put his life out there. He wanted safety in his tenure as an officer. He did that. And he knew that." After everyone had their say a priest came up and said "We don't say goodbye as most of you think. But we wish him luck, as he passes on to a career of Medical Policing & Teaching." As his funeral went on the priest asked for 5 members of the crowd to carry his casket out into the hearse. Kari, John, James, and Phil did this, as Roy, Michelle, Andrew, Kelly & Trish carried the things that were on the coat rack. They walked and walked to the cemetery with his things and his coffin. They lowered his coffin and placed his items with it.

With Quinton's legacy and legend book he released 5 books in his career
 * A Year in Solitary
 * To Hell and Back
 * Legend And Legacy- Autobiography
 * Days In the NOL
 * Injuries from the Medical Field

Sebour Events
Better known as the "Alternate Storyline" to Quinton. This storyline sees Quinton move from Begs to Sebour, stating that he had nothing left for him there. He first meets Karl in the carpark and then meets Terese later. Quinton falls in love with Terese Hills  but leaves her for Kari Kingram, in a complicated turn of events, Kari and John have a fallout, and Quinton in the season finale marries Kari. During the events of Sebour Rising Quinton is diagnosed with blood cancer for a 2nd time. He loses his ability to walk and resigns from his job on the board of medicine and medicine as a whole. He says goodbye to Sebour and moved back home to Snowy Region. He later dies from a stroke.

​Sebour- Quinton's Arrival
It was a quiet day in the little town of Sebour, a little to quiet. as the town was known to be "everyone knows everyone". As Quinton was looking at the hospital, for his new job as a orthopaedic registrar. As soon as he stepped out of his car, he ran into local doctor Karl Kennedy. "Sorry about that. wasn't looking where I was going." said Quinton, Karl looked up and said "Hey. That's ok. Are you the new ortho doc?" "Yeah. I'm Quinton Philips. Not just a Ortho surgeon mate. I also do Emergency Medicine and dabble a little in neurology, you know gotta keep the skills up." Quinton chuckled. Karl smiled and said "How bout I show you round the hospital?" Quinton nodded and said "That would be great thanks." Quinton and Karl walked around the hospital as Quinton asked, "How long.." "How long what?" "How long have you been a doctor?" "20 years. stopped for a couple to look after family. How about you?" Quinton nodded "15. I went into teaching for a while. When I lost my wife I went back into medicine." "May I ask how?" "car accident. No student should've seen what happened that day. My wife was a teacher, later retired and started book writing." "You were teaching that day yes?" "I was. I was PE teaching on the school oval, when a truck collided with 3 cars. Truck driver died on impact, other cars rolled and went into school grounds..." Quinton stopped as he said "i don't want to get into the rest." Karl nodded and said "its a lot to take in." Quinton then said "Hey. If you want to read up on it, search it Karl. I have a long story. I moved here of a new opportunity, to save others." Karl nodded and said "You're not on the run are you?" Quinton laughed and said "No. I'm not on the run. Truth is... I spent 2 years in jail for assault. I had just retired from the NOL, and was having a heap of trouble. I got into the grog.. had a bad night. smashed someone in the face...I caught the bloke before he hit the concrete. Regretted ever since. I spent 2 years in solitary confinement. In a way its the best 2 years i spent to get myself together... I was suspended from practicing for 3 years and suspended from teaching for another 3. I spent 6 years helping myself." Karl let out a long sigh and said "You know.. that's the most honest I've ever heard a person." Quinton sighed and said "No point in lying anymore. I don't mind it now. Look when I settle in my I invite you and your loved one to dinner?" "I'd like that. I'll ask her." Karl smiled and said "Why medicine. why not go into teaching?" as they passed the emergency room. "I decided to semi retire from teaching, take up my medical career. Made it a lot easier." Quinton and Karl stopped. Quinton looking around and then saying "This hospital, reminds me of the hospital I worked at." Quinton smiled at it brought back memories. Quinton then looked to see a woman walking into a room. "Who was that?" Karl rolled his eyes and said "That would be Terese. But don't go there. she is divorced, and her daughter is in hospital after breaking her pelvis and leg." Quinton had his hand out reading the file he was given by the nurse they passed 4 floors ago. "her daughter is Pepper?" "Yes.. how did you know?" "I work here now Karl, thank you for showing me around." "No issue. Where are you living at the moment?" "I'm staying at the hotel for the moment. But I plan on buying in the famous Sebour st. notoriously hard to buy into." Karl chuckled and said "See you later. Make no trouble!" Quinton laughed as Karl walked away. Quinton knocked on the door and said "Good morning. My name is Dr Quinton Philips, the new Orthopaedic surgeon." Terese looked and said "What about the other doctor? Our doctor." "No doctor gets given the same patient. Just the way it goes." Quinton read the file and said "Fractured pelvis....pain..living.." "What?" "Just catching up. I just moved to the area.." Quinton looked up his face smiling. Pepper saying "Yo. Dr Philips, how long do I have to stay here its been months." Quinton then said "I get that your eager to get out of here, but I just want to one thing." Quinton undid the pelvic binder and did a couple of tests. Terese looking on in awe. "Look. I am not going to lie here. But I reckon you can go home. How long have you been here for?" "4 months Dr Philips." Quinton brought in a Physio nurse and a walker and said "I will release you when you can walk down that hallway unaided." Pepper sighed and said "But its been months." "Months you've been staring away at hospital walls. arguing with Karl and other doctors. Hey I know that. I broke my neck several years ago. I walked out of hospital 6 months later." Pepper in awe saying "What did it feel like?" "Pepper!" said Terese. "Its ok.. haha.. I had family. My wife was with me. Not long after that I lost her you know. She wrote books, she was a teacher as well." "Was one of her books called 'Calling of Grace'?" Quinton smiled and said "Yeah. She did. Her favourite book." Pepper then said "Time to walk." Quinton and the Physio nurse helped Pepper up, she started walking with the walker. She walked outside and walked down the hall. Everyone watching in eager awe. "You that good with everyone Doc?" said Terese. "I wish. I have a lot of skeletons in my closet. I wouldn't blame you if you google searched me." "Any bad secrets the town should know?" "I went to jail for 2 years. assault." Terese nodded and said "Ok." "Don't worry. I'm good now. I was suspended from both teaching and medicine for 3 years each." "Both? You're keen." "just someone who knows what its like. It was never about money when I retired from the NOL.." "You played Oztag." "I did. hated it." As Pepper walked up the hall. Quinton said "I'd lay her off the pain killers now. get the scar tissue moving around the incision." Terese burst into tears and said "Thank you for getting her out of bed Dr Philips." Quinton stood there and whispered in her ear "Its all about the neck story.." "Serious?" "Serious." Terese looked to see Pepper smiling for the first time in months. Pepper then said "I'm walking freely now.. Can we go home please?" Quinton said, "One thing first." "What?" "You'll have physio sessions at least twice a day. you can do it from home. I can send a physio out. Need to get that pelvis strong again. But please be careful. dont push yourself. the sessions will be in 2 hour intervals for at least 3 months. Can you do that for me?" Piper smiled and hugged Dr Quinton and so did Terese. "Go home." Quinton held out the release forms. "Keep that brace until the physio says you don't need it any more." Quinton then walked out of the room and saw Karl. "Karl." "Quinton. The release forms." Quinton handed Karl the release forms and said to Karl. "Its okay mate. I'm not here to take your job." "I know your not mate. But you need to know that.. that was amazing.." "Excuse me?" "Getting her up and out of bed. finally gets her out and home. Good job mate." Quinton confused said "Medicine isn't about getting them out and up quickly. its about doing it right. As an Orthopaedic surgeon Karl, a person gets better at home and around an environment that makes them feeling at home. She is getting home physio for up to 3 months. To me she looked ready to go home when i looked at those 7 week x-rays." Karl said "Alright.. Sorry there." "Nah i'm sorry, just the way I did things back at my old hospital. big surgeries we consistently said 7 week mark was the mark to send people home unless they were cardiac patients." Karl then said "Maybe that can work here?" "Unless its a consistent lot of cardiac patients I don't think so." Quinton chucked. "I'm going to pop out for a lunch break, be back in an hour." Karl nodded and said "sure." Quinton walked outside to see Terese and Pepper just leaving the hospital. Quinton walked to the taxi rank and got in. A few minutes later he walked into the local café named "Barbs". Quinton lined up. Quinton ordered his coffee "Hi. Can I please get a strong mocha latte." "sure.." "Thanks." "You the new doctor? I am yes. Orthopaedic surgeon." "Ooh bones." "I like how that assumption works.." "What do you mean?" "Not just bones, like ligament tears and dislocations, diseases of bones." "I think I get the picture." "I'm Quinton." "I'm Lauren" Quinton pointed to the spot where he was going to sit and he sat down. As Quinton waited for his coffee he read the paper. As someone came in with another friend. "Hey did you hear?" "what?" "Pepes is coming home. Said some new doc was happy with progress and sent her home this morning." Quinton smiled as he continued listening. "3 months physio Pepes said. Still in the brace but better safe than sorry." Quinton chucked to himself as he said "She was leaving the hospital, when I came to lunch." "excuse me?" "I was the doctor who released her." Quinton stood up and said "4 months in hospital is a very long time. All she needed to do was walk up a hall with a walker and try it unaided. I know I shouldn't be discussing this in public, but she said she couldn't wait to tell her boyfriend or something. She looked very happy just to be going home." Quinton smiled. "Names Quinton. Dr Quinton Philips." "Tyler, and this is my brother Mark." Quinton nodded and said. "I'm assuming your the boyfriend. don't wait. go and see her." Quinton smiled. Tyler nodded and shook Quinton's hand. Quinton sat down to his coffee and saw Mark. "Mark." "Dr Philips." "I can tell we will be great friends." Quinton took a sip of his coffee and swallowed it. "Officer Mark.. I can tell. you might bring up my history. So here it is. I am a retired NOL player, I am semi-retired from PE teaching, and I am a doctor. I had a history of alcohol abuse after I retired from the NOL. I spent 2 Years in federal prison for assault. I got suspended from both teaching and medicine for 3 years each. My wife Jen died over a decade ago in a car accident and my son lives in Canada." Mark shocked said "I wasn't going to ask you anything, but wow that is rough." Quinton said "I'm not done yet.. I've been sober for at least 10 years, couldn't stand the drink after the assault charge. If I go drink i only ever drink one. Look Mark. I'm saying this now, just in case I get feelings for one person here in Sebour. I never want to hurt a person. And if you have to see my history it doesn't faze me. I told Dr Kennedy and Terese, everything about me." "You've been busy today." "Of course. no point in lying." "Why are you here then?" "I wanted to get away from my old town. It was getting stale. I had this chat with Karl this morning. I have nothing to hide. Not anymore." Quinton chuckled. Mark then said "If that's all i am happy to be friends with someone like you."

​Sebour- A Few Weeks Later
A Few weeks later, Quinton had settled down in Sebour and made friends with mostly everyone. He was on call at the hospital mostly during the night, so he could have the day to himself. Quinton in the few weeks in Sebour had made a close friendship with Terese. Walking around the hospital filling out charts Quinton bumped into Paul, the town 'baddie', Quinton said "Paul." "I see you made friends with Terese." "Like any normal person.. Paul.." Paul scowled and said "What does that mean?" "I know all about your type Paul. You've been in prison I assume?" Paul sighed and said "You're joking right?" Quinton scowled and said "No. I am not joking. I know people like you Paul. Give people the world and take it right out from under them. Lying to get your own way. Yeah I know your type." "For a man who spent only 2 years in jail for assault.." "I'll stop you there. It was in confinement. And it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I really learned a lot about myself. Unlike you." As Quinton continued his tirade on Paul, his daughter Sophie walked past chucking to herself. "That will never get old." "What? someone going off at your dad? or someone wanting to deck him?" "A bit of both.". Quinton then said "I understand you don't like me talking to one of your flames, Paul, but we're grown ups. relationships grow. You either need to step back or shut up. Get over it." Quinton went back on his rounds leaving Paul standing in the corridor. Paul then said "Yeah same."

​Sebour- Meeting an Old Friend
Quinton was in his office at the hospital when he heard a knock on the door. "When a man has that much paper work, he's gotten into the wrong profession." "Kari? Kari Kingram? Is that you?" "The one and only." "Come in sit down." Kari smiled and closed the door. "Its been a while Quinton. Begs isn't the same without you, you know." "Yeah. I know. You know why I had to Kari. After Jen died, I didn't have much to go back to there." "The school. Both hospitals. Its a lot to leave behind you know." Quinton sighed and said "It wasn't easy, it never is. The people here are great, made friends with mostly everyone." Quinton sighed again and said "Kari. I don't want to sound like a complete dick, but what are you doing here? Where is John and your family?" Kari smiled and said "Their, moving in to a place around from Jacobs street. I came to see you. I need something done, and soon." Kari produced a file and showed Quinton an MRI of her leg. Quinton surprised looked at it and said "This isn't great, Kari." Kari nodded and said "Yeah I know. I figured you'd be the best one to help me out." Quinton looked at the scan and said "The bone bruise, indicates you've done your knee. the x-ray is showing me the opposite." Quinton wiped his hand across his face. Kari then said "What is your opinion on this?" "Surgery. depending on how much damage there is, you're looking at a 4-5 month recovery." Quinton then said "The MRI shows the damage to the meniscus, that is 4-6 wks depending on damage, and these bone bruises are a different story. Looks may deceive, but I need to do surgery right away. I'll book you in for later today." "Thanks Quinton" "No problem." Quinton smiled as he said "Tell me Kari. What happened." "What happened when?" "I left Begs." "The school went into a meltdown. If you didn't follow the news, there was a huge breakdown between both staff and the board of education, the board sacked an entire department of veteran teachers, the History department. the school also lost funding, students." Quinton's jaw dropped. "Oh wow." Kari continued "After the storm that happened, the HSIE members that were sacked came back, student numbers climbed. The funding never came back." Quinton then said "What about everyone else were they ok." "Yeah. Took a while but they are fine. We adapt as teachers you know that.." "Yeah I do know that. But now I no longer teach." "Let me tell you one thing Quinton, a lot of people miss you. The other Kari is still in jail you know?" "Oh wow really?" "Yep. After what happened with her driving, she could get out as soon as 2080. But we'll both be dead by then.." Quinton nodded as Kari continued. "Kim became head of HSIE after she was fired and brought back.."

​Sebour- Kari's Surgery
As Kari was waiting for surgery Quinton was talking to her husband John. "John long time no see." "Yes." Quinton sighed and he said "What happened between us is never forgivable. But I want you to know. I have never forgiven my self." "We both did something wrong Q. We never expected it to happen it just did." as the two talked on Kari said "Surgery?" Quinton laughed and said "Yes." as Kari was wheeled into surgery, Karl looked at Quinton and Quinton looked to Karl. "What was that about?" said Karl. "Nothing important. But we apologized to each other for something that happened years ago." "You had an affair?" Karl said to him quietly, Quinton chucked and said "You could say that." Quinton started the surgery and said "I don't understand how a doctor refuses to do a surgery like this. Simple reconstruction, not that hard." Quinton then noticed something. "Read me the notes of that MRI scan." "Everything was clear. No ACL gone. inconclusive." "What is it Quinton?" "This reconstruction will have to wait. opening the leg. can you call in a vasco for me please." As Quinton continued with the surgery, the surgery took a dark turn as the doctors found a blood clot in her leg. "Bingo! blood clot. Hang out." Quinton put his tools down just as the vascular surgeon walked in. "I heard, you ran into a complication?" "Yes. The MRI results were inconclusive, but as soon as we went in. The clot was just sitting there." Quinton sighed and said "She told me that her previous knee surgery the surgeon she had would never touch the knee again.. is this why? Did he do something wrong?" The Vasco nodded and said "He messed up big time. If there is a clot, then there was in infection, Kari would have never known until now. You made the right call. Lets get this clot out and then you can do the reco.." "Is that medically safe?" "ACL reconstruction is through bone, removing a clot is in the vein, yes. It is safe." "Lets do it." 4 hours later the surgery was done and Kari was in recovery. "What took so long Quinton?" "We ran into a complication. We read the MRI scan 3 times, results were inconclusive with anything else. When we started we found a blood clot." "A clot? Is.. she ok now?" "Yes we removed the clot and proceeded with the reconstruction of the ACL and meniscus. Kari is doing very well for someone who had a major surgery. She's gonna need you mate." John nodded and said "How did the clot happen? Did the surgeon she had last do something?" "I cant medically say, but I personally think he did. Look until now some people don't know they have issues or blood clots." John then said "Was the ACL fully ruptured or?" "Partially. still a 4-5 month recovery."

​Sebour- A Few Weeks Later
Quinton was sitting in his office talking to Karl, about his past. "It was something that just happened you know." "An affair is huge. I should know!" "Yeah I know.." "It was a spur of the moment thing. John and I have had a rocky relationship ever since." Karl nodded and said "I surely hope nothing else happened, it was only a one off." "Yeah don't worry. After my wife died, its been hard for me but i have moved on." Karl then said "How did the surgery go?" "Not great." "What happened?" "The doctor who did her previous surgery messed something up in the joint, and Kari never knew, never got sick." "Did you get in contact with the other surgeon?" "I tried to. No response. I rung the hospital he worked at, and they said he just upped and left." "He's done a runner?" "According to the hospital, every patient there had to get their surgery done again. He has wrecked lives. I hope they catch him." "I hope so to." Karl said as he stood up. "Gotta do my rounds, catch you later." Karl opened the door and let Kari in as Karl closed the door to leave. "How you feeling." said Quinton. "A lot better. I just hope they catch the bastard." Quinton nodded and said "Yeah. What he did was wrong." Kari then said "Quinton. I want you to know something." Quinton stood and said "What is it?" outside the room Karl and John moved into the next room that they were in, as they placed headphones in to listen, Quinton was still standing said. "What happened." "The affair we had.10 years ago." Quinton nodded and said "Yes." "I was a couple of weeks after that I fell pregnant. Even after taking a Morning after pill." Quinton was in shock. "What happened?" "John flew out to the states the morning i found out. I remember ringing him that night. Quinton. He knew it was yours straightaway." Quinton went to the wall and stood in the corner. "What happened?" said Quinton. "I miscarried. I was 14 weeks at the time. I was teaching at the time, and most of the staff knew I pregnant, they all thought it was John's, they had no idea what happened a few weeks earlier." Quinton started to tear up. "I remember sitting down to teach, which I never did. One kid had messaged Trish Meriweather and she got there just as the class ended." Trish brought along medical staff. I was carried out of the class room unconscious. I woke up 3 days later in ICU." Quinton walked over to Kari and hugged her. "Kari I am so sorry. words wont say anything. I have no words." Kari looked and said "We named him. Francis James." Quinton released his hug and collapsed to the floor in tears. "Kari. I am so, so sorry.", as Karl and John walked into the office, John looked at a clearly upset Quinton and told him "None of this was your fault. You made us happy. those 14 weeks, we spent together with Francis were the best 14 weeks ever." "It still doesn't change the fact that I did the dirty with your wife." "Quinton..." Quinton cried more until they heard a knock at the door, it was Terese. Quinton didn't looked as John said "sorry Terese. Quinton just found out a bombshell." "I can comeback later." Quinton to upset to talk moved further into his office. "I know he loves you Terese. He has feelings for you. did he ever tell you that he had a one sided affair?" "He did yes. he has been honest with me." "This might come as a shock, but Kari here was having his baby. He had no idea that she conceived or miscarried." "Its a lot to take in. Certainly. But this doesn't change my mind on him. Look what he did was wrong, but he brought you two closer together." "True..." "Look I might take him home if that's ok. He'll be to upset to do any work." Terese helped Quinton up and said "It's going to be ok." Quinton shook his head and said "What a day.." Karl looked at Quinton and said "Mate...take as much time as you need."

​Sebour- Turning To Drink
As Quinton turned to his hotel room, he looked to see Paul with a drink in his hand. Quinton walked over to Paul and grabbed the drink from him. "Hey." Quinton then gave the glass back to Paul and then sat down. Paul walked over to him and said "You alright mate?" Quinton nodded and said "I guess. Have you ever had a bombshell dropped on you?" "Not a literal one.. But yes. I have." "I guess this'll end up going around, but I had an affair years ago with another teacher. I left a month later, found out yesterday. The woman I had an affair with was pregnant and miscarried." Paul looked and said "That is heavy." Quinton got up and said "I need another drink." Paul then said "I thought you didn't drink?" "Times change." Paul then said "Your last drink was before prison." "I see you've done some sleuthing." "I did. You are successful. don't give it up now." Quinton brushed past Paul and said "I don't care. I just need a drink" Paul nodded and said "Be careful." Quinton walked into the local bar known as "The Watering Hole" for the first time in the 5 years he had been there. Quinton sat at the bar and saw John at the table behind him. "Scotch please." said Quinton. "On the house." "You sure." "I'm sure." the barman was Shelia who knew Quinton was going through a hard time. "Want to talk about it?" "Nah I don't." Quinton held the glass to his lips and took a drink. The flavours came back to him. "Is it Terese?" "No. Its not. If you don't mind another one please." Shelia got him another one, as John decided to sit next to Quinton. "It wasn't your fault you know." "I don't want to discuss this John." Shelia than said "Don't worry. Terese told me everything. You should be at home." Quinton sighed. "No. I can do this myself. I am not going to do what some people do. I am not falling off the wagon. All I want to do is have a couple of drinks." Sheila then said "For someone who went to jail of assault." "Not now Shelia. I am a patron. In a bar. Another one please. And John go home." "Okay. Goodnight but be careful." A couple of hours later, Sheila had contacted the police to take Quinton back to the hotel. "How many did he have?" "5 drinks. He knew his limit. But no one else here is sober. Do you mind?" "Sure." Quinton was led outside, where he fell asleep in the paddy wagon. Quinton woke up 8 hours later and saw Terese was making him breakfast. "Quinton. How you feeling?" Quinton grunted and said "Not bad for someone who hasn't had a drink in 14 years." Terese then said "how much did you have last night?" " I don't remember, but i remember being led out of the bar by I think it was Mark. to take me home." A few hours later Quinton was back at the Bar talking to Shelia. "What happened last night?" "A lot. You had a heated conversation with John. You had dinner, and 5 drinks. You were gone after the 5th one. I stopped serving you, and you couldn't get home, so Mark came and got you." "Oh wow that is bad." Quinton checked his phone and he messaged Mark thanking him. Quinton grabbed lunch and returned to his hotel room. For weeks Quinton went on a bender, before one night he was stopped by Terese. "Quinton. You need to stop." Terese gave Quinton an AA card. "You go or I am sending you to rehab." Quinton nodded and said " I tried to stop." "I know you did." Quinton took a few weeks away and came back a new man. Quinton said he didn't fully stop drinking but he could limit himself to at least 2 drinks a week.

​Sebour- Being Shot (Season One Finale)
"Has anyone seen Quinton? He's late to work." said Karl. "Nah I haven't. His car is here though." said Dave. "Oh ok. maybe in his office or something. No big deal." Quinton was infact in his office, but was in trouble. But because it was noisy in the hospital no one could here the commotion. Quinton had his hands tied and his mouth gagged. "You ruined my career." As he kicked Quinton in the ribs. "You did surgery on someone who was a medical risk." as he pulled down the gag Quinton said "She was medically fine. You screwed up. You gave her the infection. The blood clot was all your handy work. Dr Marbles." Marbles put Quinton's gag back on and pulled out a pistol with a silencer. Quinton's eyes widened as Marbles took his badge off and put it on the floor. "I want them to find me. When they do, i'll be in the fire well." As Marbles scattered pens and notepads on the floor, he kicked Quinton once more and said "This is the end of you... my friend." As Marbles stood on the other side of the room. He shot to shots from his gun. Quinton screamed in agony as the gag masked the scream. Marbles then took off Quinton's gag, as Quinton spat in Marbles' face, he put Quinton in the corner. Marbles put his gun away and looked out the window to see if anyone was coming. No one was coming. Marbles made his exit and said "See you later. Doctor." the door slammed shut as Quinton freed one of his hands. "ah...." he said in extreme pain. He undid his shirt to see two bullet wounds, one in his stomach the other in his abdomen area. Quinton was closed to one of his cabinets. He opened it and pulled out the cling wrap. Every move painful he managed to wrap his gun wounds. The bullets laying on the ground. Quinton tried to reach for his phone. In so much pain he managed to contact his first contact. Karl. Karl was doing his rounds when his phone rang. "Kennedy." "Karl..." "Quinton! where are you?" "I need....." "You need what? Quinton are you ok?" "Help......I've.....been.....shot.... shooter....in...stairs..." "Quinton where are you?" the line went dead as Karl looked on in horror. But at the moment, security walked past and a police officer as well, it was Mark. "Mark!" They all turned around. "Quinton's been shot!." "What?" "He just called me just then. I don't know where he is but he said shooter is in the stairs?" "I think he's at work!" Mark then said "We need to find both of them. Quinton and the shooter." Karl then said to security. "no one gets in or out. Lockdown the hospital, send all other ambos north. We need to find this guy." as the hospital was put on lockdown, Quinton was laying in his office, unconscious laying up against his table, blood trickling out of his wounds. as Mark ran past his office, Karl was still searching for Quinton. "Karl, whats going on?" said Terese. "Quinton, has been shot. We are trying to find him. I need you to be with Pepper. Go!." Terese then said 'Fine. Find him please." Karl continued wandering around when he saw something on the floor. Karl knocked on the door and said "Quinton. Are you in there? Quinton can you hear me?" Karl called out to Mark who helped kicked the door down. When the door flung open, Karl and Mark saw Quinton lying there. "Oh my...God.." Karl rushed over to Quinton and checked his pulse. "No pulse. Press the button. starting CPR." As Karl started CPR, Mark pressed the button, and as he did he saw the badge on the ground. "Dr Marbles." "Go after him." Said Karl. Mark ran and Karl kept going. As help arrived. Quinton was given adrenalin and shocked. no response the first time so they tried 3 more times. "Common Quinton. you have so much to fight for. One more time." as they did it one more time they got a heartbeat back. 'We got a heartbeat!" A collective sigh went across the room, as Karl and the nurses rushed him to surgery, just as Mark came out with an arrested criminal. "keep going creep and i'll push you don't the stairs." as Mark pushed away the crim. Terese looked on from Pepper's window and said "That creep. He hurt him." "He hurt Kari mum. He is the reason Kari almost died from a clot." " I know!" several hours later Quinton was out of surgery and recovering. "Low down please Karl. how is he?" "Not well. We had to place him in a coma due the amount of blood he lost. Combined with the CPR we had to give him, his brain was in overtime. He may be in it for weeks... or he may die. But he is strong." Karl then handed Terese something. "This was in his hand Terese. You should read it." Terese started reading aloud. "I may have been a teacher but something was always off about me returning home, i did what I did. now I have fallen in love again. with a gal named Terese. Her family is lovely, and I am just an idiot, who had an affair. I broke down and drunk. I went to rehab, I love my life here. never changes. not one bit. I love a girl named Terese. She is gorgeous.." Terese smiled and kissed Quinton on the head. "The real battle starts now." said Karl.

​Sebour- Rehab
"Is this normal for a gun shot wound?" said Terese. "Everything about this is normal. considering, he wasn't breathing when we found him. Quinton's body has been through a lot. We removed the breathing tube as he started breathing on his own." Terese looked at Karl and said "I'm going to go grab a coffee. Want one?" "No thanks." Terese walked away as Karl continued looking at Quinton. "6 years you've been here mate. Already been shot. You did good." Quinton opened his mouth and said weakly "It's what I do best.." Karl looked to Quinton and said "How you feeling mate?" "Terrible. As expected." "You know the run down?" "Two gunshots. Stomach and lower abdo." "You lost a lot of blood. You were grey when we found you." "Did they get the bloke?" "They did. He got released on bail as well." "Oh good." "He was shot and killed by a person who escaped jail. revenge killing or something." Quinton looked around the room and said "Where is Terese?" "Getting coffee." Quinton then said "How has she been?" "At your bedside." "And Kari?" "Worrying. Quinton, Kari is married that cannot happen. You know that." "I know. Its hard not to think about those people who worried about me and she is a friend." Karl sighed and said "Enough of that. Rehab mate. Its gonna be tough." "Yeah I know. I've been there before." Quinton with some energy managed to move a little on the bed, letting out a grunt in the process. Karl then said "Be careful. You've been in a coma for a month. Somehow the abs managed to stay there." "I'm not 80 Karl, I look after myself."... After Karl left Quinton smiled as he reached for his phone in the draw. Terese walking in not long after. "You're awake! This is great." a couple of days later, Quinton was walking and out of bed, surprising everyone. Quinton walked into the hospital gym/rehab centre and got into the pool and walked around in it. Terese walked into the rehab area and went over to Quinton, Quinton and Terese talked memories and dreams. "I always wanted to go to New York and sing on Broadway. I guess now its not happening." 'Hey. Don't give up on your dreams Terese. Broadway is a great dream."

​Sebour- Kari And John's Fallout
As Quinton was in the bar ordering lunch, Kari and John came in very quietly. John and Kari sat in the corner and they started talking. Quinton was not long recovering from a rehabilitation stint from his gun shot wounds. Quinton was watching from afar. Kari saying to John. "You have feelings for Terese don't you John?" "Like you had for Quinton? Yeah I do. No matter I think its never gone, since we moved here its impossible not to think about it." "John I always had this prepared, even if we were to fallout, i'd still love you no matter what." Kari opened her briefcase and pulled out divorce papers. "how long have you had these?" "Years." "That is so odd. why?" "Our fallout, shouldn't effect the kids. I want you to take them." John smiled and said "Are you sure you want to do this." "No i'm not. but no matter what and how it happened I will always love you." Kari took off her ring and placed it in John's hand. 'you deserve to be happy." Kari stood up and looked at John, John looking at Kari stood up and said "This is goodbye I guess." Kari and John hugged, John whispered "This isn't over Kari. Move into the hotel for a bit. Then I will sign the papers. We grew apart because of him." "No John we didn't. We are so different now to when we meet years ago.." Kari said as she looked at John and then opened the door and walked out. Quinton confused walked over to John and said "What was that about? Are you two okay?" John angry grabbed Quinton and said "This is what happened!" Shoving divorce papers in his face. Quinton letting out a pained grunt. "This is your fault. All of it." "John no." John threw Quinton to the ground and said "Admit your true feelings. Do YOU LOVE HER!" he said at the top of his voice, the whole bar watching on. "Its true." as Quinton said grabbing a chair to regain his balance. "I love her obviously. As a FRIEND." Quinton struggled to regain his strength as John grabbed him again and said "You always had feelings?" as John said this Terese walked in and saw what was going on. "Yes. But have you had the same for Terese?" John tightened his grip on Quinton and said "Terese deserves the best. I didn't deserved to be SERVED DIVORCE PAPERS IN A BAR." John threw Quinton again and John grabbed the wedding ring out of his pocket and threw it at him. "Leave Kari mate." said Quinton as he grunted in pain. "You loved her for years what's stopping you now." John put the ring on the table and said "I.." as he said this he turned to Terese, Terese confused said "What?" John finally saying what was on his mind "Terese." "What?" "What changed was seeing you and Terese together. You can barely keep it together and somehow she is your rock. Me and Kari, where was that?" Quinton trying to get up off the floor but failing as he felt a sharp pain in his gut. "Ah!" Quinton said as Terese looked at John. "The fallout. Is bad." "No its love." Terese and John had a moment as Quinton was curled on the floor in agony. "Hey!" said Karl, "Someone called and ambulance, Quinton's scar has re-opened. Good job John." said Karl as he put his coat on Quinton's stomach. John saying "That's karma for the affair." John then threw the ring at Quinton and said "Do what you need to do, next time I wont be nicer." Quinton threw the ring back and said in agony "Been there and back. bring it." Quinton then said "Sorry for that everyone." Karl then said "Quinton, can you give me a pain rating." as Quinton looked he said "cant describe it." as John rushed back in he went over to Quinton and punched him in the stomach, Quinton screaming in agony as John was arrested by Mark. Quinton screamed as Karl looked on to see the screaming tearing muscles. Quinton was in so much pain he passed out. "Quinton? can you hear me? Quinton?" "John i hope you know you set his recovery back weeks. Quinton.. Quinton! Next time talk it out. You are pathetic John." Quinton's wound reopened and started bleeding as Karl saw the ambulance finally arrived. Quinton was rushed into surgery to repair the torn muscles and stop the bleeding. The surgery took and hour and Quinton was awake 4 hours later and talking.

​Sebour- Quinton Reveals His Feelings For Kari
Quinton was sitting at the bar a couple of weeks after another surgery. John walked in and sat next to Quinton. Quinton said "Please don't throw me across the room this time." John sighed and said "I came to apologise." "Why? I broke up your marriage. I ruined your life. It should be me apologising." John laughed as he faced Quinton. "Our love went a long time ago. I was mad for a different reason. Its hard not to admit when Kari was pregnant, i wanted to find you and show you the way you changed our lives for the better." Quinton rubbed his eyes and said "I wasn't there when it happened. Trish saved her life." "Fucking right mate." "Just to have that dumped on me, after she had surgery, she just.." "We were listening Quinton. We felt for you, we did." Quinton looked up and said "That's why I had a breakdown and just drunk for about a week." John then said "How bad did it hurt? Cause I did the same thing when Kari lost it. So much to take in. The students were asking questions, the rumours. Staff eventually found out she miscarried. You just don't get carried out of a classroom without staff looking on in horror." Quinton wiped his eyes and said "The night, we had the affair, I regret that I don't regret the sex. I regret hurting you." John put his hand on Quinton's shoulder and said "Don't apologise. Remember I had an affair with Jen, its tough to admit it but you to were so close, you loved each other." Quinton smiled as he watched the door open and Terese walk in and order some food. Quinton looked back at John and said "I love Kari, John. I'm sorry to admit that, but for years I never stopped thinking about that moment." John nodded as he opened his jacket pocket, producing the ring he gave Kari. "Our wedding ring. I guess its nothing now." Quinton then said "Talk to Terese, you've liked her for a long time as well. Go say something." Quinton sat back in his chair as John said "Thanks mate. Get better soon." As John turned to talk to Terese, Terese looked at John and said "John. How are you?" "Very well." John couldn't help himself and pashed Terese. Terese pulled in for a longer kiss and the moment lasted for ever. "Get a room!" said Quinton from the other side. Terese pulled away as he said to John quietly "I need to speak with him is that ok?" "Yeah it is. Go ahead." Terese walked over to Quinton and said "Quinton. I need you to check something out for me. Its medical related." Terese said with a worried look on her face. "Yeah sure. When?" "Now. if its ok." Quinton nodded and said "My office the hospital. We need to talk in a quieter place." A couple of minutes later Quinton was in his office and on the computer, Terese walking in several minutes later. "You look so worried. tell me what's wrong?" "I found a lump, Quinton." Quinton's eyes widened and said "Any pain?" "I'm finding it hard to move my arm above shoulder height. Quinton closed the door and said "I need to do an examination, please take off your shirt and get on the bed, raise your arms." Terese took off her shirt and un did her bra. Quinton put on gloves and walked over to her. "Don't be scared. It could be nothing." Quinton felt around the breast area for any more lumps. He didn't say anything, but he found two more. "Quinton?" "Get dressed" Quinton said as he took off his gloves. "I'm going to order you a mammogram, and a blood test. Just to be safe. You need to ask any family, if there is a history of cancer breast or otherwise in the family." Terese nodded as she looked at Quinton saying "You love her don't you?" Quinton looking confused "What?" "You and Kari." Quinton walked over to Terese and said "Terese. I will ALWAYS love you. But my heart wants to be with Kari. My brain is telling me to stay with you. But you have John. John is caring and can get you through this." Terese looked at Quinton and said "That's very truthful." "I will always be truthful to you. I always will be." Quinton opened the door and said "Better hurry, your tests are in 20 minutes."

​Sebour- Terese Gets Misdiagnosed
As Quinton was reading his emails he saw one from a doctor in the hospital who worked in the cancer ward. Quinton opened the email and read it. Quinton stumbled across another email, with Terese's name on it. Quinton opened the email. Quinton read the email and skimmed and saw the words 'possible breast cancer' and 'diagnosis'. Quinton closed the email just as Karl walked in. "Quinton, did you just receive the same email? Quinton please tell me you did, because that went to everyone in the hospital." Quinton looked up and said "What if its true? What if she has cancer?" "Times have changed Quinton. It isn't the death sentence it once was. Quinton it may not even be breast cancer. But get her in here anyway and have a workup done. It may be nothing, it may be adrenal related. Do not scare the woman." said Karl. Quinton reached for the phone and said before he dialled. "Life is a bitch sometimes.." as the phone rang Quinton was preparing himself. "Terese speaking. how may I help you?" "Terese, its Dr Philips from the hospital." "Yes, what is the matter?" "I don't know how to discuss this on the phone but we need you to come in for some tests." "Alright. I'll come in." Quinton hung up as he looked at Karl with worry. As Quinton stood up Karl left and so did Quinton. Quinton was sitting outside the hospital when Terese got to the carpark. "Quinton." "Terese. This is something we both need." "I was called before you called me. It is a possible breast cancer diagnosis." "How did?" 'The family history, Quinton. I don't expect you to care for me after what you told me." "Terese, these tests are more conclusive. If you have cancer you can deal with it. It is isn't and its something else, you have Paul." "Had Paul, Quinton, had Paul. We still get along well." as Terese and Quinton walked back into the hospital and up to the pathologist. Quinton waited in his office as Terese was getting blood work done. As a nurse came in 10 minutes later with the results. "Already?" "It was rushed, but they are correct. Read it properly Quinton.." as Quinton read the results, he missed the fact a part of the paper had been highlighted. Terese finally walking in, not shutting the door as Quinton, reached for the phone instead not going for that he put the folder in front of Terese. "A confirmed diagnosis. I am sorry Terese." "What? how? I was told it would be a 40% chance at this time. Knowing we get there early." "Terese, I am not that type of surgeon, but you need to know, you do have a great chance of survival." Terese looking in disbelief said "I will discuss this with my cancer surgeon. And see his course of action. Because this lump under my collarbone cannot be breast cancer." Quinton rubbed his beard and said "Take the file with you. I may be wrong, but you need to understand if its not cancer, it could be thyroid or adrenal related. which still require surgery." "I'll risk it thanks Quinton." Terese took the folder as Quinton went back to work. Terese went to her surgeon who read the folder. "Sometimes I truly wonder why Quinton never gets suspended. Either that or he really is blind." said Dr Tryal. "What do you mean by that." said Terese. "He didn't show you the highlighted bit?" "No.." "It's an adrenal tumour. Not breast cancer." Terese sighed with relief. "But you will still need surgery to remove the tumour, have it tested and if so we will remove the gland.." 'So it was a misdiagonsis?" "Yes.. the 4th one from Quinton.. I've reported it again. This time he gets suspended.." "For how long?" "Only a month. But if it keeps happening longer." Terese nodded as they continued their discussion about surgery. Several days later surgery was successfully done and the tumour was removed and Terese began treatment.

​Sebour- Quinton Gets Suspended
Quinton was sitting in his office, when Dr Tryal walked in with a letter. "This is for you Dr Misdiagnosis." Quinton looked up and said "Excuse me?" Tryal sat down and said "This is the 4th time you've done this. Quinton. It's time to either get glasses or retire from medicine." Tryal stood back up and said "Trust me.  It saves a person going in for life altering surgery.." "I'm confused. I have no idea what you mean.." "Read the letter. The board knows about this. Tread carefully." Tryal walked out as Quinton opened the letter;

​"Incident Number 4. Involving general surgeon and orthropaedic registrar Dr Quinton Philips. This has happened before. This one a new incident. Failing to read a patients diagnosis properly. This patient was misdiagnosed with breast cancer, results showing a tumour of the adrenal gland. It's a long shot but this needs to happen and fast. Quinton needs to be punished. Suspension for around 1 month would be enough as well as an eye test. This cannot keep happening.. It is dangerous and shocking. -Dr Timothy Tryal"

​Quinton then saw the attachement of the letter.

​"Dr Quinton Philips has been suspended with letter notice pending. until he recieves an eye test and possible specticale or contact diagnosis, he shall remain suspended. We are aware of the 3 other misdiagnoses and they have been dealt with. This one will be dealt with as well. remain vigilant and read all charts carefully. -Dr Anthony Rogers, HOM."

​Quinton put the paper down as Karl walked in. "Quinton.. What's going on?" Quinton stood up and said "I've been suspended. I misdiagnosed someone. And I am paying a price." "I'm part of the Board, Quinton.. I'm sorry. but we've had to suspended you for longer. Quinton. Until you do something about your eyes, you are in limbo." Quinton went over to his computer and logged out and shut it down. Quinton walked over to Karl as Karl handed Quinton another letter. "You'll have to now Quinton. You have to leave the premises" Quinton nodded as he said to Karl "I planned on getting my eyes checked. I cannot believe I sent three people a wrong diagnosis. Mate. This is a crap feeling." Quinton took off his coat and gave his keys to Karl. Karl looked at Quinton and nodded.Quinton put his badge on the table and took the letter that Karl gave him. Karl walked out of the room as Quinton turned the lights off to his office and closed the door over. Karl pat Quinton on the back before walking away. Quinton took a walk out of the hospital one that felt like hours, nurses walking past him, doctors ignoring him. Quinton finally made it outside. As Quinton made it outside security led him to his car. Quinton got into his car and he drove home. As Quinton got through the door, he sat on the staircase. He opened the letter Karl gave him.

​"Re: Quinton.. This is highly immoral, he is a good man, but he now needs to see how things are done around here. Quinton will be suspended for 3 months. In this timeframe he will required to have a mental health assessment, an eye examination. the board isnt happy, but neither will the patients.  This suspenion holds. If Dr Philips turns up on the property he is to be removed by force. This is our third doctor we have suspended for reasons such as this. We want all our doctors on board but this happens. I want Quinton to know this is our of respect for him. He may be tired, he may just need rest. But he needs time away from medicine to realise he doesn't live in Begs anymore. -Dr Rogers HOM"

​Quinton then read further into the letter.

''​"A misdiagnosis.. because he didn't read the highlighted part, shows he either had it in for this woman or he was truly reading out the chart. I don't care what you call it, but Philips being suspended can let our resources come back to normal. He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, who said himself dabbles in general surgeon and neruology. Philips is now required to be one thing and one thing only, that ortho surgeon we asked for. Philips needs to know this is not his home town. things don't run like that here. It's time he knew that. The next 3 months I hope he knows that. We can no longer afford to keep him if he keeps up his ongoing mess ups. Philips now has a choice. Leave or be an ortho surgeon.. This is how some learn to respect the process.." -Dr Karl Kennedy.."''

​Quinton read that last part out loud to himself on the staircase. "Leave or be an ortho surgeon.." Quinton put the letter down as he put his hands on his head in defeat..

Sebour- Quinton Faces The Board
Quinton had written his letter he had planned on giving the board, Quinton had also called Terese and asked her to meet him so he could talk to her. Quinton and Terese met an hour later at the park. Quinton was sitting with a look of defeat on his face. Terese sat down next to Quinton and said "What's this about Quinton?" Quinton swallowed hard and said "I wanted to apologise. I want to say I am sorry for misdiagnosing you. I haven't forgiven myself.." "You told me you loved another woman, and then give me that breast cancer shitck. How am I supposed to forgive that? Quinton I am sorry. but I will be angry for a long time at you." "I understand that Terese, fully. I want you to know first, that I am going to hand in my licence to practice general and neruo. I'm done with the two. I really am." "You did what you have to?" "Fair sure I am doing the right thing. Been dabbling to long." Quinton stood up and said "I played with fire Terese. Got burned. Paid the price." Terese stood up and said "I understand. In a way I can be angry and forgiving. But if I didn't come to you I would've died.." "Was surgery successful?" "Yes it was. I am now on meds to control what's now missing.." Quinton nodded as he checked his phone. "I have to go. I have to face the board now.." Terese went over to Quinton and hugged him. "I can remain mad at you, but only for a short time. I will be mad at you, but you helped my daughter and you helped me. Go.." Quinton smiled as he walked away. Quinton was standing outside the hospital when he was seen by security. "Dr Philips.. We will escort you inside.." Quinton sighed as he said "Do you have to? I'm not a criminal.." "Sorry Quinton. Rules are rules.." Quinton sighed again as he was lead in to the hospital. It'd been 3 months since Quinton was suspended and in that time the hospital had re-painted many parts, and Quinton looking around seeing new fixtures had been placed on lights and beds. "Oh fucking please..." said Quinton. "I'm gone and things get replaced? What magic is this?" he said. "It's called they have a budget." Quinton sighed and said "I was wasting that much money?" "You're a well. Your dabbling cost the hospital $400,000 each year. You being suspended put a quarter of that money back into the hospitall." as they neared the elevator, Quinton looked up and saw what he hadn't seen in years, the place running smoothly, nurses not running, and doctors talking to patients. The guard then said to Quinton. "An attitude change, is what this place needed if you ask me. You being gone let them do this.." as the elevator got to the 10th floor, the guards got out first and then Quinton. The guards walked Quinton to the boardroom. Quinton knocked on the door. "Come in.." Quinton opened the door and he walked in. The entire board was there, as well as head doctors and a few nurses. Quinton stood as Dr Rogers introduced the meeting. "Meeting number 300. Please be seated." Quinton sat down, and was sweating. "Dr Quinton Philips.. We recieved your mental health assessment, and your eye examination. You passed both with flying colours. What confuses me is that this has happened previously. It has to stop." "And I agree.." said Quinton. Quinton was holding his briefcase as he opened it he produced a letter, and 2 of his medical certificates. Quinton placed the letter on the table, as he passed his two certificates to the Head of Medicine. "I will no longer dabble. I cannot afford to." Dr Rogers rubbing his face, saying "Then it it settled. You will email out what you are no longer doing. And inform former and current patients. That.." Rogers looked at the certs and said "You will no longer by a general surgeon, who dabbles in neruology.", Karl then saying. "If that means you stay with only orthopaedic surgery. Quinton you face this board one more time on an issue such as this and you will be gone." Quinton then said "All I need to know. Is am I cleared for a return to work?" Rogers nodded "Yes you are. But you wont have patients. You are on light duties until you send out an apology and final notice you are giving up two other specialities of yours." Quinton nodded as he said "I walked in seeing how colourful it was in here. I can't afford the hospital any less to what I do now. I saw unison, I saw belief again. I want to be that.." "You can be that. But you will no longer have two other things on your mind." Quinton sat back down as he said. "I have nothing to lose anymore. Nothing to gain." Rogers then said "This meeting is over. Dr Philips is cleared for a return to work. Remember Philips, anymore screwups like this, and you are gone.." Quinton nodded as he picked up his briefcase, as he went to the door. Quinton walked out of the room and outside. Karl looking at the table and he said "Hey, what's this?" "Its the letter Quinton put on the table. Open it." Karl opened the letter and started reading it out loud..;

''​"My name is Dr Quinton Philips. I've come ot a decision. this one has been stirring me for years. But I no longer live back home in Begs. I live in Sebour. I've decided to no longer pursue my interest of neurology and general surgery, I brought in my certificates to the board, to show them I wanted to keep my job and I was serious. I had been doing 3 types of medical training for over 15 years, and I realised now how dangerous it really was to dabble in three bits of medicine. I am ending my general surgery treatments and I am ending my neurology treatments, and turning all focus back on the thing I wanted to do from the beginning, Orthopaedic Surgery. To make someone's life a little easier, to ease pain. That over the 3 months I was suspended for really put thing into perspective. It really did. I also want to apologise to the board of medicine, and everyone else I have worked with. and it is true, I was hired to do one thing, be that ortho surgeon I am paid to be, not a dabbler not a rebel, an ortho surgeon."''​ the letter ended.

"He did read what I wrote." said Karl.

Sebour- The Hostage Situation
It was Quinton's day off, so he decided to go into town and buy some food. Quinton was half-way through his shopping, when there was a blackout. Quinton looked around with everyone else and said "Oh that's great.." the power didn't come back on but a voice boomed in the distance. "Everyone on the floor now!" Quinton got on the floor, as the power came back on. Everyone in the store was shaking and quiet. A man with a handgun was walking around. "No body try anything funny, ya get me?" everyone nodded. Quinton crawlled to the freezer section and he had his phone on him, he dialed the police, Quinton whispered into the phone "I need police here at the Sebour Market, there's a guy with a gun!." as Quinton explained the gun boomed as people screamed, someone yelling out "oh my god, she's been shot in the head!", Quinton then said "I'm not hanging up, I'm putting the phone in my shirt. please hurry.", Quinton crawlled back to the main part. He saw the body lying on the ground. Quinton went over to the body and looked for any sign of life. "You there. get up." Quinton looked at the gunman and said "I'm a doctor mate. I work at the hospital" Quinton felt the woman's neck for a pulse, none she was dead. "Get up.. I said get up." Quinton slowly got up as the gunman grabbed Quinton's phone and smashed it on the ground. the gunman pushed Quinton to the ground and said "Move again, And you die." Quinton nodded as the gunman went around the store. As the news got out, the hospital was watching on. "Hey guys.." said Karl. "We have a hostage situation at Sebour Market." Karl said as he turned the TV on to a news anchor at the scene. "Yes, This situation started an hour ago and from what we know there are 100 people in this building. As the call was made one person has been shot and killed. Please stay with us as we continue to bring these events to light." as the situation rolled on Karl said to everyone at the hospital "Be ready for these hostages. We will take at least 20 of them the rest are going to the city.. We have no contact with the inside man who made that call. But they said they were a doctor. Please for the love of god be on guard, because we'll need blood. If any of you are on triage, ask if someone can donate blood we are going to need it.." As Karl and the group looked back at the tv there was another situation unfolding. "Police have confirmed all power to the building has been cut off and the backup lights are working. The police chopper is also using heat sensor to pick up where in the store the gunman is. As you can see.." As the news anchor turned around the gun man lined everyone up. The dead body on the ground was picked up by two scared hostages. The door was opened by the gun man and the two walked out with the body. The door immediately closed and the gunman looked for another victim. "Two people have come out the building. Oh god turn the camera back around!" It was to late the cameraman got the shot of the dead body. The two hostages were minorly hurt and had cuts and bruises. The two were talking to police as the gunman let off a series of shots they didn't hit anyone but this got everyone on edge. Quinton whispered to a person behind him "I don't want to die not today.." Quinton said this as the gun started kicking hostages in the back, Quinton was kicked harder than the rest of the hostages and his nose started bleeding. "Jesus.." The Gunman turned and said "Shut up Doctor Boy.". The police on the outside making plans to go through the frontdoor but they had to back track because of the people at the front. Quinton took a chance to grab his broken phone and place it under his armpit. He dialed a number outside. "Police who is it?" "Someone inside this building. People are hurt mate. People have cuts, bruises.." "Any gunshot wounds?" "No but you'd better do something soon or else someone's gonna be filled with bullets, put someone on the roof for all I care, please hurry..." Quinton hung up and threw his phone back over to where it was before. The Gunman turned around and looked at Quinont as Quinton looked up and around. "Who was that you just called?" Quinton was quiet. "I said who was it?" The gunman stood on Quinton's ankle and said "One more move from you and I kill you. I promise I fucking will!" as the gunman moved back to the entry, another news report came out "The police have gotten a second call from inside the building, everyone inside is hurt, cuts and bruises. Hospitals have been put on notice, just in case any hostages require more than just a couple of stitches." The gunman had again laced bullets around the room and this time he shot two people, the news camera capturing the moment. "Two people have just been shot inside Sebour Market I repeat two people have been shot!" The anchor said. The gunman found his next target, a 4 year old. "Stop crying sissy." The gunman brought the little kid to the windows as police watched on in horror. But before he pulled the trigger a voice boomed behind him "Don't you dare shoot an unarmed toddler. Shoot me instead." It was Quinton as he rose of the ground hands in the air, as Quinton rose every other hostage rose. The gunman held the gun to the childs head, and before he pulled the trigger he pushed the 4 year old outside and closed the door immediately. The gunman looked at his crowd, he pulled another child out of the line. Quinton with his hands up said "why here? Why now?" "Shut it." As Quinton swallowed hard he continued holding his hands up in the air as he walked over slowly to the 4 year old.. The gunman pulled no tricks, he fired his weapon, but the victim intended for it wasn't the toddler, a shout of "No!" Came from the crowd. Quinton leaped infront of the child and  who jumped infront of the bullet path. Quinton hit the ground, and landed heavily on his leg with a audible snap and was writhing in agony, Quinton screamed as he grabbed his stomach, as the gunman turned to face Quinton. Outside the police sniper lined up the shot to take out the gunman. "How nice.. A hero..." The gunman aimed his weapon to finish Quinton. "Aim. And fire." "Time to die hero.." As the gunman aimed at Quinton the bullet from the sniper hit the gunman in the neck, killing him instantly, the body fell to the ground. And the glass shattering everywhere, hostages were free, the police went over to them and helped them out of the building. The news anchor saying "Police have ended a 3 hour standoff with shooting down the lone gun man who took 100 people hostage here at Sebour Market. 20 people have been confirmed injured, that number set to rise, before police snipers took that shot that killed the gunman a man of shear lunacy took a bullet intended for a toddler. What we know is 1 person is dead and many people are being rushed to hospital. More of this story in full comprehension tonight at 6." The anchor cutting her story. The anchor took off her press pass as she walked into a car that took her to a place to donate blood. Quinton was bleeding from his gunshot wound and his broken leg he was still in agony, when a hostage came over to him, the hostage opened her handbag and put gloves on. "Dr Quinton. Rate the pain for me.." Quinton grunted as he took a look at the face. "Trish? Trish Meriweather? Is that you?" Trish nodded as Quinton said "How bad is it How bad is my leg?" Trish signalled paramedics and asked them to cut Quinton's pant suit, as they did Quinton's leg had a huge lump, confirming the broken leg. Trish apologised to Quinton as she had to lift Quinton's leg to place it in a leg brace, Quinton groaned as a paramedic gave him the 'green whistle', Quinton then said to Trish "How long have you been here? Trish.." Trish looked at Quinton as she grabbed a wad of padding, she said "I came to Sebour to find work at the hospital. I was here at the market to buy food." Trish looked at the medics, as police were in the Market helping take out the injured hostages. Trish continued "Nothing was happening back home, but I travel alot now. So it's ok." Quinton nodded as he was put on a spinal board and he was spinal precaution because of his neck injury a few years back. As Quinton was put into the back of the amublance, Trish tapped Quinton's arm and then took off her gloves and put them in the bin in the back of the ambulance. "Want to come with us mam?" Trish picked up her handbag and said "I think I'm done here." "Alright then.." Trish walked away and into the crowd. Quinton had an oxygen mask placed on his face as he was given pain relief, he felt his leg pounding. As the police containment crew started cleaning up the scene, the news crew had moved and went back to station. Back at the hospital the crew were at battlestations, with injured hostages. Some where released an hour later. Quinton's injuries were the worst. Linda was standing at the ambulance enterance. As the ambulance rolled into the bay, Linda helped open the door as her jaw dropped. "Is that Quinton?" the medics nodded as she said "Gimme a round down, lets go." As they rolled inside, the medics began their assessment. "56 year old male, apart of the Sebour Market hostage taking, shot in the abdomen, bleeding is ongoing, its been padded, his left leg is possibly broken." Karl turned around to take a look. "Jesus christ. That's Quinton!" the medic responding "Considering, there was 100 people in that bulding and one person died, he has the worst of it." Karl then said "How is everyone else? You guys had to watch it.." "We'll be fine. Its the hostages. They'll need help. That Gunman was kicking people and stuff. The grazes from bullets..Mate. 40 people are in hospital now. One had a angina attack, another had a dislocated shoulder. Those people were lucky. There was blood everywhere." The medics nodded and left as Quinton was taken to x-ray, the bullet was lodged deep in his abdomen and his leg was broken. Quinton was still in emergency, because they couldn't send him straight up to surgery, they instead reset Quinton's leg. 20 minutes later Quinton was having surgery to remove the bullet, Linda watching over the surgery, with the rest of the hospital staff watching on and Trish standing in scrubs in the operating room. "Who is that woman?" said Linda, "that is Trish Meriweather. According to her file, she's a former science teacher turned nurse. Has 20 years experience in both." As the surgeon was talking during the surgery one of the nurses asked. "What happens next?" said a nurse. "What happens after surgery?" "He'll be in ICU for a couple of days, we wait and see. We watch his leg and watch for infection, his bullet wound for infection as well. Bullet wounds can be hell..This recovery will be hell." After surgery finished Quinton was put into ICU, but he was breathing on his own so he wasn't put on a breathing machine. That night Quinton was watching the news with the hospital team. The news break came on with the news anchor starting the story:

''​"One person dead and 40 people have injured during a hostage situation in the quiet town of Sebour. The situation lasted 3 hours, and ended after a police sniper took out the gunman who has been identifed as Roger Galloway, took 100 people hostage and shot one person in cold blood. The most serious injury was a broken leg and gunshot to the stomach. Officers have said this incident will likely never happen again. The police's response to the hostage situation was this." (Cuts to an officer) "We had to be careful with this type of event. We called in a sniper so late because if he had taken a hostage to the front of the store, and if the sniper were to miss and get a hostage we'd be dealing with two dead people. This event is horrific in everyway, but we are investigating motive and means, but we need to speak with a few hostages and we have word one is in surgery we will speak to him and hopefully have a definitive answer.. ." ''

​​The report ended and Quinton turned off the TV.

Everyone else walked out, and Trish walked in and saw Quinton. "How you feeling Hero?" Quinton rolled his eyes and said "Don't call me that. Trish don't.." Trish looked at Quinton's chart and said "You did what you had to you know." "Trish, why did you come to Sebour? Why did you leave Begs?" Trish looked up and said "I still live there. 6 months here, 6 months there." Trish looked at Quinton's chart again and said "They've put you on some good meds mate." Quinton sighed and said "How was surgery how'd it go?" "You were shot in the stomach, the bullet was lodged inbetween the liver and gall bladder. Your leg fracture was displaced and was pinned and plated. Broken tibia." Quinton put his head on the bed and his hand to his face. "Fuck" he said out loud. Trish put down the chart and walked over to him and said "You saved a life today Quinton. It's okay if you want to cry." Quinton looked at his stomach, white padding and a drain was sticking out. Quinton put his head back onto the pillow and said sarcastically "Yeah I saved I life, and almost killed myself in the process, yeah I am so brave. I crawalled to a dead body, got pushed to the ground and got shot. Brave.." Trish sat down next to Quinton and said "No need to be sarcastic." Quinton turned with tears in his eyes said "Trish, I missed talking to you. You know..Fucking hell. after Jen died you were a person I could turn to. Since I moved here, I've had no one like you.." Quinton got a little aggrivated and said "This is all I get.." he lifted his leg up and grunted as he said "A broken leg and a gunshot wound." Trish helped put Quinton's leg down and said "You're lucky.. You've been here 5-6 years and already been shot once. Quinton you're going to have to put this behind you." "For fuck sake, Trish, this dude had a gun and he pointed it to a 4 year old kid." Trish put her hand on Quinton's and squeazed it. "It was a split second decision, and in the end, I;m in ICU, with nasal prongs and not a tube down my throat.." Quinton took his hand back and said "Welcome to Sebour Trish.." Trish smiled as Quinton chuckled. "Welcome to ICU Quinton." Quinton put his head on the pillow.

Sebour- Quinton's Interview
A couple of days later Quinton had given his statement to police and the media had asked him for an interview, Quinton refused to give a media interview at first, but he decided to finally give one. As he was still in hospital he was moved into a private room to give this interview.

As the interview was conducted they talked for about an hour on the events of that day and how he was effected by the events. The interview aired that night.

"Tonight our exclusive interview with the man who leaped in front of a bullet to save a 4 year old boy from a crazed mad man, what made him do it and how he is coping. Tonight our interview with Dr Quinton Philips."

The interview started and Quinton spoke:

​R: What were you doing that day, and how did you feel walking into the Market?

​Q: "I had a day off from working at the hospital, and I decided to do some shopping make sure I had food in the house. I regularly went to Sebour Market. That day I had this feeling, and it wasn't right. But I continued on. I was in the ice-cream aisle, and the thing I see is that the power went out. 'oh great' I said to myself the man standing next to me said 'something's up. that ain't right.' and then a man screamed out 'Get on the f*ckin' ground now!'

R: What did he do then?

Q; "He fired into the air, and a light shattered, and I ducked and got on the floor. I reached for my phone, mate I was so afraid that I just remember calling the police and as that happened a gunshot and a man screaming out 'Oh my god she's been shot in the f*cking head!', as I was on the floor already, I crawalled to the body and was told by the GunMan to stop moving, and I remember saying 'I'm a doctor mate, please just let me check for a pulse?' I got over to the body and there was a huge bullet hole in the woman's forehead, I felt for a pulse, none, and I did the eye close thing and my phone was still on the line to the operator. The operator was yelling out 'are you still there?' and as I turned to move away from the body, when this GunMan picked me up by the collar of my shirt, and took the phone out of my pocket and he threw my phone onto the ground, he then pushed me into the freezer and I went down onto the floor again.."

''​R: What happened during those events after? We saw press shots from the roof, and everyone was lined up.''

​Q: "I was still on the ground, but he dragged me to a pile of people, he proceeded to kick everyone in the back. I don't know why.. But he did, he kicked me harder in the middle of the back, and of course I grunted in a bit of pain, but I remember looking over and seeing someone grabbing their shoulder. The man dislocated his shoulder and the GunMan didn't acknowledge it, but I watched on as this guy tried to pop it back in, and I couldn't watch, and as I was lying on the ground I signalled for him to come over so I could pop it back in, he moved slowly over to me, and he got to me as someone else, had trouble breathing."

​R: Is that the two who came out of the building, with the dead body?

''​Q: "Yes it was. I popped the man's shoulder back in easy and I took my jumper off and wrapped it around his shoulder, and told him to quickly move back to the place he was before. The GunMan came back with the dead body, and he yelled out 'you Chest Pain Guy and Jumper Man. Here now..' shit I thought he's gonna shoot them. But he said 'pick up the body and take it outside.. NOW!' he screamed it, he was near the rear exit, we all wanted to make a run for it but he had tipped over a shelf so we couldn't. He went over to the main door. and the two with the body were struggling, he said to them 'you can go.. everyone else can stay..' he opened the door and shoved both of them out with the body. I saw the guy with the shoulder land on it again, and the police grabbing both of them and taking them to the ambulance. I assumed that they talked to them, but one thing I could hear was a chopper. But it went away.."''

''Q: "After he shoved the two people out it was a long 10 minutes, and he let out an entire clip around the store. He took out lights and a whole heap of food.  Another lady screamed and said "I can't take anymore of this.." he stopped her and shot her in front of me.. He shot her in the back. he yelled in her ear 'scream again and you die.." he looked at me and turned around as this lady was in agony, I crawalled to her and said 'are you ok? can you lower your breathing rate.' she did as I said as I looked at her bullet wound, straight in and out, only thing wrong about this is the infection rate. I grabbed tissues and said 'put these in the hole, for now..' she did that. ''

Q: "'I think it was in the 2;40 mark when he yelled to a little kid to stop crying. He grabbed it from a mother and hit her with the gun stock. He pointed the gun at the kid and slammed him in the ground twice."

R: That must've been worrying..

Q: "What was stupid he did it at the front of the store. It wasn't a big store, but it had a medium sized window. and across the road was a tall Chemist building, from what I saw, I could see someone making haste to the roof."

R: The police sniper..

Q: "He pushed the kid to the 4 metres before the window, stopped pushed him back into a face space. he said one more time 'stop fuckin' cryin'... he lifted the handgun to the kids head.."

​R: That's when you did what you did..

​Q: "I yelled out. 'No' and leaped as he fired the weapon. I remember the bullet hitting me, the warmth of the bullet going in just below a rib, I remember landing in slow motion, because of the weight placed on one leg, I landed on something hard and my leg just snapped. I could feel the blood seaping out my shirt, and I remember looking up, the child had moved back to his mother, I put my head down, and then I see him standing over me.. He pointed the weapon to my heart and said 'Today...You die...' As turned away finger on the trigger and the next thing I know.. I hear 'bam bam bam' and the sound of glass shattering.."

​R: They got him.

​Q: "They did. It was a long 5 minutes inbetween getting shot and the shooter being shot.."

​R: Did you think you were ever going to die?

​Q: "I've never been afraid of dying. I have been shot before, but that was the first time I had broken my leg."

​R: Do you remember what happened after that?

​Q: "I remember an off duty nurse coming over to me and holding my bullet wound and she signalled paramedics as police were helping others get out. I was lying there on the ground and I was fully aware of what was going on, but being in so much pain was a different thing to me. When I was taken to hospital, I had a heart rate of 150bpm, and thas not normal for anyone, but when have been hurt your heartrate goes up.."

​R: When you were taken to hospital how fast were you taken for scans?

​Q: "It was a 5 minute ride bells and whistles going. I had an entire trauma team waiting for me. When we got there I had a GCS of 12, thats not great, but I was alive. I was taken for scans, confirming the broken leg and the bullet was in where it was. below the bottom of the rib cage. Which in itself was pretty lucky."

​R: When you woke up from surgery, what did you think, what were your first thoughts?

​Q: "My thoughts were 'is that kid who got slammed into the ground, ever going to be okay again' and 'what time is dinner?', I couldn't stop thinking about it. But now I have to slowly rebuild and try to forget what happened, it's not going to be easy but I think to move forward, you have to forget the dark events of the past."

​R: Thats a great sentimate.

Q: "It's not.. You never forget, but I wish everyone who is effected by these events to talk to a councilor, its okay to talk. It aint weak."

​---Interview Ends

Sebour- Quinton's Heartbreaking Diagnosis
It was 2 weeks since Quinton got shot and has his interview spread across TV land. Quinton was released from hospital the following week and was told to come back if anything was going wrong. Quinton was sitting at home eating a sandwich when a sea of nausea overcame him. Quinton couldnt rush to the toilet so he hobbled to the sink and grabbed the side. Quinton vomited into the sink twice. He noticed one thing that should be in vomit and thats blood. "Oh god.." he said as he lifted his head out of the sink. Quinton reached for his phone and called for an ambulance. "I know it may possibly be nothing, But I was overcome by nausea, and I vomited into the sink and there was blood in it." "We are sending out an ambo now. What is your name?" "Quinton. Quinton Philips." Quinton proceeded to vomit into the sink again, more blood. "Dr Philips.. Do you know if it is from your bullet wound or your leg?" "No.. this is different. Different bad.." Quinton looked at his arms, his vein in his right arm was lifted up to the surface. "Dr Philips I'm sorry to say this but that ambo has been redirected to a medical emergency, please stay on the line and I'll contact someone to come and get you.." Quinton said "Don't bother..I know someone.." Quinton said thank you and hung up. Quinton re-dialed and called Karl. "Karl, it's me Quinton. I need you to come and get me." Karl saying "Something wrong Quinton?" "very.. please Karl, I was just overcome by nausea and have vomited 3 times already, with blood in it." "On my way.." Quinton hung up. Quinton was then overcome by pain coming from his broken leg. "Ah! Jesus.." His leg was in a moonboot and he was on crutches, Quinton crawalled over to his crutches and attempted to stand, but he could not, so he decided to lay on the lounge with his injured leg off to the side. 5 minutes later Karl was there with a nurse. "Quinton.. Are you in there?" he said as he knocked on the door. "Yes I am!" Karl opened the door, him and the nurse came in and went over to Quinton. Karl saw Quinton's raised veins and said "Is that normal for you?" "No it's not..This nausea thing isn't either.." "Have you been taking pain relief since you've been shot?" "No I haven't been in any pain. The last one I took was 4 days ago." The nurse checking Quinton's heart rate "his BP is high, and his heart rate is 110." "Christ..this isn't good. Did you call an ambulance?" "Yeah I did and then they said all of them were out or on an actual emergency.." Quinton said snidely. The nurse said "We need to take you in for a blood test. Whatever this is it is not an infection." "Susie, you think?" "Think what?" "That is.." "Don't even say the 'C' word. It's probably not." Quinton completely missing the conversation said "Help me to the car.." They both nodded as they helped Quinton into Karl's car. As the two got into the car, Quinton wasn't well. The nurse got into the back with Quinton and felt his pulse. "His pulse is racing. You need to step on it Karl." the nurse took out her phone and called the hospital. "Hey, I need a bed waiting outside for me. We're bringing in Quinton. No not related to the gunshot or to his leg. His pulse is racing, and his heart rate is now 110. Thank you." she hung up as she undid Quinton's shirt to help release heat. As they pulled into the hospital, there was a team waiting for them. As Karl got out of the car and opened the door, Quinton was in a pool of sweat. They got Quinton out of the car helped him on to a gurney. They rushed into the Emergency Room. Quinton was put on a drip, and blood was drawn to give him a diagnosis. Karl was talking to Linda as they were reading Quinton's test results who said "I was afraid of this. If we had to give such a brave man a diagnosis like this.." Linda nodded and said "It's what we're in medicine for. His x-ray is clear and the angio we did,showed no new damage. He is a fighter but this fight is going to test him for sure. Take him to a quiet room and we will give him this diagnosis." "What if its wrong?" said Karl. "We deal with it with him." said Linda. Quinton was in his room talking to Kari when Karl knocked on the door. "Come in." said Quinton. Who was laying in a bed with a drip and his leg elevated. Karl's face was sombre and Quinton saw the look as bad news. "It's bad news isn't it?" Karl nodded and said "Your bloodwork came back.." Karl paused before he continued. "Quinton, you have stage II leukemia.." Quinton's eye's widended as he said "Blood cancer? I have blood cancer?" "These results show its been around for a while. For at least 3 months." Quinton then said "I haven't felt the symptoms of this, until today. What happened?" "We are assuming, because you had to have a blood transfusion with surgery, it cleared some bad blood out. But right now. You will need to undergo treatment right away." "But what about the gun wound the broken leg?" Karl nodded and said "You can begin pill form treatment, because radiation right now is not an option. But you must be aware.." "That I can and will lose my appetite, hair and get depression. I am well aware of the outcome. I will not let this get me down. now, if you can IV treatment I can take that." Karl disagreed. "We would, but with the possiblity of infection from the stitches and the leg, we cannot do IV treatment for 3 months." Quinton put his head down as he said "Gimme the pills, I'll fight this. You watch me.."

Sebour- Quinton's controvserial Storyline
Quinton was drinking at the local bar when he felt a tap on his shoulder, the tap was from Karl. "Oh Karl, it's you." Karl sat next to Quinton and said "You've been here an awful lot lately Quinton. You know you ought to be careful." Quinton took a sip of his drink and said "And do what?" Karl rolled his eyes as he said "Remember what you told me? You said you spent 2 years in federal jail for assault charges. Quinton.. Listen...Not many doctors ever return to medicine after being put in jail. But I guess you came from a weird part of the country.." Quinton laughed as he ordered another drink. Karl looked Quinton in the eyes and said "Quinton, your sloshed." Quinton got his next drink as Karl said that. Quinton skolled his next drink down and he stood up groggy. "Need a lift Dr Drunk?" said Karl. Quinton said "No thanks. I'm walking.." Karl looked at Quinton but he knew he wasn't winning anythnig. "Goodnight Quinton.." "Bye Karl.." As Quinton left the bar, he walked to what he thought was his house. But it was Terese's. Quinton knocked on the door. The door opened as Terese said "Quinton, it is 10:30.. what are you doing?" "So..This isn't my house?" Terese rolled her eyes and said "If you didn't get so sloshed you wouldn't have missed a taxi to go home. But I can't send you home, not like this.. come in and sit down.." As Terese led Quinton inside, Terese closed the door. Quinton sat next to the kitchen table and he spotted a bottle of wine on the table. "Quinton, this drinking of yours has gotten out of control you know." as Terese grabbed the wine off the table, she put the wine in the cupboard. Quinton reached for the bottle that was under the table. Terese sighed as Quinton started drinking a bottle. As Quinton finished the bottle he walked over to the kitchen. Terese was standing on the other side of the kitchen island as Quinton said "I have heard alot today about drinking. I've heard enough." Quinton grabbed the bottle he had and smashed it on the island. Terese ducking in time to avoid the shatter of glass, but one bit cut her lip and chin, but she didn't feel it. Terese looked up as Quinton said "Now.. If its real, I wont do what a lot of other people due during the day..." Quinton heard the door knock, but ignored it as Terese stood in the corner feeling her lip. "Quinton, calm down please. Its 10 in the morning and I have a meeting soon. You need to go." "I thought it was night?" "Like you always do you idiot. You need to leave." Quinton walked up to Terese, Quinton was smaller then Terese but he cut an imposing figure. As another knock at the door happened. A scuffle between Quinton and Terese happened. Terese was on the floor and Quinton stood over her. Quinton dropped to his knees as another bang on the door. "Terese. It's me Officer Michaels. I'm coming in." Quinton looked at the door as the handle moved. Quinton looked at Terese with a sad look on his face.. "What have I done.." he said as he got up and scrambled into the laundry and made his getaway. Mark got the door open, as he looked around he saw Terese laying on the floor. "Jesus Christ.." Mark went over to Terese and saw she was concious but grabbing at her ribs. Mark grabbed his radio and said into it "I need an ambulance here at 22 Sebour st now! Please also send a police car as well." "Copy that. Ambo's on its way." said the radio back. Mark kneeled next to Terese and said "Who did this to you Terese? What happened?" Terese coughed and said "Quinton.. It was Quinton..." "Quinton...but why?" "Mark...He's been drinking... He's dangerous..." Mark took out a tissue and held it on Terese's chin. "Why did he come here?" "Because he thought it was his house." Terese grunted in pain. "On a scale of 1-10 how bad is the pain?" Terese grunted as she held Mark's hand. "Right now.. Its about a 5ish. But my ribs are killing me.." Mark still holding his radio said. "Radio 1 to the station, Radio 1 to station over." "Station clear. What is it radio 1?" "I want APB put on Dr Quinton Philips, all officers." "Radio 1, why officer Philips?" "I'm on the scene of an assault. The victim here is Mrs Hills, be aware his is drunk and already has alcohol issues." "Copy that. APB will be put out immediately. Over." Mark looked at Terese and said "Terese." "Mark.. When they find him what happens?" "He'll be charged with assault, and evade police. Terese, knowing Quinton's past with alcohol, he'll get a light sentence, if any.." Terese took in a big breath and said "That's garbage. But that isn't an excuse." "No its not. But I'm sure, if I get my hands on him..." As Mark said that Terese was in so much pain that she finally passed out, just as paramedics entered the house. As Mark was helping them put Terese on the gurney, the police radio went off. 'Attention all units, an ABP on Quinton Philips is active, please be warned he may get violent due to alcohol use. His current whereabouts are unknown, medics are on site for an assault regarding Philips. He is to be arrested and brought to the station. I repeat arrested and brought in.'.. Paramedic Barry a friend of Quinton's said "I'd like to punch him out one day. Since he left Begs, he's been nothing but a dickhead. Do what you have to Mark.." As the paramedics took Terese away, Mark was standing outside the house when Karl ran over to him. "Mark, is that Terese in there?" "Yes it is. Terese said Quinton got violent because he was drunk." Karl looked and said "I need to get to the hospital. I need to inform the board of this. Where is Quinton?" "On the run. The coward is on the run.." "I gotta go.." said Karl as Mark got into his police car. As Karl got into the hospital he ran to the elevator. Karl got to the Board floor and he rushed into a board meeting. "I'm sorry to rush in like this. But Quinton's on the run.." said Karl. "On the run? What do you mean, what happened?" said Dr Tryal. "He had a scuffle. Someone is being brought in.." "Assault? He assaulted someone? Good grief.." said Tryal. "Who was it?" "It was Terese." as the head of medicine Dr Rogers rubbed his temples he said "Quinton's on his last legs here. What do we do legally? Can we sack him?" "No. Even though he was drunk, he can still be helped.." "Helped? Karl.. Helped? He spent two years in FEDERAL PRISION for assault. Most doctors who go to jail never practice again. This is wrong and immoral. We need to do something.." Tryal repiled with "Suspend him again. He has so much to lose now. He's always had something to lose. He'll get sent to a facuilty to Combat Alcohol Abuse, I know that. But suspension again? I dont know how many times we can do that." Rogers repiled with "Well. As of Now. When he gets charged he comes here. And we suspend him indefinetly.", as they agreed, a police officer came in and said "Sorry for the intrusion, but your assault patient is here. She passed out 10 minutes ago and only woke up just then. She has given us her version of events. It was unprovoked because he was intoxicated. An All Points Bulletin went out an hour ago. This bloke is running, and I dont know what from." "Running because he's Dr Coward. Has been since he started working here. This isn't what we're about. For fuck sake this is a mess." "I understand. I have to go. the APB still stands. If he shows up.." "I'll punch him. I honest to God. Will punch him.." "Then you'd get charged.." "Hey. I would tackle him to the ground first.." the officer left the room as Karl said "I really hope he turns himself in. Because he's currently suspended as of now.." Karl walked out of the room and back down to the ER. Back where Mark was he was looking around for Quinton, Quinton was no where to be found. But where was Quinton? He was walking along a road that was used to get out of town,but he had second thoughts. Quinton looked to see if a car would stop and they wouldn't. Quinton was making his way back into town before Mark spotted him, Mark called it in. "This is radio 1 to station regarding ABP, I have found the suspect walking along the highway. Arresting now.." "Radio 1 copy." "I have found the suspect of the ABP, walking along the highway. Clear to arrest?" "Radio 1, clear." as Mark put down his radio the radio went off with 'ABP, officer is making an arrest, ABP clear over.'.. Mark stopped the car and held his gun in the air. "Freeze Quinton!" Quinton turned and faced Mark. "Down on the ground, now!" Quinton dropped to his knees and had his hands in the air. Mark walked over to Quinton and handcuffed him, and put his gun back in the holster. "Quinton you are under arrest." "Aren't you gonna read me my rights." as Mark picked Quinton up off the ground. "You dont deserve get rights." opening the car door Mark shoved Quinton into the car. Mark took his radio and said "This is Officer Mark Michaels. Suspect has been arrested. I repeat I am on my way to the station with arrested suspect." "Copy that, thank you officer Michaels.", Mark started the car and he drove Quinton to the station. Mark pulled up in the carpark. He got out of the car and opened the door to get Quinton out of the car. There was a crowd in the marquee where the station was, "Move it Quinton.." "But they're staring." "People do that. Now move." Quinton moved as Mark had another officer help bring him in. Quinton was placed into a holding cell, as Mark and the others made a choice about his court hearing. Mark stared at Quinton as he was sitting in his cell. Quinton stood up and said "What happened Mark? How is Terese?" "You hurt her Quinton. And you know that you shouldn't drink. You hurt her. You hurt Her." "You said that." Mark then yelled to Quinton. "It bears repeating Quinton! You hurt her!", "Mark please.." "Don't you Mark me.." Mark turned around and said "Charge him." "Officer Michaels, you can't do that without an interview from the suspect." said the commander of the station. "Sir. If I can be frank, he shouldn't get one. He lost that right when he struck a woman than ran to evade police! He spent 5 hours on the run. This scumbag should be facing court tonight." Mark faced Quinton as the commander said "Fine. Have it your way Officer Michaels. This time it's yours. I will contact the judge and have a session ready by this evening.." the commander walked away as Mark took one more look at Quinton and said."You could end up in jail again Quinton. You could lose everything." "I've not much to fight for anymore.." Mark turned his back as Quinton sat back down.. A couple of hours later Quinton was facing a judge and a court of peers. the judge was furious at Quinton's actions and said;

​"There is never an excuse for what you did today Quinton. This town see's you as a mentor, a friend, their doctor in a time of need. I have a letter here from the hospital board of adminstraition you are to be suspended until further notice, and I for one agree with that statement. this is a crime henious and unforgiving. You a man of your calibure left a person in agony and ran. You the last time you faced court had a more lenient judge. Tonight I refuse to believe anything you say. You have a history of alcohol abuse, to me that should be a first in anything anyone shows me first. I have seen many cases like this. I have a medical report showing me you are competent, yet fail to see what lies ahead of you. Tonight is the night you find out your future."

​as the hearing went on, Quinton swallowed his pride and nodded with everything else.The judge took 3 hours to come up with a verdict. As The judge took a phone call from Karl at the hospital who updated him on the case.

''​"Tonight this jury will not decide your future. I will. Quinton I in all my years of residing a court never made this decision so freely. I feel you aren't a danger to the community but to yourself moreoever, a previous charge of assault. the phone call I recieved just then was from the hospital giving me an update. As of this moment Quinton,, you are suspended from practising medicine indefinitely. That isn't the only thing you are losing tonight Dr Philips. Tonight. This court sentences you to a year in a Physiatric Facility Combating Alcohol Abuse (PFCAA). There you will undergo treatment. Whilst you deserve to rot in jail for what you have done, I believe you can be treated effectively. You failed to listen to everyone else today. So do this and you will be considered to a return to medicine. Because someone like you can do very badly in prison, and I have read your record, you spent two in confinement and said it was the best two years of your life. Normal people would never say that, but this is Dr Philips we are talking about. This stands."''

​​The gavel banged and Quinton was taken from the stands to a waiting police car. Quinton was taken to the PFCAA.

Quinton didn't speak for weeks. It caused the assessers to wonder if Quinton was scared to talk about what happened. Quinton finally spoke. "I hurt her. I hurt her. I was never told the damage I did but I hurt her. I can never forgive myself for that. I promised when I got out of prison last time I would give up drinking, something here set me off to drink. I didn't want to be that person who hurt good people..." As Quinton spoke to the nurse. the nurse replied with "Quinton, that night she was brought it she was in pain, she injured some ribs and had a bruised liver. She spent 2 nights in hospital." "How do you know that?" "I was a nurse on duty that night. Quinton if I was on duty that night.  I have never seen anyone in so much pain. Quinton you were drunk yes that isn't an excuse, but here you have a second chance.."

As Quinton's treatment continued, he made strides and had made a commitment to talk about his problems with alcohol. He also wrote a letter to Terese and apologised for his actions, he got a nurse to send it to Sebour, as the PFCAA was located in the Queensland outback. Terese was with Karl when she read the letter.

​"Dear Terese, I am undergoing official treatment to beat my alcohol addiction. I wanted to apologise via a letter since I cannot call you from the outback PFCAA facilites. I know this letter isn't a true apology but I never meant to hurt you, its the only thing I think about now, that I hurt you. I apologise profusely, and you have every right to remain angry and you have every right to hate me. I wanted to write this letter because I needed to do so. -Quinton.."

​Terese finished reading the letter and she ripped it up and said "If he wants to apologise he will have to face me and say it."

Quinton a year later was released from PFCAA and intergrated back into the town. He spoke at events at schools, whilst he was still suspended from medicine.


 * PLEASE NOTE. The controversial storyline was introduced to inform people about Quinton's drinking issue and why Terese and Quinton, spoke but not much after the storyline concluded and it was rarely mentioned on the show why the two dislike each other. this storyline is controversial from the author of this piece of fiction.

​Sebour- Quinton Face's The Board Again
As Quinton was standing outside the hospital full suit and all he was met by 2 security guards. "Dr Philips?" Quinton nodded and said "Yes." "Follow us." Quinton walked with the guards, they took him via the stairs. They stopped Quinton in the stairwell before opening the door to the 10th floor. "Listen Philips. I overheard them say this is your last chance. Mess up again and you will be sacked. And if you mess up again, you will going back to teaching or whatever it was before you arrived here." Quinton nodded and said "This time I'm not breaking anymore rules. I take this chance now." The guard nodded as he opened the door and led Quinton to the boardroom door. Quinton was sweating and he knew this time he had to pull his head in. As Quinton opened the door, Rogers, Tryal and Karl were sitting at the desk all with their arms folded. "Take a seat Dr Philips.." said Rogers. Quinton sat down, and heard the board discuss his situation. "Dr Philips this is your second time facing this board in 3 years.we have every right to get rid of you. For one, you have a history, and its not a good history. We have deliberated in the last year to get rid of you. But something else always comes up as we discussed it. You are a hell of a doctor mate. Ever since you gave up practising 3 trades in medicine you have been wonderful. You are dedicated, you are honest and yet you decided to almost throw your career away. And it stuns me, how many doctors make back into medicine after spending time in a Mental Facility and or jail. It also stuns me, since you  came from a small town its harder for them to understand how a bigger hospital works. We aren't like Begs or Snowy Region.." Quinton nodded as Rogers continued. "In 32 years of my practicsing medicine, I have seen many a doctor be forced to give up careers. But you, Quinton have been one of the few to put the patient first, and give them what they needed. This hospital needs you Quinton and by God, you have shown us from all the things you did during your time giving speechs about the effects of alcohol and how it can be bad for you.." Tryal interjected. "What he is saying Quinton, whilst an assault charge is the worst thing doctor can face, you faced it twice.." Karl scoffed and said "He's been here twice? You're going to let him back into medicine? He went to the middle of nowhere for a year and swore to a court he'd lay off alcohol. He's talked about change, but will he change? Will he do what he needs to.. If he wants to re-gained respect he lost. He better bloody start showing it." Karl had enough and stood up. "Because this is the big leagues, if he hurts someone else he could kill them. It's time to pull your head out Quinton.." Karl walked over to the door and walked out of the room slamming the door shut. Tryal turned and said "He is right Quinton. Very right.. Now you need to earn that respect back with what you have lost and you now must do what you have to. But one more incident Quinton and you are gone.. Do you understand." Quinton nodded and said "I understand. Fully." Rogers nodded and looked to Tryal and said "Since Karl walked out, you are on probabtion for 3 months. No incidents. Now get out." Quinton nodded and walked out of the boardroom. When he got into the elevator he was stopped by Karl. "Listen here, Dr Drunkarse. I don't care what they saw. Mate you are a great doctor. but you need to tone down the good guy act. A lot of people are going to be angry a year after you attacked someone you're being cleared for a return to work. Probbie or not, understand this, I will drag you out of here the next time you do something wrong. got it?" Quinton looked at Karl and said "I got it. Understood. Look mate I am done with that crap. My days are over.." Quinton over the next couple of months pushed himself to do better at his job and he made sure he was doing everything right now, he gave up alcohol entirely and he gave to the community. He apologised to the community for his actions and he said he would earn their respect back.

Sebour- Terese's Misfortune
Quinton was in his office reading up on a few cases, when he heard a knock at the door. "Come in.." it was a nurse. Quinton looked up and said "Can I help you?" "Dr Philips, a lady has been brought in. She has suffered a patellar dislocation." The nurse walked over to Quinton and gave him the x-rays. Quinton looked at the folder and said "These aren't reduction x-rays are they?" "No.. They are not. ER doctors tried to relocate the joint, but to no avail, it didn't even go back in itself." Quinton looking at the x-ray said "How old is this woman?" "Middle-aged." Quinton said as he put the x-ray down and stood up. "I know her don't I?" The nurse nodded and said "It's Mrs Hills, she was walking and the next thing she knew her knee-cap was lateral and she was on the ground." Quinton rubbed his beard as he said "There aren't any other Ortho's are there?" "No. They are all out on a surgical run. They'll be back tomorrow.." Quinton picked up the x-ray and said "Lets go.." as Quinton and the nurse walked to the room Terese was in, Karl said "Guys. Look at the MRI we did." "You did an MRI on a dislocation patient?" Karl held up the MRI and said "The MPFL is gone. I'm not surprised." Quinton grabbed it and said "Jesus. She's done the entire lot here. The kneecap went, and there is a bone bruise which indicates something has broken." "Quinton, you're not going to send her in for surgery are you?" Quinton nodded as he said "She has a career on her feet. What do you want me to do? Leave her in agony?" the nurse said under her breath "hasn't stopped you before..", Quinton snidely said "I heard that. Look we don't fix it and she'll end up with a knee replacment. We can avoid that." Quinton gave the MRI back to Karl and went into Terese's room. Terese was on her side as she looked and said "Oh wonderful. You Quinton." "You to Terese you to.." Quinton looked at Terese's knee and said "How did this happen?" "I was coming out of the building and I felt my leg go. It felt like someone hit me with a bat, and I looked down and saw my knee in the opposite direction. The fetal position was the only one I could get into." Quinton nodded and said "Did you try popping it back in?" "an ER doctor tried, but he said the muscles were to taught." Quinton pointed to the nurse. "Help me turn Terese forward." as Quinton and the nurse put Terese into a forward position, it was clear how bad it was. "Oh my god.." said the nurse. "Nasty injury this is.." said Quinton. Quinton said to Terese "This is going to hurt Terese.I'm sorry." Quinton looked to Karl and said "Turn that oxygen up and give her that green whislte. This is gonna hurt being put back in." Karl gave Terese the green whistle as Quinton lifted Terese's leg, Quinton used a technique he used often. As he lifted the leg up he put pressure on the knee. Quinton said "Now breathe in." As Terese breathed and out Quinton relocated the knee to the sound of a dull pop. Terese let out a little noise and Karl put the oxygen mask on her. "Nurse, the brace please." the nurse passed Quinton a brace and he put it on the leg and said "Now look Terese. I would normally release you thats injury protocol. But your scans showed show much damage. I have to book you in for surgery." "Are you serious?" Quinton held Terese's x-rays and said "Normally when I pop a knee back in I don't hear a crunch noise. The crunch noise is the condyle being injured as it gets put back into place." Quinton then points to bone chips around the knee. "And this up here, these are bone chips, they aren't supposed to be there." Quinton stopped as he second guessed himself. "I don't believe it.." "What?" said Karl. "Impossible.." Quinton looked at Terese's knee and said "She's got patella alta. She's done her tendon as well." Karl looked as well. Quinton grabbed the rooms phone and said "Philips. Book me an operating room please. Thank you. be up in 20 minutes." Quinton said "Far out. You got the entire bridage. Look we're going to look at it and fix whatever is there." "Quinton. That could be up to 6 months recovery." "I know. It's something that needs to be done needs to be fixed.." Karl and the nurse prepped Terese as Quinton was also talking to her. "Terese, I know this is the last think you want. But you gotta know this. If you need anything during rehab, don't hesitate to call me." "I doubt she'll be doing that.." said the nurse. "Thank you Nurse Buzzjoy. But you seem to forget I was in sports for 5 years, and I broke both ankles, fingers, toes. And the dreaded ACL.." the nurse nodded and said "Look I'm sorry, but how can you and her... Be ok with you doing surgery.." Terese looked up and said "I may be angry at him, for what he did, but you sometimes have to move on.Not forgive but move on." "Alright then.." said the nurse. Quinton held his tongue and walked outside the room. He read the xrays and MRI again. He did so as Karl walked to stand next to him. Quinton looked and said "these scans show she's done so much damage. Karl, we need to take her up to surgery, if we repair it we might be able to get her moving again. That'll be the hard part. She has a long road to face, and I hope she isn't going this alone." Karl put his hand on his shoulder and said "She's got Paul mate. She's going to be fine mate.." Quinton nodded as he went upstairs to prep for surgery. As Karl wasn't a surgeon, Quinton invited him into surgery to see how it was going to go down. Quinton started the operation and as it went on Quinton could see the damage for itself. "This is the worst knee injury I have ever seen.." "What's she done Quinton?" "Too much." Quinton demanded quiet as he worked to fix her knee. Quinton in the 4th hour of surgery, finally said "Bone chips removed, MPFL repaired. patella tendon fixed. What has happened here was a knee reconstruction. I've repaired everythiing the best I could.." "What happens now?" said Karl. "We take her to recovery. She'll spend a month on crutches and begin recovery." as Quinton finished up, he walked out of the operation room into the wash room. Quinton took off his gloves and gown, as well as his mask. Quinton washed his hands as Karl was watching. Quinton walked out and into the recovery room, where Terese was awake and talking. Quinton walked over to Terese and said "Terese, you had one of the worst knee injuries I have operated on.. You had an MPFL reconstruction, bone chips removed and the tendon reattached. We repaired it to the best of our ability." Terese nodded and said "How long is recovery." "Depending on how well you heal it could be as long as 6-7 months." Terese nodded and said "I'm ready for anything."

Sebour- Quinton's Helpful act
Quinton was on his way to work when he came across an accident scene with police everywhere. He drove up to the scene and got out to help but was stopped by an officer, "Sir, you cannot be here. Get back in your car and go." Quinton then said "I'm a doctor! I'm on my way to work!" "Right this way then!" They rushed over to the scene with the officer explaining "The crash happened 20 minutes ago, traffic is backed up and we are controlling it. Medics are on site, and theres been two deaths. Doc, we need all the help we can get. You ready for this?" "As ready as I'll ever be. Gimme a minute. I have to make a call." Quinton got his phone out and called the hospital. "Quinton, you are late, where are you?" "Helping at a traffic accident. MVA two dead multiple hurt. Get resus ready, and get the operating rooms ready. Its gonna be a hell of a day." "On it." Quinton hung up and put his phone away. Quinton went to a medic who gave him gloves to put on. "Dr Quinton." "Barry." Quinton nodded as he said "Gimme the low down." "Two broken legs over there, a dislocated hip, shoulder and ankle over here." "I'll take the shoulder and the guy over the baricade." Barry nodded as Quinton went over to help. "My name is Dr Quinton. How's the shoulder?" "Jack. Shoulder's screwed. I was on the way to work when this happened. I was getting a promotion for what I do. But I guess that'll have to wait." Quinton felt the shoulder and said "Its out. but I can put it in quickly and smoothly." Jack holding the green whistle said "Anything. Just please put it back in." Quinton nodded and as he did he popped the shoulder back in. Quinton then put a sling around the arm and said "Now. Go with the medics, you will taken for an x-ray and a rehabiliation course." "Thank you very much." Jack walked to the ambulance as Quinton wiped his head. Quinton got up as he felt a sharp pain go through his chest. "Ah.." Quinton looked and saw a paramedic come to him. "Quinton, are you ok?" "No. But I have to keep going. These people need me." "Quinton, if you're not ok, you need to tell us." "I'm never ok. thats just me. Common we got lives to save." Quinton rubbed his chest as the medic walked away. Quinton then walked over to the man on the baricade, "Sir, how are you going?" "Eh. What's to feel." Quinton looked as he saw the man's arm was trapped. "Nothing I am assuming." He nodded, "If I were to move this piece of metal, what would I find?" "No arm?" Quinton chucked as his chest began to pound. "You don't look so well." "I've been told worse you know." The man reached into his car and pulled out asprin. "Here. Take one." "What is it?" "Asprin." Quinton took one and said "Thanks." Quinton continued to inspect the metal beam and he pulled it away from the car and saw hand was broken beyond recognition. "Good lord..." said Quinton. "I have never seen that in 20 years of medicine." Quinton signalled a medic and said "Get him to hospital now!" Quinton walked with the medic as police were hauling cars away. "Get him to the closest hospital. Now." as Quinton turned to Barry he pulled him over and said "Barry, watch me." "Why?" "I got chest pain mate." "Quinton, you know you had a heart attack before you know. Is it the same feeling?" "It is.." "Quinton, sit down." "Barry we need to do this. Let me get these people out of here first." "Quinton, by the time that happens you'll be dead." "At least I did something productive." "Don't even joke about that Quinton. this is your health." "And this is a MVA site. Mate, just watch me." "this goes aganist everything I'm for you know.. But i'll do it." As Quinton helped another patient a radio from a police officer went off. 'There's a car that broke police barriers, its coming your way be careful. It's going at least 80ks.' 'noted thank you.' Quinton continued working as he called Barry over, Barry concerned, helped Quinton to the ambulance. "Quinton, enough. Time to go." As Barry walked around to the front of the ambulance, Quinton heard car tires screeching and saw the car heading for Barry. Barry wasn't watching as he was talking to patient in the front of the ambulance. Quinton yelled out "Barry! Move." Quinton said that as he shoved Barry out of the way. Quinton was hit by the car, as he rolled off the bonet and back on to the road. The driver sped off and Quinton was laying on the ground. "Quinton.." said Barry as he went over to him, grabbed a neck brace and placed it on him, "Quinton can you hear me?" Quinton groaned and said "My ribs feel like there being crushed. My heart is hurting Barry." Barry nodded to a medic and said "Call ahead. Let them know we're travelling. Catergory 1. Heart attack MVA.", at the hospital Karl was talking to Linda and heard the batphone ring. "Hello Sebour Hospital." "Catergory 1, heart attack and hit by a car. 58 yo male." the phone buzzed out and Karl turned and said "58 year old, heart attack hit by a car. prep resus and call surgery tell them to prep." "Anything else?" "No just that." back at the MVA site Quinton was barely able to talk as he was being placed into the back on the ambulance. "Quinton, Quinton. you are struggling to breathe and your sounds aren't good. We need to put you out and get you to hospital. Quinton we have to tube you." Quinton struggled to say "Do....It...Barry...Do....it...Now.." as Barry got a needle with sedation in it he looked at Quinton and Quinton looked back with a scared look. "Quinton, you'll be ok. I promise mate." as Barry sedated and tubed Quinton, Barry called ahead again. "We have more info." said Karl, "What?" "58 yo has been sedated and tubed. struggling to breathe." as Karl finished talking he gathered a group of doctors. "Alright you know the drills, catergory one, heart attack at a MVA, then was struck by a car. he's been tubed and sedated, injuries arent known. but whoever it is, dignity and fairness." As Karl heard the ambulance coming, Barry and a team of medics rushed into the hospital. As Karl saw the bed go past he looked in horror and said "Is that?" Linda following the paramedics said "Yes!" Karl ran with Linda and the group of doctors to the resus bay. "How did this happen Barry?" "The accident, Quinton was helping wasn't he?" Barry nodded and said "He was having chest pain and I just sat him down to tell him to stop. He pushed me out of the way. He got hit, landed and his ribs are broke and his chest was aching, he said that took an asprin at the scene. The other injuries arent so clear. But as of this moment he is critical." Barry and Karl moved Quinton to the other bed. Barry looked sad as he went back with the other medic. "Cardiac surgeons just finishing up now, they'll be ready soon." said Linda. Karl nodded as xrays were taken. "Confirmed 4 broken ribs. No neck injury but there is swelling. "Swap out the hard collar for a soft collar." said another doctor. as they did that Karl looked at the scans from his brain. "Guys. we need to get to Quinton up to surgery now. brain bleed." "And heart attack. Don't forget that." "No time to screw around lets go." they rushed off upstairs. Karl walked to the elevator with them. "What happens now?" said a rookie doctor. "We take him to surgery. He gets it. We'll see if his body is up for another fight.." "What do you mean?" "He's beaten cancer and had a heart attack before this. He may be strong, but he'll need to be right now. He is the bravest man I have ever met." "Also the dumbest.. Wouldn't you stop helping out if you had chest pain?" "You don't know Quinton. He's put in so many hours here. He's operated on most of us in this hospital. He worked 6 months with a torn ACL, worked 3 with a broken arm. performed risky surgeries. Quinton is a fool, but he knows what he is doing." as the elevator got to the bottom floor Linda said "You coming?" "No." as the bed went into the elevator Karl closed the door, and went outside for fresh air, as he was walking outside he took his gloves off and put them in the bin. Karl went outside to see media waiting. Karl sat down on the bench and had his hands on his head, as the world spun around Karl, Quinton was having surgery his heart and his brain. It was silent as they worked without talking, the only thing you chould hear where the machines, then Jim said "What happens next. After surgery I mean." Linda looking at Jim said "We pray he makes it. Right now. As of this moment he is critical, but alive." As they finished up the surgery, Karl was still sitting outside, when Terese was with Pepper. "Karl, are you ok?" "Oh Terese. I can't tell you what type of day I have had." "What happened Karl?" "I can't say anything Terese. You'll find out soon enough." Karl said as he stood up. "The hell does that mean?"  Karl then said "I can't say anymore. I gotta go." Karl rushed back inside. Karl bumped in Barry who said "How is he Karl?" Karl walked with Barry "Baz... He is critical." "I know." "What else can I say.. I didn't go upstairs with the surgeons." "You're not a surgeon?" "I am a simple A n E doctor. The only thing I operated on was the operation game." "He's tough you know." "Yeah.. A gunshot wound. A heart attack, and a bout of cancer. Life can throw you a curveball." "More like curseball." "How are the others from the scene?" "The scene's just been cleaned up. Broken hand guy had his hand amputed. And two others left hospital. Surprising anyone survived that pile up." "Indeed." Barry tapped Karl's shoulder as he walked away. Karl looked toward the elevator and walked over to it. Karl got into the elevator and went up to outside the operating room, he went into the view bay which was empty. "Karl.." said a voice from the door. "He's out of surgery now." He turned to see it was Linda. "How's he doing?" Linda went up to Karl and sat down with him. "He doesn't look good. He had his brain bleed evacuated, and his heart operated on. We had to plate his broken ribs and stitch up cuts." "Linda.." Linda turned to him in tears and said "He's in a coma now. Karl... I don't think he'll survive.." Karl embraced Linda and said "He's a fighter. Strong." "Karl.. I can't do this anymore. Operating on friends. I don't think I will be able to do this anymore." "Think about it for awhile." Karl kissed Linda as Karl stood up and walked away. Karl walked to the outside of Quinton's room, he didn't go in but he put his hand on the window and saw the tubes and things coming out of his mouth and body. "Karl..Whose in there." Karl turned around to see Kari standing with flowers behind him. Karl moved out of the way and let Kari see. "Is that... Quinton?" "Yes..." "What happened Karl? How did that happen?" Karl and Kari sat on the bench outside the room and said, "He was helping out at a MVA site. He was suffering chest pain, a medic told him to sat down, he did. As he sat down he heard a car, it was going toward the paramedic. He pushed the medic out of the way and took the blow." Kari looked through the window and said "He looks like hell." "You would as well after brain and heart surgery." "How much more can he take." "Kari. He is critical." "Is he stable?" "Critical but stable at the moment. But you never know what happens." Kari looked at Karl and said "Does Terese know?" "Should she? The two don't even talk anymore." "They dated. She may still have feelings for him." as Karl went back to the window, he saw how peaceful Quinton looked. As Kari joined him, Karl heard a familiar voice it was Terese's voice. Karl turned around as Terese was wheeling out Pepper. "Looks like a white coat convention." "Believe me its not." said Karl as he held back tears. Kari slipped away and Linda came up. "White coats are out of date. How are you two doing?" "As better as Kari is. She just slipped away crying." "Seems she did.." said Karl. Terese walked over to Karl and said "What's happening Karl." Karl moved and said "Look." Terese looked into the window and jumped back shocked. "Is that..." Karl nodded and said "It is." "He was the heart attack at the MVA? He was the one hit by the car? Jesus. How is he..?" "Not doing to well." "Can I go in?" "I thought you two hated each other?" "I may still hate what he did. But we all can feel scared. Now can I go in?" "Fine." Terese opened the door. "Quinton. If you can hear me its Terese. You know for years I resented you. I wanted to kick you out of my life for good." as Terese sat in the chair next to the bed she put her hand to his. The machines beeping. Outside Karl said "What do you think she's saying to him?" "Nothing special. The same crap everyone says." said Pepper. "Like what Pepper?" "You'll be fine, live for me please I love you." "Oh wow.." "It really brings some people through you know." "Yeah.. I do." back in the room Terese said "You can pull through Quinton, you always do."  Terese kissed Quinton's head as she said with a tear in her eye "It wouldn't be the same without you." Terese stood up and walked over to the door and opened it with a smile. Terese then said "He can and will make it." as she closed the door. "He had heart and brain surgery Terese. His body is in the fight of its life.." Terese then said "Don't you dare give up on him.." as she went over to Pepper and said "He was scared for my daughter, we shouldn't be scared for him. He's done it all." Terese wheeled Pepper away and said to Karl as she left "Do what you must. Keep him alive."

Sebour- Quinton See's his wife
As Quinton was still lying in ICU he was in between the great light. He was dreaming about finally going back to see his ex-wife, Jenifer. As Quinton stopped at some gates he heard a voice. "Quinton." he turned, it was Jen. "Jenifer! Its you! I am glad to see you." "Quinton, you're not ready to be here." "Why not?" "Because you have unfinished business to attend to." "I have tubes coming out of everywhere Jen." "You had your brain operated on and your heart you broke ribs..Helping out paramedics, Quinton. That is one thing you should be proud of." "should I really? I've done stuff even you wouldnt like." "I know Quinton. I am in your subconcious. You are still guilty about that night you hurt Terese you have never forgiven yourself. And you don't deserve to be." "What?" "I can say this now. But you aren't ready to come across this white border into heaven. You have so much left to give.." "Like what if I do survive this, I could possibly be paralysed?" "Or worse." "Worse, whats worse?" "You being down. Is whats worse. Now look here Quinton Steven Philips. We were married for 20 years. You never once broke down in front of me. Because I did that." "I did once. I broke down the day you went into labour after falling down the stairs!" "Good example... But you cant stay." Jen went up to Quinton and held his chin. "You will have your time. Just not right now.." "It's been over a month Jen. My body may not come back from this.." "It will, believe me." "I had my birthday in a coma. How does that feel." "Odd. but fun." back in the normal world, Karl was standing in Quinton's room watching his vital signs come up. Linda was next to him "His heart beat is getting stronger." "Should we take off the neck brace? Its been over a month now." Karl nodded as the two carefully took off the brace and put Quinton's head back on the pillow. Back in Quinton's dream, he stood at the gates as Jen took his hand. "Quinton. I'll be here waiting for you. ​Please remember. Live the rest of your life before you come back. I will be back" as Jen stroked Quniton's cheek "I love you Jen. Take care." "You as well." as Quinton's soul moved back into his head, his heart beat was getting stronger and stronger. Karl looking at Linda and saying "Reckon his concious told him something." "Not in the slightest." "I reckon someone did. Because thats the highest his heart rate's been since he has been here." as the two continued talking, Dr Leo walked in and said "I see his heart has finally started to beat again. Tough old guy Quinton is." "Leo what are you doing here." "Being a doctor making my rounds. This is none of my business, but Quinton has been in a coma for 1 month and 31 days. If that were me. I would've pulled the plug. Not because of his age but because of the stress the machines can put on a person. Look he's now 59. He may be healthy but gee." "Leo.." "What?" "Go away." as Linda was holding Quinton's hand, it twitched. "Karl.. Quinton's hand moved." As Karl got a torch out of his pocket he shone it in Quinton's eyes. "Pupils are equal and reacting to light. He is waking up." Karl took Quinton's hand and said "Quinton, squeeze my hand, if you are waking squeeze my hand." Quinton squeezed Karl's hand. as he opened his eyes weakly. "Do we remove the breathing tube?" "Give it time." Quinton slowly waking up, with Dr Leo walking back into the room. "He's waking?" "Leo.. I swear to god." "No that is good." Leo went over to Quinton and said "Welcome back Q. " as Leo said "As an intervenist its been hard watching you. We thought you'd never wake. We will get you up and moving in a couple of days. If you are up for it we will remove the intubation kit thats in your throat." as Leo said that there was a knock on the door. "Come in." it was Kari. "Kari just in time." "What do you mean in time?" Leo moved as Quinton was finally awake. Kari looking in awe  Kari walked over to a struggle smiling Quinton. And kissed him on the head. "Welcome back hero." As Kari put the flowers down she said to Leo and Karl, "What's next for this one?" "If all goes well. We can remove the breathing tube in a couple of hours to allow him to breathe on his own. We'll get a physio in to help him with breathing exercises due to his broken ribs not healing the way we wanted them to. We were lucky enough to have the continuance passive motion machine in here to keep his legs from atropying. But he will need extensive physiotherapy. And because of his heart attack, he will need medication. For the rest of his life. Even though he is already on it for his previous attack, this lot will be stronger." Quinton rolled his eyes as Karl said "Roll those eyes Quinton, because you will do as we say. Until now you've had a slow recovery. We had a proxy for the last month on standby. Quinton when we take this tube out, you will say you will do everything in your power to be here, fit and healthy." Karl said this as he walked to the door. "We will be back in a couple of hours. To take out the tube and finally get you comfortable." Quinton nodded as Karl walked out with Leo. Kari was still with him as she said "The MVA site. I know you want to know about that. Broken-Hand Man had successful surgery was out 3 days later. Shoulder Man, was released that night, booked in for rotator-cuff surgery next month, the rest are all ok." Quinton nodded as he rested his head to the side. A couple of hours passed as Karl came back into the room with Leo who helped Karl take out Quinton's breathing tube. "Now Quinton, Karl is going to hold your jaw while I get the tube out. I have to turn off the machine first, then the intubation tube. You will be breathing on your own, but we will have nasal prongs on standby for you. Karl." as Karl opened Quinton's jaw, Leo unhooked the machine from tube itself. Leo then said "This will be a little nasty." Leo then took out the tube and put in on the tray. "Oxygen levels are stable." said Karl as he closed Quinton's mouth. Karl then put the nasal prongs on Quinton. "Now Quinton.. I want you to try and speak." Quinton opened his mouth to croaky words of "When's dinner?" Karl chuckled as he said "Not for you young man. Liquid diet until you can keep down solids. you know how it goes." Quinton smiled as he said again croaky. "How is Barry?" "Barry is doing well Quinton. We messaged him telling him you were awake. He'll try and see you when he gets off his shift." "How bad was the damage?" "You had a severe cardiac episode, broken ribs and a brain bleed. You were critical when you came in. You were a catergory 1." "Bypass?" "Double. You were lucky. Very lucky to be alive." "How long?" "You've been in here for over a month. You had a slow recovery. Because of your age, your body already being weakish from your previous cancer diagnosis. Quinton you are still in a serious condition, were if you were to be rushed back into surgery you... You would die." "Is that a promise?" "Knock it off. You wouldn't survive because you are a heart patient. everytime the heart has a heart attack the heart is malformed. Any surgery from now on, could kill you." "I didn't think of it that way." "Well either did this entire hospital. But we have been waiting for you. Just for you to be ok." Quinton then said 'When I was out. My soul travelled to heaven. I saw my wife." Kari looking in confusion said "Your concious saw Jenifer?" "It did. It really did." "How did that go?" "I was ready to cross the bright white light. But she stopped me saying I wasn't ready. I still had things to do. Which she was right. I have one important thing I still need to do." Kari looking at Karl said "How much morphine did you give him?" Karl looking back at Kari said "None. We weened him off when he showed signs of improvement." Kari laughed as Quinton looked and said "I have to write a wrong." "You have to write a lot of wrongs."

Sebour- Quinton Moves Again
"Now, Quinton. You know that this course of physiotherapy will be a lot tougher. And this time you need to put yourself into it." said the physio who wheeled Quinton into the physio rooms. "First. We get you up and walking." Quinton was wheeled over to the bars. Quinton then said "I was told I had a CPM machine hooked up to me?" "You did, for some strange reason. But you gotta understand this time Quinton, you are the patient. You will be the patient for as long as we/the doctors need to." Quinton was next to the bars as he grabbed the bar and forced himself out of the wheelchair. He placed his other arm on the other side and started walking weakly but walking. "Good.. Good. But don't push yourself Quinton." Quinton sighed heavily as he said "I've been in this position before. Yes I am the patient, yes its a long recovery.. Can you not talk to me like a child please. I may have had brain surgery, but I remember every single moment before I was hit by that car." as Quinton turned to face the physio. "I've been shot. I have had cancer. and I have had a heart attack before. This is a setback. But I can be strong." "Strong is a word overused. I'd call you an idiot. But you work in a hospital, we do idiotic things all the time. Quinton. You save lives for a living. You are the definition of crazy. You were the consumate professional." "Were?" "Yes were! Quinton. Understand this as long as you keep here to yourself you wont do anything else crazier then pushing a paramedic out of the way." Quinton didn't respond as he continued learning to walk again for another hour. "Quinton." Quinton looked at the physio and nodded, Quinton got back into the chair and said "Do i really need the chair?" "Quinton, this is a precaution. You were in a bad way. Its not a weakness, your body isnt up to the task of walking yet." Quinton rolled his eyes. The physio was taking Quinton back to his room when they went past a distressed woman's room. "Stop." "What?" "Gimme a minute?" The physio nodded as he stepped away. Quinton knocked on the door and the lady said "come in.." The lady was Dr Linda. "Linda? Are you ok?" Quinton wheeled himself in the room and placed himself next to Linda. "Quinton. I don't why this is happening.." Quinton held Linda's hand and said "What? Are you ok?" "No. Quinton I'm not. I've been audited. And I some stuff repoed." "Oh Honey.." "Karl was lucky. I wasn't." Linda showed Quinton her hand "I had to pawn my ring. Quinton I had to pawn a ring that had semtimental value to me. It was a family heirloom." Quinton looked up at Linda and said "I guess that puts me into perspective then." "What are you talking about?" "I heard sometime about it." Quinton reached for his pocket and gave Linda a box. "My ring? But Quinton.. Why?" Quinton then said "You and this entire hospital saved my life. I couldn't see someone lose something so valuable. Linda I donated money. I had some retirement money from the high school I worked at, I was saving it for a round-the-world trip. I decided to do something else. The money went to the hospital's Starlight Fund." "The Starlight Fund? Quinton that's so thoughtful! That fund saves thousands of lives each year." Quinton smiled as he said "There was half a million in my retirement fund." "Half...Half a mil? Quinton" "I put $250k to the fund. And it wont be a one off either. Linda what you didn't know about me was I played in the NOL before it was defunct a couple of years ago." "You played Oztag?" "I had my first contract in year 11. I earned $150k for one season alone. I had to give it up after 5 years of playing. That's where the money came from. I couldn't stand to look at it much longer." "What happened to your career in the NOL?" "Injury. Injury happened. My first season I broke both ankles. my last season it ended I tore my ACL." "Oh." "Linda. The ACL tear provided a lot of insight for me. I knew what my career would be after I left the NOL." "What?" "I went to the Snowy Region University of Medicine. Came out with a medical license and somehow a teaching degree." "But why did the ACL tear end your career?" "ACL tears in Oztag end careers. And i hated playing in the NOL. Was I happy when I heard they went bankrupt and shutdown operations. Every other team ended up in a different sport!" "if you hated playing it why do it for 5 years?" Quinton smiled as he remembered why. "It gave a lot of happier times. Linda, when I first started my medical days. I had people from the NOL coming in basically everyday. I was ending people's seasons faster then they started them. The NOL was bad at luring other people into the sport. The CEO was sued by half the games players in the end. Thats why they went bankrupt. We all got a payout of $500k each.." "How many players were playing in the NOL?" "Over 2000. This included another 1500 playing in TG cups and Youth comps." Quinton pointed to a scar on his arm. "This is from the NOL days. I scored a try and landed on a sprinkler head. It pissed me off they had it there. The NOL didnt care. Not about anyone. 5 years was enough for me. the ACL tear made it an easy decision to leave. I never wanted money to corrupt me. Never." Quinton hugged Linda as he said "That's why I got your ring back for you. No one deserves to have anything taken from them. Including freedom." Linda hugged Quinton back as she stood up. The physio walked into the room and said "Are you two done?" "You can go. I can make my own way back to my room." "Is that safe?" Linda nodded and said "If he doesnt do it no else will." "Alright then." The physio said as he left the room smiling. Quinton looked up at Linda and said "don't forget what I said. That Starlight Fund will keep on going strong." Linda smiled as she walked out of the room happy, Quinton followed in his chair."Speaking of freedom." Quinton grabbed the crutches that were sitting on the floor and said "It's time for mine." Quinton turned and faced Linda who helped him out of the chair. "Quinton.." "Please Linda. I had brain and heart surgery. I hate the idea of having to use a wheelchair to get around. Let the next person who cannot be moved have it. Its a waste on me." Linda passed Quinton the elbow crutches. Quinton started using them like a pro. Quinton used the crutches all the way to his room in ICU. Leo was watching as Quinton came back into the room. "You progessed so well in a week. But if you push yourself you could end up back here." "Shut up Leo." said Linda. Quinton smiled as he said "Progess is a state of mind."

Sebour- Quinton returns to work
Quinton was sitting in his office, he hadn't been cleared to work, but he wanted to get some paperwork done. Quinton had light music playing in the background as he heard a knock on the door. "Come in." as the door opened it was Karl, who sat down in the chair in front of Quinton's desk. "Don't give me that look Karl. I know I haven't been cleared for return. But I just wanted to get some work done. I needed to get out of that bloody bed." Karl said "You haven't been cleared because you know yourself to well. If something comes up out of the blue you push yourself to far. You had a heart attack at a MVA." "Karl.. Let me tell you something.. I remember every moment. Before and after the car hit me. Karl." Karl interested pulled his chair closer. "Tell me everything." Quinton looked down then looked up again. "Barry sat me down in the back of the ambulance, and it was looking out the front window and saw the car. I was in agony but I couldnt let that car hit him. I yelled out Barry to move, he didn't hear me so I pushed him out of the way. The car hit me at 40-50k an hour. I remember rolling off the windshield back onto the road, landing on my ribs. I struggled not to lift my head because I felt like I needed to." "You had a head injury. Why did you try and lift your head?" "I don't know Karl. You know what the body is like. I heard Barry, say 'grab a neck brace we have to stablise Quinton'... You know how that feels I was laying on my side so it was easy. When they put the brace on they rolled me onto the backboard I screamed because of my ribs. I screamed because my head was hurting." "That's why he sedated you." "I told him to. I hadn't I told him to I reckon I would've suffered a stroke!" "When we got your scan results you were god damn close. Quinton. You were touch and go, your ribs still didn't heal properly, they still haven't.." Quinton put his head to his knee's and said "I saw my wife, Karl. I was in limbo, life and death." "A lot of people see loved ones in limbo. What did she say?" "She said to me 'Quinton, you cant be here. Quinton you still have a lot to give.' and then she stroked my cheek." Quinton looked up with tears in his eyes. "Karl. When I was a teacher. I made a promise when we started working together, nothing would tear us apart. When she retired and took up book writing she foreshadowed her death somehow. One character was involved in a crash. A truck, a car and a trailer with a boat on it. 2 out of 3, a van instead of a trailer." "Quinton.. I didn't know she meant this much to you." "I gave my happiness a long time ago." wiping tears away Quinton said "I was on lunch duty, and because the school I worked at was next to the highway it was always a dangerous stretch of road. She was coming back from a book signing and was taken out by a truck the truck rolled over taking a van with it. Seeing it all unfold infront of you is heart breaking. The vechiles all landed on school property, and we had to get kids off the oval." Quinton couldn't finish the rest of the story. "I think you get what I'm getting at." Karl nodded as he said "She died?" "The truck that slammed into her killed her instantly. The road was slowed down to 65, and barriers were placed around the bit of road. Mate.. I was out of work for a month and a half. School proceedings were suspended, and alot of us had no income." "Isn't there a contingency for that?" "Not in an investigation theres not. Finances were suspended, and we got 3 weeks backpay. I got hardly any. I was on grievance leave, but I had money put away." Quinton looked up at Karl and said "I made a promise to myself. If I lost anymore family members, I would leave work as a whole and look after them. I never kept that promise. No else died. But I hated the way we were treated by the police. The commisoner told Roy to suspend pay, cut off work. Some of us had to work from home. And it was hard. Grieving and finding work for that month was hard. It hit everyone hard. The PE staff are all like family. Mainly because I was Kari and John's proxy for their daughter Kelly. Godfather he made me her godfather." "It's true what they say you know. Work somewhere long enough you do become family." Quinton smiled as he stood up and grabbed his crutches, before putting them down and grabbing a walking cane. Karl looking at Quinton as Quinton placed a file in his outbox. "Are you planning to return to work in pain? Quinton please." "Karl. I can no longer sit. My job is out there with the people." "I just need you to clear me." "Clear you? Quinton, you are in clear pain. Your ribs still havent healed. Its been 2 months." "Don't forget you plated my ribs. It takes up to 6 months for ribs to heal properly. Karl I know.." Karl sighed as the two stepped outside Quinton's office, to a nurse who said "I see someone is dressed for success." "He is not returning to work. I haven't cleared him." "Well you need to." "Why?" "They just brough one of our own. A paramedic." Quinton looked in disbelief. "What happened?" "Clear him Karl." "Why who is it?" "It's Barry." Quinton looked at the nurse and then back at Karl, he then rushed to go see Barry. Karl and the nurse standing there. "that's the fastest I've seen him move in months." Quinton got to Barry. "Barry!" "Dr Quinton, you're alive." Barry was lying in emergency in traction with a neck brace. "Barry of course. I'm a fighter." "Good to see you're up and moving." "What happened to you? Tell me." "I was with a mate of mine, horse racing. He put me on one and the horse got a fright and bucked me off. Kicked me in the back and I passed out. I cant remember the rest." Quinton took a look at the x-rays that were taken as a nurse looked on. "Dr Philips. Mr Rogers here has been in traction for 3 days now." "3 days? Why hasn't he been moved? Emergency is no place." "Dr Philips sit down. Let Mr Rogers explain. He is very ill now. Since you were in ICU, Dr Philips, Barry has had trouble with a kidney issue." Quinton put the x-rays down and sat on a chair. "Quinton, since the army I had to have a kidney operation. They botched it, badly. I've been nothing but sick for 15 years. When you pushed me out of the way, I landed on a rock and it tore the only muscle I had around the kidney." "Then why were you horse riding?" "Therapy. It helped alot but the horse bucked me off and I landed heavily on my neck and my bad side. I can feel everything normally. But I passed out due to the pain from my kidney." Quinton turned back to the file and he grabbed it and opened it. "There's nothing in there that doesn't surprise me anymore. They had no room in ICU and a ward isn't ready." "There is a room. My ICU room." Quinton said as he looked at Barry with Tears in his eyes. "Nurse. Take him to the room I was in. He deserves a bit of dignity at least." As Karl was watching from the end of the hall, he let out a sigh as he walked over to Quinton and Barry. "Dr Philips you are still a patient here. You haven't been released yet." Quinton turned to Karl and said "Make it happen. And Now. Nurse." The Nurse looked at Quinton as she nodded. "Quinton! Quinton!" Quinton ignored him as they started moving the bed. Karl rolled his eyes and rubbed his temples. "Why do I even bother sometimes." Karl said as he walked with the two. 5 minutes later Barry was settled into ICU.. Quinton was limping around with his cane. "Quinton, you're limping." said Barry. "You would to if you spent 2 months in ICU. I learnt how to walk again, eat again." "I know.." Quinton sitting on the chair next to him said and almost broke down as he read Barry's file again. "Barry, you had the whole kit and koododle. Barry... You have kidney cancer." "This is my 3rd relapse, the past two months have given me nothing but joy. I did everything on my bucket list Quinton. Everything." "Is that why you had botched kidney surgery?" "It was botched.. End of story." "Barry do have anyone we can contact? Family?" "Nah.. No one's left Quinton." Karl was looking on as he said "He's in renal failure Quinton. that with all his medical conditions. He doesn't have long left. His combined neck injury, the kidneys. Quinton it's simple he is.." "Going into organ failure." said Barry. "I was a medic as well in the army. I did everything I could in those days, not to ever be on that side of the table. It happened, it did and I have lived life. And I would do it all over again. I've been sick for a long time. When I close my eyes the next time I will be a peace, believe me." Quinton closed Barry's filed and put in on the table. Quinton looked at his oxgyen stats 80%. "Oxy is at 80." "Quinton. At ease. You are not my doctor at this very moment. You are one of my closest friends." Quinton smiled. The following 4 hours saw Barry decline his breathing laboured, and his kidney's shutting down completely. Quinton staying by his side. "People deserve. What life gives them. A kick up the arse. Life gave me those and I loved it. I can't drown in slience because I know people will be watching."said Barry. Barry struggling to breathe said his final words before stopping completely. "Quinton. You saved my life and so many other lives. Don't let my death get to you. Make sure you do the things you want. Make a few wrongs right again." Barry then died. "Time of death 18:43." said Karl as he turned off the monitors. Quinton got out of the chair and grabbed his cane. He hobbled to his office as Karl followed behind. Quinton opened the door and left it open. Karl walked in as he looked at Quinton. Quinton furious said "Karl. Right now I want you to clear me for return. It doesn't have to be surgical. It can be rounds, it can be anything!" "Quinton I cannot do that. You still aren't well enough for a return to medicine. Quinton you are limping, favouring one side. Quinton I cannot do that for your safety." Quinton at the top of his voice said "I cannot, sit in ICU for another day Karl. I cannot sit in that room, watching people who are worse than me, get their machines turned off. I cannot sit in ICU again Karl. I cannot be in an ICU bed, looking at the TV, Or the wall or the door or the roof! When I woke up from my coma I saw someone else's machine being turned off, is that fair?, i witnessed it everyday I spent in ICU. I am a doctor Karl! A trained medical doctor. I have patients, I have this hospital, I am a orthopaedic surgeon, who right now lost one of his closest friends to a botched kidney operation years ago. Karl I lost my wife, my son doesn't speak to me, I hurt one of my closest female friends, I have spent a number of years being the one walking in and out of ICU as a doctor, not the patient. It seems to be one thing I have done ever since I came here..I cannot wallow anymore Karl, I've seen close friends die, I pulled my wifes body out of a wreck, I tried to save a former teacher I worked with, We lost him Karl, I've broken my neck, i've torn mostly every muscle in my body!. My ribs may be hurting me, but my heart is in the right place. Please Karl, don't take the one thing I know how to do away from me. Without this job I am just a lonely man who struggles with alcohol. I cannot do one more moment in ICU. So please of course, think of my safety. " Quinton looked down at the ground and then back at Karl. Karl then walked over to Quinton and hugged him. "Fine. You get it this time. I will clear you.But it will be rounds and rounds only." "Thank you Karl." "I understand what you're going through you know." "I do Karl. But I need to get back to work." "Only if you get them ribs x-rayed. I want to see if you rebroke them.".. Quinton had his x-ray's and a ct scan taken of ribs. "Congrats, Quinton. You're the only person to somehow re-break ribs after we plated them. In which we removed the plated 3 weeks after." "Take it easy Quinton." said a breathing specialist. "If you fall on those ribs, you can send a piece of them into your lung. Other then your knee, which we scanned to shows a MCL tear. A small one, keep using the cane." Quinton smiled as he got up. He said "So I am on rounds. I can handle that as much as the next person." 20 mintues later Quinton was walking around the hospital when he bumped into Karl who said "Hey, you ready?" "Ready for what?" "An influx of patients. BVA. 20 injured, 10 coming here." 'Let's go."

Sebour- Hospital High Alert
Quinton was in his office for the first time in 2 months after being cleared by Karl for a return to work. As Quinton was doing his work he heard a knock at the door, and without saying anything this stranger entered the room and locked the door. This stranger also had a baseball bat. "Excuse me, what do you think you are doing in here?" "Touch the phone, and you will die. This time you will die." "Who are you? What do you want!" The stranger turned around and said "To kill you. I'm here to finish what I started." "Hold on.." Quinton had a flashback to the driver he saw strike him months ago. "You're the driver, who got pissed at the police holding up traffic. How did you know I worked here?" "I spent the best part of two months in hiding. They arrested my sister on charges." "Why her?" "It was her car. They arrested her." Quinton grabbed his cane and said "Fine do what you want to me, but if you do, you will die in jail. I hope you know that." Quinton sat on his desk and said "A paramedic died you know." "I know. I was aiming for him, but you pushed him out of the way." Holding the bat firmly in his hands the stranger said "Barry wasn't it." "Yes it was. He was an army paramedic, I just hope you knew that when you didn't see a bunch of ambulances at a crash site." "I thought they were doing RBT's i had no time." "So you chose to speed? And hurt many more people. You scumbag!" Quinton went to reach for the bat, but the stranger was ahead of him and struck him in his ribs. Quinton screamed in agony as he fell to the floor, taking his desk phone with him. Quinton quivering in pain grabbed his ribs and said "I had nothing to do with you being arrested..." "The name is.. Hillson." "Hillson, what are you a painting?" he hit Quinton again, this time in the leg. Quinton screaming again said "Please, what did I do to you..This hospital, if you go out there will be on high alert." "Enough talking." Hillson ripped off Quinton's tie and used it as a gag for him. "Get up." Quinton mumbling beneth the gag 'my ribs', "I'll break some more if you want me to, now get up." Quinton slowly got up and was grabbed by Hillson who dropped his bat on the ground and reached into his pocket, he pulled out a handgun. 'Jesus' mumbled Quinton. As Hillson unlocked the door he dragged Quinton with him to an old part of the hospital no one ever uses. Back in the main part of the hospital Karl was walking past Quinton's office when he noticed the door was open and the phone was on the floor. "Quinton, are you in there?" Karl looked around and went over to the door and looked in to see his cane, his pain meds and the phone on the floor. "Shit..." said Karl. As a nurse walked into Quinton's office. "Nurse, have you seen Quinton?" "No, I havent, why?" "I think he's in trouble. His pain meds are here and he's been using his cane for the last 2 months to get around with that MCL tear. If he hasn't got his pain meds, it'll get so bad he wont be able to breathe!" "Oh my.." Karl walking out the door "Inform to security we have a missing doctor, be on the lookout." the nurse nodded as she followed Karl to security. "Doctor Philips, you bore me you really do." Quinton looking at Hillson as he pulled down his gag, "I am a boring person.. I have nothing interesting from the last 2 months." "Oh sure. 2 months my dear man. I've read up on your life and career so far Mr Philips. You taught PDHPE in a town called Begs for 15 years. You practised at Begs South Hospital for 10 years before moving to the other hospital for 10 more, you were busy in Begs, you loved it there." "My wife..." "Your wife died in a crash. killed instantly when a truck collied with her. You haven't been the same since she died." "No mate I haven't. She was the love of my life." in the background there was a screech from the overcom. 'We have a code 443, missing patient/doctor, we are sending this out because this doctor needs pain medication for a rib injury. code 443, please be on alert.' "You are a code now." "I've always been a code. A code of idiot." said Quinton as Hillson chuckled as he put the gag back over Quinton's mouth. 'Time to shine. Move it!" Hillson hid inbetween doorways so he wouldn't get caught. '443, is still in effect.' screamed the intercom. "Where could he be? He cant get far.." said Karl. Quinton was struggling to breathe as Hillson kept shoving him around. Hillson wanted to be heard so he set off a warning shot in the stairwell. "Hey, did you here that?" "Sounded like a gunshot!" "That was a warning shot. Whoever this person is has Quinton." "What makes you so sure this person has Quinton," said policeman. "There was a bat in his office. He doesn't own a baseball bat. And he knows not to walk without using his cane. He is in some serious trouble. We have to find him." "Leave it to us. Get out of here." "We can't leave officer." "Why not?" "The building gets locked down when we report missing people. Front and back entrances are locked." "What about the stairwell?" "What about it? We don't use the stairwell. That only leads to the roof, what do you plan on doing on the roof? Jumping!?" "Good point."  another shot went off. "That one was close." "To close. Look get into a room and hide. We cannot have anymore casualites or missing people.", as another shot went off a nurse came past holding her shoulder. "Nurse are you ok?" said Karl. "Nah the prick got me." Karl looked at the wound and said "Lucky. In an out wound. bandage up and get it checked ok." "Yeah alright." "Was Quinton with him?." "I saw someone. gagged. looked pale, limping. He's hurt." "Where were they headed?" "I don't know. But my shoulder is hurting. I gotta run." as another shot hit the light generator as Karl said "Shit.. He's hit the main power. Whereever is maniac is, he needs to be stopped." with the backup power coming on. Hillson was in the stairwell when he dropped Quinton off at the bottom of the stairs before he said "Now.. We end it." Quinton looked up at Hillson who was standing at the top stairs. Hillson pointed the gun at Quinton and said "Goodnight. Mr Philips." just as Hillson was about to pull the trigger the stairwell door opened and Hillson fired at a security guard. The guard was hit in the arm but managed to grab the gun off Hillson. Hillson then grabbed the guard and threw him down to where Quinton was. "Did you hear that?" said Karl, "I heard it. It's close. But where?" Suddenly Linda ran to Karl and said "Karl, all the elevators aren't working, and the pass code needed for the emergency stairwell has gone haywire. We're trapped here." Karl thought about it for a minute. "The emergency stairwell. That's where you'd take someone if you want to hurt them." "Excuse me?" Karl said "Follow me. This scum bag is trying to use the emergency stairwell. Its the only place we haven't thought of so far."  Karl said as he grabbed a bunch of walkie-talkies. "Here, take these, when you have an update contact us. We need to know. Come on!" As Linda and many other doctors went with Karl, Quinton was still gagged and in pain, the guard next to him saying "Dr Quinton, hold on. They heard that shot, I know they did." Quinton looking at the guard and mumbling 'I can't breathe.. it's hurtin..' the guard looking at Hillson said "You hear that." "I head what he said. I don't care." as Hillson went down the stairs he grabbed his gun off the ground and grabbed Quinton around the throat and said "Move it." Quinton was heaviliy limping as the guard looked on. 'What are you going to do with the guard' Quinton mumbled again. "He's ok, we leave now." Hillson pushed Quinton in the door which lead to surgery. "Surgery? are you kidding. come on!.", back with Karl and Linda they were in the stairwell. "Hey look!" Karl and Linda saw the guard and radioed for help. "this is radio one in the stairwell, we haven't found Quinton, but we must be getting close. We have a security guard who needs attention." Linda looking over the guards injuries said "Where did the scumbag go?" "I don't know. But they used the 2nd exit. Linda, Quinton's hurtin. He struggling." "And what about you?" "GSW to my shoulder, I also got thrown down the stairs. But i'm ok. I'm concious and nothing is broken." "We'll see. The dude chucked you down stairs?" "I heard a commotion, I opened the door, he hit me with his gun and threw me down these stairs, I landed the way I was trained. I tucked in, I'm good.", as a group of doctors came and took the guard away he said "Get this guy. He's gonna kill Quinton. He's the brother of the sister who was arrested for running him over. His name is Hillson." "What is he a tree?" "A threat. He's dangerous. " Linda nodded as Karl went backup stairs. Linda followed. "Where does that 2nd exit go?" said Karl.. Linda snapped and said "Surgery. It goes to surgery. We need to go now.". As Hillson hid in a surgeons lounge he had Quinton with him. Hillson pulled down the gag and said "You don't look well." Quinton breathing heavily said "I was only cleared to return to work a few weeks ago. I spent 2 months in ICU, you'd look as well as me to!" "I know.. You told me." "It bears repeating." "You are a weak man." "Tell me, why were you after Barry? Why did you want Barry dead?" "Barry was an old friend on mine. We were in the army together.." "He never mentioned you." "Of course he didn't. He is the reason I was discharged from the army." "What and you hated him for it?" "For years.. Never forgave him. He botched my knee reco. I had to leave the army. I couldn't return a couple years later, when you were discharged you were discharaged. Those were the rules back in the day." "How did you know about the MVA? how did... you...know he was on call that day?" "I knew his idiosnycrasies. He would never take a day off." realising what he had done Hillson said "Oh...My...God.." Quinton standing up shaking said "Now you know why I pushed him out of the way. I couldn't let someone take an innocent life." as Quinton stepped his knee buckled and he grabbed the table to stop him from falling. "I have been there. Trust me...I...have been there. I have been on the opposite side of that table more times I can count. I have broken my neck, I have been diagnosed with cancer, I have had two heart attacks. What do you call that?" "A run of bad luck? I dont know.." "Look Hillson. I've been afraid for years, its okay you know." "No its not. I almost killed you.." Quinton nodded as he said "Before you re-gag me let me catch my breath. I haven't had any pain medication for 3 hours and my ribs are killing me. If you continue this mate. My lung could collapse.." Hillson walked back over to Quinton and re-gagged him and said "Move Dr Choking." Quinton limping toward the door. Hillson opened the door and pushed Quinton out the door, Quinton hit the floor using his hands to stop himself from landing on his face. Hillson stood behind Quinton and reached for his pocket. There was a heater next to were Quinton was lying. Hillson pulled out handcuffs and handcuffed Quinton to the bottom bit of the heater. Hillson crouched down to Quinton and said "Good luck.. Old friend." Quinton looking up at Hillson, Quinton lifted his injured leg and kicked Hillson so hard Hillson broke the window, he fell through it, landing in an operating room. Quinton screamed into the gag as his leg came back down quickly. Linda and Karl were searching floors when they heard the noise. "I know that noise.." "Glass. Downstairs." As Linda and Karl went downstairs, they finally saw Quinton. "Quinton! Oh my god.." Quinton looked at the two and used his head to point at where Hillson landed.  Linda taking to the radio said, "We've found Quinton. I repeat we have found Quinton. prep a bed in emergency, with oxygen. over." "Understood, sending a team for you now." As Linda went over to Quinton and took his gag off he said, "Thanks so much.", Linda snapped the cuffs off of Quinton's arm and said "Count for me.." "I'm not concussed.." "Just count." Quinton counted to 10, as Karl was with security helping arrest Hillson. As Karl and security pushed Hillson out. Linda helped Quinton get up. "We'll re-scan those ribs and that knee." Quinton nodded as he said "No one should go through that. No one." "They really shouldn't." As a group of nurses arrived with a bed, they helped Quniton onto it with Linda putting an oxygen mask on Quinton's face. "Take him to get scans. EKG, ribs and knee. Also check lungs." Quinton rolled his eyes as Linda said "Collapsed or not check." Linda turned to Karl who still had Hillson with him. Linda slapped Hillson across the face as the police came and took him away. As The hospital went off high alert, people were now moving freely. Karl and Linda went back to the ER where Quinton was lying in bed with an oxygen mask on his face. "Dr Karl, Dr Linda, the x-rays you wanted." said a nurse. "Thank you.", Quinton looked at both of them as Karl and Linda looked at the scans. "Chest is clear. No new rib injury. But the scans here show cartlidge damage." Linda was reading the EKG, "EKG is clear. No damage to the heart." Another doctor saying "The MCL injury is still a high grade one. But no other damage to the leg.." Quinton put his head back to the pillow as his leg was elevated.  "Dr Linda, would you expect more from a baseball bat?" "I would but right now, its lucky this one is alive. Had Quinton not kicked Hillson into the surgery room window, he would be dead." Quinton mumbling under the mask "Has he been charged?" "No he hasn't after they arrested him, Hillson shot himself with a police gun." said Karl, "I just recieved that call. His sister has been released without charge."  "Coward should've at least faced his crimes in court." said Linda. Quinton taking off the oxygen mask said "He was never going to face up to anything. His plan was to kill his bestfriend." "What?" "He and Barry were in the army. Barry botched an operation, and Hillson got discharged. He knew the MVA site was where Barry was going to be." "How, Medics are dispatched randomly." "Not for huge accidents they're not." said Linda "They all go as one. It's how it goes." Quinton was having his leg put in a knee brace when he said "Hillson was nothing but a scumbag. He had it coming to him. He realised I saved his friend, he was going to kill me instead. He pointed a gun at my head, he shot 2 nurses and a security guard. That's enough for one day.." Karl then gave Quinton a looked as Linda held out Quinton's cane. "Here you might need this.." "Thank you Linda." "Are you sure your ok Quinton?" "Now that my oxy stats are above 90 yes I am feeling much better." Quinton got off the bed and his knee gave out again. Karl helped Quinton back onto the bed and said "Let me see that knee of yours.. How many times has it done that Quinton?" "Today.. Twice." as Karl took off the brace on Quinton's knee, Linda had another look at the x-rays.and said "You've broken your leg.." "I've done what.." "You broken your fibula. He broke your leg with a baseball bat." Karl looked at the leg and felt the lump, "Right there." Quinton grunted as he said "My knee is fine." "Besides a high grade 1 medial ligament injury, you are lucky today." Karl put the brace back on Quinton's leg as Linda got a wheelchair and said "Let me take you home." "Please. I'm done with today."

Sebour- A Music Episode
"Alright that can go over there. And that there" said Linda as they were setting up for the musical to fundraise the hospital. "It's taken 4 years to get done but this is finally happening. Time to fundraise. And this musicial will be the best thing for the hospital.." said Karl. "And we have someone else, who is here for the musical." Karl and everyone else turned around to see Quinton on crutches. "Quinton, what happened to the cane?" Quinton said "I had minor surgery. I had my fibula repaired 3 days ago." "But it was a minor fracture..." "Oh that and the high grade 2 MCL tear." Karl looked and said "We cleared you of injury.. You were ok that day." "Feeling ok not being ok." "I had a 2nd opinion and the MCL and fibular injury were to much to ignore so I went under the knife and got them repaired." "MCLs heal if they are left alone and if you don't walk on them.. Quinton.." said Linda snidely."As I was saying.. We have someone very special for this event, she's outside.." Quinton then said "You can come in Angela." Karl looked at Quinton and said "Angela?" Linda looked at Quinton as well. as Quinton went over to the door and opened it. Angela walked in and said "Yes Angela." Linda's mouth dropped and Karl looked in disbelief. "Lansbury, you got Angela Lansbury? How!?" said Linda. Angela responded with "I love these types of events and found out through an old friend." just as Ange said that Terese walked in and went over to the stage without noticing. "Oh please..." said Quinton. Terese looked up and said "Ange welcome." Terese and Ange then hugged. "You two can't be 'old friends' I refuse to believe that." said Linda. "We did a tour together in New York when Terese was apart of some singing shows. Pity you didn't end up staying on, the show only last another 4 shows." "Ah you know.. Scummy ex-husbands.." Ange nodded as she came up with an idea. "I have an idea. I know Bea is in town somewhere, if you give me 10 minutes, I will try to have her here tonight." Quinton rolling his eyes said "Oh please. If she's in Sebour, its obvious she's singing at the orient theatre." Terese pulling in a snide comment to Quinton, "Shut up Quinton." "What? It's the truth. First love is always broadway.." Terese making another snide comment said "I planned on singing tonight. But I have something else to do.." Terese walked out the door with a smirk on her face. Karl looking at Quinton with a mad grin. "What?", Ange was outside the door when Terese walked out. Ange took no notice as she walked back into the hall. "And?" said Quinton. "She's on her way here. Eat your words." Quinton scoffed and said "I refuse to believe you got a two-time emmy and tony winner to sing for us tonight.." as the door opened a voice boomed saying.. "Believe or not. I am here." Quinton turned around as he dropped his crutches. "And..I am going to bring the house down." it was Bea. "Quinton, pick up your crutches before you fall over.." said Karl. Quinton struggled to pick up his crutches as Bea walked over to him. Quinton stuttering said "I-I-I didn't mean any of that." "Of course. But you are right. A singers original place is on broadway." Karl then saying "I think Quinton, is crapping bricks." Quinton turning to Karl saying "I'm 5'3, Karl..this is intimidating!" Quinton backed off and said "I understand that getting off on the wrong foot is bad. I apologise for that." "None taken." Quinton went over to the podium and said "Terese was supposed to sing Fifty Percent, but I don't think she'll be coming back tonight." The door opened again and Terese walked back in "That's where you are wrong." Quinton then said "I've had enough of today.. Alright. Listen up, only saying this once. Karl and Kari will do a song then it will go to Ange as MC, then I come on sing a song, introduce Ange and Bea, then Terese comes out and belts her tune. We don't have an ending though.." Bea suggested "May I suggest, No business like show business? Always a showstopper." Quinton sighed and said "Yes. Of course. Now get ready everyone, we open in 4 hours, get the voices stiring and ready, make it emotional. I'm going to put my suit on." 4 hours later people were arriving and the final acts were set. Quinton walked over to the podium and started to talk. "Excuse me everybody if I could have your attention." everyone went quiet. "Thank you for coming tonight. Tonight is a charity event for the Sebour Hospital Cardiac Unit. And tonight we have a line up like nothing this town has ever seen. So please dig deep as we welcome to the stage two tony award winning actresses. Bea Arthur and Angela Lansbury!" as the stage curtain came up to show the two. The crowd started clapping as the two started singing their number known as 'Bosom Buddies', as the song ended the two bowed and walked off the stage. Quinton appeared again after the song ended. "That's what you call an enterance. Now as everyone knows how well these ladies can sing, they both worked on broadway, that is why I am handing over the mic to Ms Lansbury." Quinton talked some more before he stepped down. Over the course of the night, Kari, Karl, Bea, Linda, Paul and Ange sung. Quinton took to the stage and said "We have one more song before our big number. Please welcome to the stage, Terese!" Terese walked up to the microphone and said "This song I always sung when I was at home in New York, it was one of my favourites, And tonight I perform it in front of my peers and friends, here goes nothing.." Terese started to sing and as she got to the chorus. "I'd rather have fifty percent of him, than all of anybody else." people were clapping as her voice rose to the last lines. "Though you don't plan to fall in love... (holding the word love for 10 seconds) when you fall you fall (holding it for another 10 and rolling the 'L). Terese raised her arms above her head into an x shape and thrusted her arms forward with the last words of the song "than all of anybody at all! (holding the word 'all' for 15 seconds). Terese smiled to a standing ovation from the crowd and from Quinton, who was standing there clapping gobsmacked. Terese walked over to Quinton and said "close your mouth, you're attracting flies." Quinton closed his mouth as Terese went up to the podium and said "Thank you for listening to that everyone. Before we go on to our final number for the night, I just recieved word from our sponors for tonight that we have raised over $70,000 for this cardiac unit! that is a great effort!", Terese then said "This town town gather spirits when it is needed so that is why our last number, needs a little crowd invovlement. You know this one folks!" Terese turned as the curtain lifted to Ange and Bea with other members standing up the back, Quinton had dropped his crutches to join the line. "There's not business like show business" started playing and everyone was getting invovled, however Quinton was struggling to keep up as he got hit in the ribs and he rolled himself off the stage and to a medic on the side. As the song ended, everyone getting their breath.. Quinton walked over to the mic and said "Thank you everyone for coming tonight. We hope you had a good night watching the singing and the acts. And we like to thank Bea and Angela for taking time out of their schedules to be here tonight. Thank you." as people started to leave, Bea came over to Quinton and said "That Terese sure has a good voice. Don't let her go." Quinton turned to face Bea and said "I let her go for a reason Ms Arthur. I was a scum bag boyfriend. And I have never forgiven myself. I wont pretend I spent half a year in a facility for alcoholics, because I did. I hurt that woman, and right now she is happy without me in her life. I mean did her you hear how she belted out that song? I mean wow.." Quinton turned away as Bea said "Don't give up on your dream either. You have a good voice." Quinton started to walk away. "I am a doctor, nothing more. I can't be anything else." Quinton limped and picked up his crutches, he went over to Terese and said "You did good tonight. Don't forget that." Terese smiled as she watched Quinton leave. Terese turned to see Bea staring in wonder. "How long has he been limping?" "For months now. But assuming he was run over a couple of months ago, I wouldnt be surprised that he didn't lose his singing voice.." as Terese walked over to Karl and Kari,  Bea moved to talk to Ange.

Sebour- Quinton's Apology Refused
Quinton was walking to Terese's house thinking of what he was going to say, the last time he was there he was arrested. Quinton saw looks coming from the neighbours, and they weren't good looks it was quiet. Mark gave Quinton the eye, and Quinton knocked on the door. Terese opened the door and said "Quinton.. Come in." Quinton walked in and said "Terese. I still haven't apologised for what I did years ago. I wrote a letter but to me that is nothing." "Well the concussion was a thing you can't forget. Quinton we still talk." "Yes, but not as friends Terese. We speak like strangers." Terese sat next to the bar stool on the lounge. "Quinton. I tried telling you a story. 2 years ago, I almost died here Quinton. Had the carpet not have been there, I would've fractured my skull and died, I spent three days in hospital Quinton. I watched you walk into the hospital board room. I watched you get thrown out of the very hospital you swore an oath to. Quinton you hurt a lot more than me and your pride. You hurt a town and a hospital. People for two years Quinton have been saying they are so close to changing doctors its not funny. They stay with you because you know what you are doing." Quinton sighed as he sat down next to Terese and held her hand, Terese pulled her hand away and Quinton said "I know I will never have your trust again Terese, but just to know you don't hate me, please let me apologise." Terese said "How about your listen to the story I told you two years ago Quinton then I will listen to yours." Quinton nodded as Terese stood up and walked over to the kitchen sink to get a glass of water. Terese started with "Back in 1972, I was married for 5 years and lived I in the states in New York, I lived with an alcoholic, and one time he got violent Quinton, he slapped me with a lot less power then you did and it made me scared he'd do it again. But I decided to stay with him because I thought I could get him some help. he refused to listen to it Quinton, after a month of being scared, I decided to divorce him. Part of my work Quinton, had me leave New York and come to Sebour. Quinton I didn't want to be scared again, and that night I was scared out of my mind. I thought I would die. Do you know what that is like? To be in a violent situation like that?" Quinton stood up and said "Terese. I am so sorry." Terese took a sip of water and continued. "Quinton I will never ever forgive you. And that is a promise. I know it was hard. But you need to grow up Quinton. You have a girlfriend, I have my job, worked tooth and nail to get where I was finally happy to be working those long hours.. You need to wake up and smell the coffee Quinton, because I can't be friends with someone who walks from a situation you can control. You can control how much you drink, you can control everything you do. YOU CAN CONTROL your emotions. That night was one of the worst nights of my life. And this time." Quinton looked and said "What?" "This time I get to say goodbye." Terese opened the door and the screen. "This time Quinton. It is goodbye. Our relationship is over. Our friendship is done Quinton. Goodbye." Quinton walked out the door and said "You're a strong woman Terese. Don't give up on that Broadway dream either." "Goodbye Quinton." "Terese.." "Goodbye Quinton." As Terese shut the door. Terese walked back over to the sink and put her hands on the bench. As a single tear rolled down her cheek, she knew she made the right decision.

Sebour- A Date With Kari
Quinton was sitting in his office when Kari knocked on the door and Quinton said "come in." Kari opened the door and sat on the chair in front of Quinton's desk. "Kari. Can I help you? Are you alright?" "I am fine but I wanted to have a regular check up." Quinton put the laptop screen he was using down and said "Alright on the bed." Quinton stood up as Kari sat down on the bed and Quinton started the exam. "You've got loose tendon here Kari. Nothing to be worried about, but since you've had major surgery on it. Have you had any trouble with it since?" "No trouble." Quinton then did something else and Kari let out a little grunt and Quinton said "The grinding is normal after surgery that you had. You keep busy so the muscles are still strong. Lay up for me." Quinton and Kari's eyes met and the two shared a kiss. "Quinton.." "Lets go on a date.." "ok where?" "To a restaurant you know. Wine maybe a little dancing." Quinton said as he helped Kari off the bed and said "tonight at 6." Kari smiled as she left the room. Quinton smiling to himself and calling his secretary. "Susie. cancel the rest of today for me thanks." Susie said through the phone. "Quinton has a dateeeeeeeee." as Quinton hung-up and walked out of his office and back home to get ready. Quinton was ready at 5:00 and he picked Kari up at 5:30. "Quinton. you're early." "This is for you my darling." Quinton kissed Kari as he gave her flowers and wine. 20 minutes later Quinton and Kari were having dinner at Sebour's highest restaurant and sat in the quietest room in the place. Quinton was eating his steak and Kari was having spaghetti. after the two finished dinner they listened to music in the restaurant and they started dancing together. "Kari you are wonderful." Kari put her head on Quinton's chest as the wait staff looked on. "They look together and they look good." a crowd watched the two dance. 3 hours later Quinton and Kari stopped dancing and Kari sat down. Quinton turned around and got a ring out of his pocket and clenched his hand. Quinton faced Kari again and said "Kari. tonight has been amazing, all these dating months and one thing for us to do now. Kari will you marry me?" Quinton showed her the ring and she said yes. The room erupted in applause and the two kissed for 2 minutes.

Sebour- Marrying Kari
The wedding was on a rainy day and the two decided it was a good idea to still get married in the rain, for the two it was a brilliant way for everyone to complain about this, but they didn't. And it was marvellous for both of them. Kari had no regrets and the two got married without any issues.

Sebour- The Finale
It was a long couple of years for the entire group to be able to get around the town known as they were. It was the thing that made sure that everyone wanted to know. The series was left on cliff-hanger endings

Quinton was in his office, doing paper work for other patients when he received a phone call from Karl and Karl said "Quinton I need you to hear this is... Quinton I'm sorry.. But your cancer... Its returned..."

Kari was talking with John and she said to him "John I have to tell you this.. John.. I'm pregnant... Its yours.."

Tyler was talking to Pepper and said "Will you marry me? Make me happy?"

Sebour Rising- Quinton's Health Battle Begins
As Quinton was listening on the phone Karl was delivering the bad news again."Quinton.. You're cancer has returned. I'm sorry but Quinton, this time there is a high chance you could die from this. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news again Quinton.." said Karl as he was talking through the phone. Quinton silent didn't respond to Karl he hung up the phone in shock. Quinton then hit his phone on the table before throwing it the door. Quinton turned his chair around and broke down crying. As Quinton cleaned his face he turned to see Kari standing at the door where he had just thrown the phone. "Quinton, are you alright?" "Kari please, just leave me alone." Kari walked up to Quinton and placed her hand on his shoulder and said "What's the matter?" Quinton turned to face Kari and said "My cancer. Its back Kari. And this time, I could die." Kari stunned said "But." "There is always a high chance of something like this returning Kari. I work in a fucking hospital! I know im a surviour, but this, this is going to be a battle i dont think i can win this time." " "Quinton calm down, you'll need to when you hear this news this lot i dont know if you'd like to hear it.." "Cant be any worse than mine." "Quinton.. I'm pregnant.." "Excuse me..? What do you mean pregnant? Kari you're 47 years old. That's dangerous!." "Quinton.. Its not yours.. Its John's.Quinton.." Quinton standing up and he said "Does John know?" "No.." "Kari, what the hell!, you know a baby at your age is filled with dangers, you could die delivering!" "I know. But I cant do that, you know that Quinton.." "Get out.." "What.." at the top of his voice Quinton yelled "GET OUT. KARI NOW! GET OUT!" Kari shut the door as she walked out. Quinton sat back down and he grabbed his desk-phone as he slammed it down a couple of times he pushed everything off his desk and slammed his hand down a couple of more times. Quinton stood up and clumped to the corner of his office and said "Why me... Why here and why is this happening to me." Quinton looked down at his hand and saw his thumb was facing the opposite direction, from slamming his hand down in anger he had broken and dislocated his thumb, but he didn't feel the pain, Quinton then heard a knock at the door, it was a nurse. "Quinton are you ok?" "Come in nurse.." As the nurse came in he recognised the face. It was Trish Meriweather, as she went to Quinton she said "Are you ok?" Quinton showed her his thumb and said "I just had two bombshells dropped on me Trish.. first one was my wife is pregnant with another mans baby and my cancer.." Trish looked at Quinton's thumb and popped it back into place and said "It returned didn't it Quinton?" Quinton nodded and said "I've had nothing but back luck since I moved here. The shooting, the two heart attacks and then this.." Trish put Quinton's thumb in a thumb brace and she said "I'd be furious as well Quinton, but you gotta move and get on with it. You know how it goes." Trish helped Quinton up and took him outside. "Trish there is no coming back from this. I'm dead if I have treatment, I'm dead if I don't. its a no win situation. It sucks." "Its hard i know. I haven't told anyone this, but when I was 17, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it's what pushed me to be a nurse, to help people. And your doing that." Quinton stood and said "I cant do it again. I know I'm a survivor, but I cant keep on fighting this, I want to fight it, but this now is to much." Quinton walked away with Trish behind him saying "What are you going to do about Kari." "Be a dying husband." "Quinton!" Quinton ignored her and walked to his car as Karl saw Quinton. "Leave me alone Karl." "Quinton. I'm sorry about Kari and you." Quinton grabbed Karl and said "You knew?" "Of course. I'm under oath Quinton. I cant discuss other patients.." "You think I like having to have a 2nd round of cancer Karl? did you read the chart right." "The charts never lie." Quinton then said "I am a survivor. Not anymore. You can stay out of my fight to be alive, because I am done with you." "I know you are. I'm sorry you had to hear the news over the phone.." Quinton tossed Karl to the ground and said "Phone is the worst way to break news you idiot. You never did have good timing.." Quinton got into his car and drove to his secret place in Sebour, the board walk everyone knew it was his favourite place they went their to but when he was there they never talked to him.

Sebour Rising- Terese V Quinton
Quinton was working in his office as he heard a knock on the door. It was Terese. Terese walked in and sat down. "Terese, why havent you come to see me for a health update? Its been months.." "Last time you health updated me Quinton, you misdiagnosed me." Quinton confused said, "What are you talking about? The test results were clear to me it was breast cancer." "I had a second opinion Quinton." Quinton's hand went into a fist under the table. "Quinton. Your diagnosis was wrong. It was a tumour in the adrenal gland." Quinton then said "Yeah and?" "Successful surgery, now using medication to balance out the missing gland." Quinton put his fisted hand onto the table as he said "Then why are you here? To waste my time?" Terese then blew up saying. "Wasting.. .Wasting your time?" Terese stood up as Quinton stood up to. "Wasting your time you ungrateful little! Quinton, you almost sent me for life altering surgery. Then you have the gal to say I'm wasting your precious time." "How dare you even say that. Look at me.." "I'm looking. and all you have been doing ever since you were diagnosed again is going after the people who care for you. You told a scared shitless Kari to get out when she said she was pregnant, you dumped me for her after you said you loved her. You broke two hearts Quinton. You're just damn lucky the people you work with want to even be around YOU!" Quinton turned around and said "Don't." "I'm pushing your buttons, like i normally do. I wont stop until you here me out." Quinton in anger unleashed his fist but Terese was quick enough to catch it. "Let go of me!" Terese grabbed out of her pocket handcuffs and pushed Quinton to his barred windows. Terese got the hand Quinton used and cuffed him to the window. "Terese what the hell are you doing!" "You remember what happened last time Quinton? We arent doing that again." Terese slapped Quinton across the face and said "You need to stop acting like a spolit brat. Just because you have cancer doesnt mean you can raise your fists or your voice." "Terese.. I swear to god." "You'll hit me? Oh that'll look good when a patient comes out with a black eye wont it? real professional." Terese then cuff his other hand to the window. "Terese. uncuff me now." "No. You need to calm down." Terese walked over to the door and opened it as Quinton said "Come back here you little coward." Terese closed the door as she walked back over to Quinton and slapped him 3 times using the back of her hand. Quinton waving his arms around said "Is that what you think of me? Really Terese?" Terese sat back down and said "When you left me, i had no one else Quinton, what was i supposed to do move on quickly? No Quinton, I put myself into working again. You had ruined me when you walked out that door saying you loved Kari. But you want to know something. Who was the first person Kari told when she found out she was having a baby at 47? other than Karl, Quinton, she came to me, she came to me when you told her to get out, she came to me whenever she wanted a question asked. Quinton you hurt more than just myself and Kari." Quinton unclenched his hand and said "You never told me this." "because you NEVER would've listened anyway. you getting furious just then was the only way to get my point across." "And the slaps?" Terese stood up and said "You deserved those. each slap you deserved." Quinton touched his face to see his cheek was bleeding, he then said "And this?" "A slap. As I said. You've always had a problem listening." "Are you going to let me out of these cuffs?" "No. You can stay there and wallow in your own self pity." "Ok." "You wanna know something else Quinton?" "What?" Terese slapped him again. "That is for everything you have ever said to me.. Coward." Terese opened the door as Trish looked at Terese. "Trish." "Terese, what's going on here?" "Ask Dr Coward. he'll know all about it." Trish walked over to Quinton as Terese slammed the door shut. Quinton said "She's right you know." "Quinton your cheeks." "I know." "Quinton. I heard everything you know. Is everything true?" "Sadly. I broke two hearts, cause i was zealous with love. And it sucked." Trish then said "Maybe she did the right thing cuffing you to your window." Quinton laughed and said "She did the right thing Trish, if she hadnt caught my arm, ,she'd be on the floor. She chicken winged me over here." Trish then said "Quinton, I want you to know that I do care bout you but right now. You need to calm down. I'm sending a security guard to unlock your keys. but i want you to go straight home." Quinton nodded and said "This time I will." Quinton waited for 20 minutes as a guard unlocked his cuffs and took the cuffs with him. Quinton then saw Terese talking to Paul as he got out of the hospital. Quinton had his face cleaned and stitched as he went to the car he saw Paul give him a nasty look as Terese walked over and said "Finally following an instruction to go home?" "You dont want to be around a doctor with stitches in his cheeks. Not polite." Quinton opened his car door as he grabbed Terese's hand and said "Thank you Terese." "Dont thank me. Trish came up with the idea. But i was right, the misdiagnosis was still correct." Quinton let go of her and started the car. He got in and drove home.

Sebour Rising- Losing Walking
Quinton was on call at the hospital, as he was in his office working on funding for the hospital Ortho ward. Quinton rubbed his knee and looked up to see Karl in his office. "Quinton." "Go away Karl. I'm not interested in what you have to say. The last time you said something to me, you told i was dying over the phone!" "Quinton we work together, what do you think. We need to talk." Quinton turned around and said "What?" "Quinton, the funding. Its the funding." "What now?" "Your funding has gone through." "I'm going back to Snowy Region." Karl laughed and said "sure you are." Quinton rubbed his legs again and said "Not right away. I still have stuff to do here Karl. Not just yet." Karl looked on and said "You've been rubbing your legs an awful lot this week are you sure you're ok." "I'm sure, I've been busy this week. I started pill form chemo. But that's a 45% chance of working for me. I'm keeping up my water intake and I'm out of bed. I'm ok Karl. Please trust me on this." "Alright then. Be careful." Karl left the room and closed the door. Quinton then took a call with a known pain management friend. "Carlos. Its me Quinton. I need to know something." "What is it Quinton?" "Leg pain during chemo is that common?" "Very common with your age Quinton. Nothing to worry about." "Alright thanks." Quinton hung up and put the phone down. Quinton stood up to his legs shaking. He struggled to walk to the door. Quinton's legs finally gave out underneath him and he struck his head as he went down. He knocked himself out. No one heard the noise coming from Quinton's office until 2 days later when someone noticed he was gone without coming into work, so someone was sent to look for him. Quinton woke up after being out cold for two days. The first thing he did was touch is head. there was blood, a gash on his head 4cm long from where he hit his head. Quinton looked around the room dazed and dizzy. He pulled himself against the wall and put his had back to the wall. he heard a knock on the door and the person said "Quinton, are you in there?" "Yes. I am.. please come in." The door opened and Trish walked in and saw Quinton's head bleeding. "Quinton, your head. What happened?" "I went to leave the office and the next time i know my legs give out and I hit my head as I fell. I don't remember the rest." Trish put some gloves on out of her pocket and looked at Quinton's head wound. "Its deep it'll need stitches." Quinton then grabbed Trish's arm and said "I'm scared." Trish smiled with worry as she touched Quinton's hands. "Quinton your hands a freezing. Common lets get you into the ER. think you can walk?" Quinton nodded "I'll try." As Trish helped Quinton up Karl walked in to see who Trish was talking to. "Quinton. your head.." "I know Karl.." Karl looked as he saw where Quinton fell, he also saw the dent mark in the filing cabinet. "How did this happen?" as Karl walked to Quinton, Helping Trish by grabbing Quinton's other shoulder. "My legs gave out and i found myself on the floor. I don't remember anything else." as The three stepped, Quinton's legs again gave out half way up the hallway. They laid Quinton down as his head started bleeding again. "Quinton. You were missing for two days.." "He was out cold for two days Karl. We cant carry him any further Karl, his body is so weak." A nurse with a gurney saw the two and said "Here. He needs it." the three lifted and placed Quinton on the gurney and took him to the ER. Trish put him on machines and said "He's 33 degrees Karl. We need to warm him. Heart rate is 45bpm. bradycardia." Karl looked on and said "He should be dead.. I cant believe he survived two days out cold." "Must've been survival mode. You know, people hold on for as long as they can til help comes." said another nurse. Quinton then said "My legs gave out my under me. I called my pain management dude and he said it was normal for leg pain. But right now.. My legs are numb. I cannot feel them." Karl looked at Trish and Trish said "spinal x-rays?" "yes please. Run every test on Quinton. He spent two days out cold he's bound to be feeling bad." After hours of waiting for answers Quinton was told by Karl. "No spinal damage to any part of your body. But your nerves in your legs are gone. Quinton you have no use of your legs any more. The nerve was eaten away." Quinton in shock said "If its not spinal, why does it sound like I'm paralysed?" "You're not paralysed Quinton, that's the thing, normally the spine will have no reaction when you do an exam if you are paralysed. But your spine is working Quinton. Your leg's seem to have just died." Quinton put his head down on the pillow stunned and said "What about when I injured my neck all those years ago? Could that do this?" "Quinton you bring up a good point. There were no fractures in the neck, but I think it would explain the loss of feeling to your legs.." "Just say it Karl. I'm not an idiot." Karl looked at o Quinton and said "You're paralysed from the waist down. You had a burst fracture. Must of exploded when you hit your head." "My back wasnt hurting?" "Your knees and your back were aching Quinton. I'm sorry, but its to inflamed to look at and all your tests were posiitve. Quinton I am sorry." "Sorry that you lied?" "Sorry that we didnt see the probem before it happened." Karl said as he stitched Quinton's head. Quinton sighed as Kari came into the room looking for him. "Quinton are you ok?" Quinton looked at Kari and said "My legs. Have no use to me anymore. This disease took the use of my legs Kari. I stood up to go outside and I end up hitting my head on the filing cabinet and being out cold for two days. Kari I need to time to process this.." Kari walked to Karl as Quinton was moved into a private room to rest. "Trish.. You know Quinton more then I do tell how was he when you found him." "Dazed, confused. Scared." "Oh lord." Trish looked through the window to see Quinton crying and talking on the phone. "Kari. He's angry at you remember, he's scared of dying. One thing he said to me in his office when he was coming to is that the night you and John were together he was angry because you lied to him" Kari stunned looked and said "I ruined him. I really did." "You should've thought of that when you got pregnant." Trish walked away leaving Kari to stand in shock. Quinton still talking on the phone said "Is the house almost ready? Good good. Thank you so much for doing this." Quinton hungup and put his phone on the table. Quinton looked over to the wheelchair in the corner and pressed the nurse button. A nurse came in and said "Yes Dr Quinton?" Quinton pointed to the wheelchair and said "Lets get this wheelchair moving along." The nurse nodded and said "Of course." The nurse got the chair and brought it to Quinton who was now ok with the use of his legs being gone. Quinton grabbed both legs and hung them over the bed and the nurse helped him into the chair. The Nurse opened the door and Quinton went out in the chair. "Thank you Nurse." The nurse smiled as she closed the door. Quinton went up and down the hall getting used to the chair when Kari walked past him and looked and said "Hey look whose outta bed!" Quinton smiled as he grabbed Kari's hand and said "Nothing is getting me down today. Go be with John. You two have a lot to talk about. This isnt about me anymore. Kari, you deserve happiness. Go and be with John."

Sebour Rising- Resiging From Medicine
Quinton was in his office putting on a brave face. he was going to quit medicine, to look after himself. Quinton was wearing a suit and he used his chair as a balancer so he could get back into the wheelchair. As Quinton put his paperwork in a box he smiled as he left room. Quinton went into the boardroom and looked at the medicial team look at him. "I assume you all know why you are here?" They nodded no. Quinton produced his paperwork and said "The paper work for funding. This is for the ortho unit." As Quinton produced another box he said "This is my paperwork, All my patients have been informed of my decision. "What decision, Dr Quinton? What's wrong Doctor?"  Quinton then said "I'm resigning." The room was stunned as Quinton continued "I want to make sure I told you first. Because of my illness, I think its time for me to go. This is the right thing for me to do. I dont want to hold back any more medicial careers." "Quinton what are you going to do next? What is your next move?" "I dont know. Take some time for myself maybe. I wanted to a few months break when i first got sick and i kept working so this time it is a lot easier for me to do this." "Quinton. This is something that is something. Quinton are you sure? This is a huge decision to make." Quinton nodded and said "This for me right now. Is the right choice." Quinton propped himself on the table and pulled up his pants legs. "I tried out this idea before, because i wanted to be able to walk out of here." "Like Roosevelt, he had something like that, but is this a good idea?" "These one's hold your body weight. and lock to place his didnt." Quinton then looked at his legs and said "Grab my shoulders. I want to at least try to get to the door on foot." Quinton was helped by Karl and Dr Linda who helped Quinton stand for the first time in months. The leg braces took Quinton's weight as he stepped and stepped. "Quinton, you may want to take it slow." Quinton looked as he took another step and then he said "Catch me. One more step then catch me." Quinton took another step as the leg braces he fell into the arms of Karl and Dr Linda as the sound of metallic snapping came from the braces. Karl and Linda placed Quinton on the ground and helped him take off the braces, as the braces were taken off Quinton said "Thank you. At least i tried hey." Quinton smiled as Karl and Linda helped him back into his chair. The braces were placed on the table.in pieces. Quinton said "Promise me that you'll burn those. Dont let someone use any contraption like that again." "We wont. they stopped using that when polio was eradicated. " Quinton laughed as the members continued talking for hours. Quinton then said "Look. Thank you guys for being so supportive about this."

Sebour Rising- Last Day In Office
As Quinton was packing the final bits of his office up as he heard a knock on the door. Quinton wheeled himself over to open it and saw it was Terese. "Quinton. I see you're leaving." Quinton nodded and said "You know what happened last time Terese." Terese nodded as she said "I slapped you. Because you were being a dickhead. Quinton I still hate you but I came in here and wanted to know whats next for you?" "I'm going home, Terese. Going back to Snowy Region." Terese laughed and said "You're serious? Quinton.." Quinton nodded as he shut down his computer and said "Yes. I am serious. I'm going to ask Trish to come with me." "You sure she would even say yes?" "I've been talking to hospital teams in Snowy Region. The hospital I worked at has agreed to take her and let her work there. I've also had the house I lived at converted, so I can move around easily." "Is there something else?" "I stopped my treatment." "You did what? Quinton. If you stopped your treatment, you better hope you get that call from Kari saying she had her baby. Thats going to be drawn out Quinton. That would be 5-9 months." "I know Terese. It was a hard choice to make, but its for the better." Quinton went over to Terese and said "Terese. You shouldnt care about what happens to me. What happens to you is the most important thing. Remember the dream you told me. (starts singing slowly) ​You told me.. About your Broadway dream..Live that dream. Don't look back.​ Quinton stopped as Terese said "Don't do that again." Quinton laughed as he went back over to his desk and moved folders into boxes. Terese went over to him and helped him clean out the desk. "Terese." Terese stopped and looked at Quinton. "Take care Terese." Terese went over to the door and opened it. "End of era." As she walked out and closed the door. "End of an Era."

​Sebour Rising- Asking Trish
Quinton was in his office when he heard a knock at the door. "Come in." It was Trish who opened and closed the door. "Quinton, I heard. You're resigning?" "I am Trish. Truth is I going home to Snowy Region. I have a house there that got fixed up. I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing." "Quinton if I came with you what would that imply?" "I've contacted a contact at the hospital they said they can give you shifts, only if you agree to this." Quinton moved from his desk chair to his wheel chair and Trish said "Alright. I'll come with you. Do I have to buy a house?" "No. You'll be living with me. It was my old house, it was used for renters most of the year. Now it's ours." Trish smiled and said "I want you to know Quinton that I was planning to come with you if you asked me or not." "I know." Quinton put the last of his paper work in a box and closed it. "that's all of it." Quinton wiped his computer and then turned it off. Quinton looked at Trish and said "I've worked here for 20 years Trish. It's getting harder to leave." Trish walked over to Quinton and said "That's what's keeping you here. What else?" "Nothing really, but you want to know something else." "What?" "I used the leg braces and attempted to walk across the boardroom." "How did it go?" "Ah you know. It wasn't easy but it wasn't hard." "What about Kari? She's 8 months pregnant Quinton. She needs to know." Quinton nodded and said "Not here though. I'll discuss it with her. She'll understand Trish. She has John now, they got back together you know." "Oh really?" "Yes." Quinton wheeled over to the lights in his office. "I really hope this room goes to a great doctor. So many memories." Trish walked over out the door and Quinton turned off the light and closed the door. Locking it for the last time. Quinton reached up to the door and took his name placard out of it. Quinton smiled as Trish said "Wheel you out?" "One last time." Quinton smiled as Trish took him around the hospital. When they reached the exit, Quinton took over and said "I'll catch you on Friday." Trish nodded and walked back into the hospital. Quinton looked around and said "Goodbye my old friends. I wish you well." Quinton wheeled himself to the hospital's carpark and he called Kari. "Kari, I want you to meet me at the pier tomorrow. I have something to tell you." Quinton hung up and went back to his house.

Sebour Rising- Going Home
Quinton was staring from the pier at the sun going down. Kari was walking to see him. "Hello Kari." "Quinton. What's the matter? Why did you want to see me?" "Kari. I'm going home." "You're what?" "I'm going back to Snowy Region." Kari looked at Quinton and said "Is that a great idea?" "Yes. It is. Don't worry about me i'll be ok. Trish is coming with me Kari. She's going to work at SRH and live with me at my old house." Kari looked and said "Quinton, that sounds like you planned it months ago. Why now?" Quinton turned his head and said "I know its hard for you Kari but there is something else." Quinton showed Kari his hand and said "You see this ring Kari." "Yes why?" "When you said you were pregnant it took me by surprise. I never took the ring off because I still loved you. And I will love you always, this ring, we made that one promise, we'd love each other no matter what, the affair and my health.." Quinton took the ring off and placed it in Kari's opened hand, "Kari, I want you to give that baby this ring. Because it symbolised what we were. In love. And you tell this baby when he is older, that I was a man who never wanted to give up or in. You tell that baby, I loved it as well." "Quinton. Of course I will." Quinton then reached into his bag and gave Kari a book. "I want you to read this when you get the news that I've passed away. Its my thoughts on everyone. Page 82 is your page Kari, Page 82." Quinton had a tear roll down his cheek as he stared again into the sunset. "Its the wonderful world of life Kari." Kari stood infront of Quinton and said "I'll miss you know. You were a good guy. With bad luck." Quinton smiled and he kissed Kari's belly and then her cheek as a tear rolled down Quinton's cheek he turned in his chair and said "I tried walking the other day." "Did it work?" "Got 3 steps in before the leg braces broke, but I walked. I fell and walked in the same day." "That is still a great effort Quinton." "Look Kari.." Quinton said with more tears rolling down his cheek. "I'm going to miss you,." Quinton then reminded Kari about the book and said "When you get that news, read page 82. It was the day i first worked with you." "Quinton.. That's weird." "It then goes on to how we went on a date." Quinton smiled as he turned his chair toward the carpark. "Quinton.." said Kari barely holding back tears. Quinton grabbed Kari's hands and said "Look after your mother kid. She's a wonderful lady." "Quinton.." "Goodbye Kari.." Quinton went down the pier and as he was half way down Kari yelled out "Quinton.. Its a girl." Quinton stopped and turned his head and smiled with a wide smile. Quinton continued down the pier as John walked past ignoring Quinton. Quinton got to the car and before he got into the car he looked as he saw John reach Kari and hugged. "Ready to go Quinton?" said Trish as she got out of the car. "Not really. But I guess i have to now." Trish helped Quinton into the car. As Trish shut the door she got in the car.

Sebour Rising- Quinton's Dies
Quinton was sitting in his wheelchair outside his house. He had been looking at the sunset for a long time. Quinton was looking sicker than ever and he looked frail. Quinton smiled as he wheeled himself inside, to where Trish was cooking dinner. "Whats cooking? Smells great." "Butter chicken." "Oh yummy." Trish looked at Quinton and said "How was the sunset?" "Gorgeous as usual." Quinton smiled as the phone began to ring. Quinton said "I got it." Quinton answered the phone. "Hello Quinton speaking." "Hello Quinton its Kari." Quinton surprised said "Kari. What news from Sebour?" "Some good news my friend." "Let me hear this news you have." Trish smiled as she walked out of the room to get something from the table for dinner. "Quinton. I had my baby girl." "That's great news. How is she, what is her name?" "Her name is Beatrice Elizabeth Quentin Kingram." Quinton smiled a huge smile and said "That is a beautiful name. Now are you doing ok? No complications?" "It went smoothly Quinton. she was 6p7 and born at 3pm 2 weeks ago." Quinton smiled as Trish walked back into the room. "I'll let you tell Trish the good news." Quinton handed Trish the phone and Quinton went into his room to watch the rest of the sunset. Quinton was feeling tired, he was holding on for the good news that was delivered to him. Quinton wheeled himself over to his hed. He put one hand on the bed and said a pray, that Kari and John were to be happy and given no more surprises to their lives and that they would be safe. As Trish finished on the phone, she walked into Quinton's room and knew that he was ready to sleep, this time forever. "Don't look at me with those eyes Trish." "I have to Quinton, I am a nurse afterall." Quinton chuckled and said "Do you know what is next for you?" "I'm going to move back home Quinton. See out my career there." Quinton smiled and said "atta girl" Trish helped Quinton get into bed. Trish smiled as Quinton said "Goodnight" "Goodnight Quinton." Quinton at 12am passed away in his sleep due to a heart attack from his condition. As Trish made sure that she checked on him at 12, she noticed Quinton was no longer moving. She put her finger on his neck to check his pulse., nothing, Trish informed the police and the hospital that Quinton had passed away. Trish then had to break the news to those in Sebour, but she decided to write a note on Quinton's laptop she wrote;

Kari hears the news.

​"An angel grew his wings at midnight, and now is watching over us. Quinton was ill as everyone knew. He survived his first bout of blood cancer and then 7 months later struck down with the illness again. Quinton lost his ability to walk but he never let that stop him from practising medicine. Quinton heard last night that one person he knew dearly had a baby and that made him smile to the end of the earth. A lot of people hold on to hear news like that, and Quinton was able to hear that great news, it made him go to sleep that night and have one last happy memory. No other words can say how it feels to write a note like this, it is a note i'd never thought I would write, but what ever Quinton was thinking in his last moments he was probably thinking of everyone of his friends. Quinton we hope you find peace in heaven, you deserve it.."

As Trish finished writing up the note she logged into Quinton's social medias and posted the image with the caption or "Another Angel is watching over us." Trish decided to call Kari before she posted the photo. "Kari, it's me Trish." "Oh hello Trish, what is the news from Snowy Region." "You might want to sit down for this news." Kari sitting down as Trish said "Kari, Quinton died at midnight, he had a stroke after he went to bed last night. I just thought I'd let you know, but I just wrote a note on it. I will post it as soon as I get off the phone to you." "That cant be real Trish. He spoke to me last night, he sounded fine." "He was very ill Kari. He lost so much weight, his legs were throwing clots in the last month. One did. he was tired and sick, he held on for the news of your daughter. It made him happy." Kari then said "Okay then. That is good news if he listened to the name we gave her. She is beautiful." "So are you. Take care Kari." "Trish what happens to you now? Are you coming back to Sebour?" "No.. I plan to go back to Melba and be with my family. I just have things to do here first." "If you want to come back here for awhile, we can go for coffee." "I'd like that thank you Kari." Trish hung-up and posted the note to all of Quinton's media pages. As the news from the post travelled to Sebour, everyone's lives would change forever. Terese, Paul, Mark, Kari, Linda, Karl, Piper, John, Shelia etc, found the news out when Paul was on his phone reading his social media in the water-bar. "Guys.. Come over here for two minutes." "Why whats wrong." Paul lifted his head and said "Quinton, died last night." "What? he's dead? Nah dont do that to me." said Mark. "He's right. Its official, his manager just posted his death note. He's really gone. Oh.." As everyone got their thoughts together, something else was happening to places that they had worked at.

Sebour Rising- Kari Reads Page 82
Kari was looking around her room for something to read. When out of the corner of her eye, she saw the book that Quinton had given to her on the boardwalk. Kari opened the door to outside and then sat on the grass and opened the book to her page, page 82 and started to read aloud. "''​Dearest Kari, if you are reading this, I am no longer walking here on Earth, but looking up from above. Words cannot describe how i really feel about you, but I am truly happy you ended up with John again, because it was meant to be for you two." ''John came and sat next to Kari without her noticing and she continued reading. ''​"It was meant to be for you to end up pregnant with his child as he would be there for you no matter what. I will be watching over bub's young life from the stars. Dont ever get lost Kari, because I remember the first day we met and when I broke John's heart fighting for your love. enjoy that love with John, Kari please enjoy the love." ''​As the crowd got a little bigger Kari continued reading. "''​Everyone here needs to live their dream out. I heard Broadway calls for one and owning a cafe for another. Do not give up on those dreams. Do what you can when you can do it, not when you can't. Live life to the fullest knowing you have done something good, page 82 became a lot longer then I thought it was, but everyone deserves a second chance. It was 2 years before I returned to medicine, and it was 4 months before I got diagnosed with cancer again. But whatever this does to me, don't lose yourself in the mourning process. If you are angry, scream, if you are sad don't be, remember what you do now can be there forever. Don't mourn me. Live your life as life is supposed to lived. Dreams and news. Go out and live those dreams. Become a CEO, sing on broadway. Do what makes you happy." ''​The chapter finished as Kari turned the page to laugh, page 84 was a picture or Sebour Pier with the words "Dreams Come From Fear, Go for it." As Kari turned around to the crowd that was hundreds said "You heard him. Go make a dream." the crowd nodded and went on there way. As Kari closed the book she continued inside as she opened the book again. The others pages were from his medicial journal. So Kari gave the book to Karl and said "Its Medicial Notes Karl." Karl smiled and said "Thats our Quinton. Hold on a sec." Karl read the notes and said "These are notes on a surgery type that only goes one way. Weird. I've always wanted to get a promotion from ER doctor to Exploratory Medicine." "Got for it Karl." Karl said goodbye. Kari looked to her daughter as picked her up. "A dream. A day. My daughter is here now Quinton." Kari smiled.

​Sebour Rising- The End
As the town moved on from Quinton's death, there was good news for others who moved on with there lives.

As Terese opened successfully on Broadway, and was singing to over 1,000 people a night. Her song was a personal song and she also discussed some events that lead her to be on the Broadway Stage. "I was told by a friend of mine, I needed to get out of my comfort zone, I'd been in it for to long. Of course running a Hotel Chain and making sure everyone was ok with stuff they needed done, but my dream was to become a CEO of that Hotel Chain and I had another dream.. Open on Broadway. This friend of mine, passed away a couple of months ago, a brilliant friend, he she that living your dreams is more important then anything I ever did. And boy was he right." Terese then said "Now time for a song that I wrote a couple of years ago. I held it close to my heart for about 3 years." Terese started singing the song to the crowd '''​Midnight dreams, across shores bright and seeing those who cross the sea-light. days becoming years. Seeing those now we dance around the fire embrace, A man dancing with a girl of his dreams. We see those days in a rain of pride. Dancing to a new song." ''the song went on for 3 minutes to a thunderous applause. "Thank you for coming out tonight! Love you all."

Terese bowed and walked off the stage and into her office still hearing the applause. She smiled as she opened her laptop, she opened it to a link of Sebour, watching her performance. The screen in Sebour cut to Terese smiling at them. It was 11pm at night (Aus Time) when Terese had a candle lit in her office. Candles in Sebour in the shape of a "Q", the town was properly mourning Quinton. Terese broke the 10 minute silence with "Sorry I could be there with you. But you know Quinton once told me not to run from a dream. Tonight I opened on Broadway." "Today we got married." said Tyler and Pepper, "I started my first week as Police Commander, arrested some big names this week." In Unison everyone said "For Quinton." The screen cut back to black and the town went on doing what they were doing before.

Terese had another show to start. Terese changed and decided said to the stage director, "Put a chair in the middle with a piano to the side. This show will be the breakout show." The stage director nodded and Terese finished getting ready. Terese walked on to the stage and said "Welcome to the show tonight everyone, this is a dream I never thought I'd get to do." Terese walked over to the piano and sat down. "This song meant a lot to me. I struggled with alot of things. I had a relationship with a man who cheated on me. For the right reasons, he died a couple of months ago and I remember one thing he told me. Never Give up on any dream. Tonight I am giving you my dream." Terese started to play the piano and started singing. "​A ray of sunshine, can say what we truly feel. No one can hold us back now. My song has started.and now you can't stop me. (​Massive note held for 20 seconds) ''​Where to next, the great ocean (held note again) blue.  A ray of sunshine in the dark ways can make a happy day happy again." ​The piano solo went for 3 minutes as Terese ended the song with​ "Deep ocean blue. Sunshine and happiness. Can make me happy again." ''​The piano keys stopped as Terese stop playing, she told more stories and sung more songs.

As Terese sung her last song for the night the screen cut to her singing and the credits rolled. Ending the Sebour movie and the franchise as a whole.

Trivia

 * Dr Quinton's favourite colour was blue
 * Dr Quinton trained in the off season to be a doctor
 * 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
 * Quinton later became the deputy principal
 * Quinton's mentor was Dr Jim Matthews
 * Quinton always hated science, but he took biology to get into medicine
 * Quinton revealed he was shot twice
 * Quinton retired from teaching and became a Liaison officer
 * Quinton fully retired after being shot in the chest, and his arm broken
 * Quinton's alternate storyline see's him move to Sebour, survive two heart attacks, a gunshot wound. He was felled by cancer as he moved back to Snowy Region
 * PLEASE NOTE. THIS IS PURE FICTION, AND ALL CHARACTERS AND EVENTS IN THIS EDIT ARE NOT REAL. THIS IS PURE FICTION, AND NO ONE WAS TRULY HURT.