Quinton Philips

Dr Quinton Philips was a male retired Orthopaedic surgeon, retired NOL league player, and was also a teacher. 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.

Young Life
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. Quinton was also good at sports and he gained a contract in the NOL (National Oztag League) at the age of 16, but he had to finish school first. "Quinton." said Kari. "I wish you the best of luck in your NOL career." "Thanks Kari. Thanks for getting me this far with dedication. Just remember, when the highlight reel comes from ViewTube, to watch it with your class. And just remember if I ever teach, you'll be in my heart for ever and I do thank you for al the support you've given me throughout these years." Kari wiped a tear away and said "Thank You Quinton." Quinton passed over a gift and Kari opened it. It was a photo of Kari, John and Quinton at Quinton's dinner at the Colts. "You guys are a second family to me. I'll never forget you." Quinton hugged Kari and smiled and walked away.

NOL start
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
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.

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.." 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.

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." Quinton posted this and was happy with his decision.

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.

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."

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.."

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.

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."

Knee surgery
Quinton 2 years after retiring from medicine decided to think about having knee surgery again. This time it was his own option to go through with this surgery. Quinton walked into the office of Dr Jack Philips, when he walked in Jack stood up and said "Quinton! Your back!" Quinton then said "Only for knee surgery. I have a ACL recon, still in there and some cartilage that needs to be removed. I cannot dream about how much I fight this pain. There is no doubt it will change the way I think. I'm not getting replacement surgery until I truly need it." "I can agree. We can remove the cartilage and leave the repair from younger days. You'll be back on your feet in no time." "Trust me It's the thing we all love about the way medicine works now."

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

Both Happy
Quinton and Jen were both happy as they continued teaching teacher. They were the high schools 'love success story' after many divorces had happened. Jen decided it was time to move on from wanting a child and Quinton decided he didn't want to move back to medicine, he decided it was time to end his career in medicine. He said to Jen "I think it's the right time to retire from medicine for good. It's the right time. After the loss of Matthews I'm not the only one having a career in teaching now." "I think it's a great idea."

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.

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.."

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

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

More or Less
"What's this about.." Quinton said looking at a new contract. "That is what you have to sign Quinton. You're still on the Medical Board with the school, you have to sign one every couple of years.." "Then where are the others I was supposed to sign?" "You probably chucked them out.. 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.."

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

Returning Again
Quinton a week later was returning to work. Quinton walked back into the school and looked at the damage the oval had. "Oh. Shit." Quinton saw the burnt trees and the burnt grass. He panned to look at T block. It was being rebuilt and was off limits to everyone. Quinton, sat down and had his head in his hands. "Quinton.." said Kari. "You saved all of us.. We're grateful. Trust me when I saw this, grass grows back, and so do trees." "At what cost though? T block is destroyed and the oval is in ruins.." "We can use the shed. That does not matter right now.. All that matter is you.." Quinton walked back into his office and saw BTEC members and the police. "Shit.. No, why does this always happen to me?" "What is it Quinton? What is the matter?" "BTEC is here, as well as the police. I'm going down for the fire aren't I?" "I don't know Quinton. They know you were acting rationally. Just how much, only you know.." "Don't give me that Kari." "I don't know what will happen.. None of us do." Quinton stepped out of the staffroom and said "Do what you want boys." "Dr Quinton. Yes, Yes we do. You are under arrest. For endangering the lives of others and an assault charge.." "Wait.. I didn't assault anyone, where did that come from.." "We have no idea. But you have the right to remain silent." "My lawyer will destroy you in court." "I said be quiet.." Quinton was taken away and all the staff were called in for jury duty.

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

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

Again to Work
Quinton walked back into work and straight to his chair. He sat down and this time he opened up his laptop and logged on to his social media sites and wrote. "No matter how strong you think you are, you always find a way to tell the truth in the end. 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.

Random
"As you all know, the many teachers we have bought in replacing ones who have left us, are those who are the most veteran of teaching. We have now over 4 teachers who have been brought in due to those who are leaving for those circumstances. And now we bring in those who loved to be loved. It's something that had to be done. No more hatred no more love for the opposite." Quinton said to the teachers. "We bring those in who we think are better. Such as Kari and John, Dave and Lina. These 4 are now the best of the best." "We can agree, those good teachers can do us a world of good. And they can show us how they teach and how they do things. It's a great thing to notice and do" said Michelle. "You wont believe how people can change the lives of others." "We're doing that Michelle. We are changing lives." "And we thank you to those who served."

Losing Jen
During a book signing, Jen left a couple of hours later and was on her way home. When she was hit from behind by a truck on the highway and she was killed almost instantly. When the police got there they found a book she had been working on called 'Bringing Back The Pain', and they all knew this time, Quinton wasn't going to be happy. They went to the school and went into the Deputy's office as Quinton was talking to Kari. "Dr. Quinton Philips?" "Yes, what's the matter?. Kari could you wait outside for a moment?" "Sure thing." Kari waited outside. Quinton then said "What's up?" "We're sorry to inform you but your wife Jenifer has been killed in a traffic accident.." "What.. When?" "An hour ago. She was coming back from a book signing, when the truck hit her on the highway. We're sorry for your loss." Quinton started sobbing. "Thank you for telling me this." as Quinton wiped back tears and then said "I'll go to the hospital later. I'll let her family go first..." The police then left and Kari entered the room again and saw Quinton in full blown tears. "Quinton! What happened?" Quinton was tears and then said "I'll go to the hospital later. I'll let her family go first..." The police then left and Kari entered the room again and saw Quinton in full blown tears. "Quinton! What happened?" "My wife is dead... She's been killed in a traffic accident.." Kari gave Quinton a box of tissues. "Over 10 years, we've been together. And I gotta say it's been a great 15 years." A couple of days later Quinton and the Begs staff got to say goodbye and Quinton was up there saying his goodbyes. "I would say the first time I met you, my world fell around me. I had feelings for someone else, but you were the one I truly wanted. When we first got together, you had the best smile, and a good sense of humour, I loved you from the moment I met you. And It was a great thing that I met you all those years ago. Words cannot replace what I am feeling nothing can." at this point Quinton was in tears. "We shared the PD department, you battled depression, you fought it, we had child, and you became what you wanted to be. You became a best selling author. As we mourn you and celebrate your life, we don't say goodbye, we say, you're writing another best seller in the arms of god." Quinton put his paper down and looked at the crowd and said "I want you to stand and celebrate the life of Jenifer Kari Philips." As the crowd called Quinton looked at the coffin and said his final goodbyes he said "I ask for the PDHPE department to help me move and lower the coffin with me, it is a sentiment to the staff." As they all agreed. As they lowered her in the ground, Quinton said "We've lost many of our staff to events such as this, we remember those close to us and those further away. We love we laugh we lose. This is life and this is love. I grant you all time off if you need it. To re-gather your thoughts and your love of life. I grant you whatever you need to help you be closer to family and friends." Jen was now resting in peace. Writing her next best seller. After her funeral Quinton wrote on his personal wall "It's been a hard time. For everyone. I said my goodbyes, we all did. You're now resting in peace, writing another best seller. #Karton #Quinri #RIP #Loveofmylife. I'll miss you everyday, and we will remain strong, I am proud to have called you my wife. No matter how hard life was you fought it so good and now you are gone. Nothing can replace you, but love can replace the hole in my life right now. I choose not to be rude or mean in this time of grief, but I say to your spirit, "Please God with whatever story you can come up with". Signed Mr. Quinton Philips."

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."

Fighting the future
Quinton was sitting in his office doing paper work when he stopped and looked up and turned the TV on. "Dr Quinton Philips deputy principal from Begs High, has declared the ranks of teaching are now more competitive then ever. He also stated that ranks are becoming more competitive in the areas of PD/H/PE and science as the two go together and they are sometimes alike in most ways." "It is sometimes the same in every way. As you learn about the laws of things, the body and how it works. It will be the most significant thing you do in the career path that you take."

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."

Shoulder
Quinton was helping out in the PD department, when he dislocated his shoulder moving a hoop with Kari. "Ah! My shoulder!.." Quinton pulled his arm away and he sat down holding it. Kari then held her phone out, when Quinton used his good arm to put the phone down. "Quinton, a shoulder dislocation is serious.." "I know Kari.. Just...Take me into the staffroom." Quinton slowly got up and Kari was walking with him talking to John along the way. "Can you move the hoop back to were it was going to go? Thanks.." Quinton sat down and he unbuttoned his shirt and saw his shoulder was 'down'. Quinton then said "I need traction, but also some tape." Quinton struggled to get his arm up and he said to Kari "Pull up." Kari and Quinton both applied traction to his shoulder and after 3 minutes of trying they successfully put it back into place. Quinton and Kari then went underground to Quinton's medical facility and got it x-rayed and scanned. "What is the news?" as Quinton was having his shoulder strapped and it being placed into a sling. "Everything seems ok.." "Don't give me the okay bullshit. BECAUSE I was once a doctor like you.. What is the damage.." "Everything is fine! Okay Doctor Quinton. The scans show no residual damage from the dislocation, the relocation of your shoulder is another story.. It shows nothing, just a torn ligament. You need rest. And to wear the collar." Quinton moved away from the nurse and back to Kari "Put this in to the system. I received care, but not from the hospital. From my own care." "That's good then."

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 from the bench and say "He deserves another chance.." "Excuse Mr. Kilmer?" "He needs and deserves another chance. He is one of the few teachers who are able to be around all those. He helped as many people as he could in his doctor days. He took that into his teaching career. The lives he's saved.." Kilmer then said "If he goes to jail, he wont see out what good he has done. That's all I have to say." Kilmer sat down, and the judge said "I want the jury to decide on Quinton's future." During the time that the jury decided on his future, Quinton was talking to Kari and he said to Kari "I want you to know Kari, I always hated John.." "I know.." "You did?" "Mate you always came to class pissed off after a lesson with him. You did better at SLR then PD." the jury then walked out of the room and Quinton and said to Kari "Remember to feed my cat.". One jury member whispered the verdict to the judge, and Quinton swallowed hard as the verdict came. "Dr Quinton Philips, the court finds you not guilty of assault and misconduct. But you will have to undergo anger management and you will then return to the head teacher role of the PDHPE department." Quinton then said "I'll do anything.." "You're lucky you have friends in high places Quinton.." said the judge. "Not really." The judge banged his gavel and said "I don't want to see you back here."

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."

Taking Control
Quinton was standing and looking at the year 7s. Quinton then said "You are all pathetic. this bullying will stop, because you know, that person you have bullied may have something going on behind doors and you know nothing about them, this will stop, or you will be finding education elsewhere!" Quinton then paced as he said "I may have not have been a teacher for 2 years. But you don't know what I went through as a year advisor.." His voice was getting louder. "This will stop. And you will behave to each other. Because we are done listening to those who are the bully and who have more chances then everybody else." Quinton then said "You all have a week to pull yourselves in line. ONE WEEK TO prove you wont have to get education elsewhere.." Quinton then said "One week.." and walked out and heard the conversation between Kari and Michelle. Quinton didn't say anything, and he walked to the Year 8 meeting. "You guys know where I stand?" said Quinton to year advisor Kari. "I do, you shouldn't be here, you know that, the entire tribunal knew that.."

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."

Camping with Mum and Dad- Career trouble
Quinton was with his mum and dad on the rod, 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 "I failed you guys, I know I should have never resulted to drinking and then punching the dude in the face. But all I want to do is to go camping." "Son I'm disappointed at what you did. And doing that is something we can never talk about again." "Then why are we talking about?" "So we can get it out in the open! Quinton you were a doctor, played for your country and state and why do you think you are one of the most influential people in our state?" "I don't know ma! Because I helped all those people.." "Yeah you did but what else have you done. You managed to get a girl back her life, made a mother bring in a stupid foundation for ants! and managed to give lives and entertainment to those who needed it." As they came up to the spot they camped at the most. When Quinton hoped out he noticed a tree branch dangling from a height. He looked down and said, 'Careful there's a hanging branch there one hit and your dead." "I know son, that's why we won't camp in this spot we'll move 5 metres that way." his dad pointing to the well. As Quinton lifted his bag out of the car the branch from the tree fell and struck him on his legs. He was pinned by the branch. Quinton yelled out "Dad! Get help!" Stan turned around and saw Quinton's legs bleeding and Quinton shaking from pain. "Jesus Christ!. Quinton!" "Ring for help dad!" "On it.." Stan reached for his phone and called for help. He called for them to bring a chopper and some big men to help move a branch crushing his sons legs. Stan hung up and said "they'll be here in a while." "How long is awhile?" "They said an hour at least." "Jesus.." Quinton then said "Mum.. Get the towel out of the bag and wrap it around the cut on my forehead." His mum did what her son told him to. As Quinton also had his arms pinned he couldnt't tell if he had a spinal injury. "Mum. Can you do something for me?" "Yeah what?" "Push your hands on my feet." "Can you feel that?" "Yeah I can.." Just as his mum stood up help arrived. "You've got yourself stuck in a hard place Quinton." "Thanks, why don't you HELP ME OUTTA here please.." As medics took over Quinton whispered to one of them "My left leg.. I cant feel it." "Probably cause there is a tree on it." "I'm being serious. My left leg I can barely feel anymore." "We're getting there slowly Quinton you'll be free soon." As Stan and Samantha were moved back to the car and were told to go home. Quinton was freed but carefully placed in a neck brace and his legs splinted. "Lets get you outta here." "So much for a camping trip." Quinton was quiet during trip to the hospital as the last time he was there, he was saying goodbye to a student. "Quinton we need you to stay awake." As they got into the ambulance bay Quinton had finally lost consciousness. "He's unco!" "What the hell happened?" "Tree branches fell on him, arms and legs trapped, lac to forehead and neck." Trish then said "Lets get him to x-ray then to surgery." As his x-ray's were taken Trish and another doctor were looking at them. "What's his job?" "He is the principal at the high school.." "Look at this.." "C5, C4.. Incomplete fracture.. spiral of the fibula.." "His career is on the brink of being over. His unconscious right now, and surgery should be successful. If the cord is damaged he wont be walking anywhere fast.." Trish then said "The news is on it quick.. look.." As Trish turned the TV on it was on the news. "We cross to breaking news tonight." "That's right Jackie. Dr Quinton Philips has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after tree branches fell on him during a camping trip with his parents. I'm standing outside the hospital that he was taken to and doctors say he has fractures to his legs and and a neck injury. Teachers at Begs High have been contacted and the teachers have taken to social media and have released a statement. The statement saying. 'As our principal Quinton has shown true meaning of toughness through the years, and we hope that his recovery will be slow and he can take the time to recover. We will change the rotation of our principal and if needed will replace him.' "As you see, this is serious." The camera cut out and Trish looked up. "I agree with replacing him as principal, but his injuries are serious. He may be comatose for months." "I agree Trish, if he does wake up he needs a familiar face."

The Long Recovery
As Quinton was taken into surgery staff from the high school were there waiting for him to come out of surgery. Trish walked out of the operating room and saw the staff. "Trish? How is he doing?" "Incomplete injury to the C4 and 5. Broken legs and cuts everywhere, he was a mess. He lost consciousness whilst in the ambo bay. He's on a ventilator. And what he looks like isn't good." Kari then said "He taught PE for so long, wouldn't you think that he wouldn't have parked under a tree with falling branches?" "Kari, the tree was 10 metres away from the car. He was in the wrong place, it wasn't his fault. It was just bad timing." "How long did it take for help to arrive." "He was with his parents for 2 hours. He asked his mother to push against his feet so he could feel his legs." "Did/ can he feel his legs?" "His left one has nerve damage his right one is broken in 3 places. Surgeons are still working on his neck." "So this could be the end of Quinton's career. A tree branch has ended his career.." "Believe Kari.. It's not the end of the world.." said Roy. "He will do what is right to get back into his career." "His career has gone to shit ever since his controversial walk out, why should we help him?" "Because he's still our friend Phil.. We still have hope.." The neck surgeon who worked on Quinton came out and said "He's gonna need you all." they all turned around and looked. "His C4 wasn't fractured only his C5, which means he will regain his strength over time. But his legs are another story.. Nerve damage from his left knee down, they've repaired the nerve, from the broken bones. His right leg only had deep cuts. We've repaired the cuts. And he should be good." "What about his condition?" "He is still critical. Neck injuries can cut off air to the lungs, but he was lucky. If it was a centimeter lower, he would be dead." "No cord injury?" "None. He is a lucky man. Trish walk with me. See you all later." Trish then said "What's this about Ryan." "His condition is on and off. Whatever we do, his life is in the balance, no joke." "What so he's?" "Both critical and stable.. Its a balancing act." "Shit.." "Don't say anything. Surgery is done and they can go and see him if they want to. His family where are they?" "They were told to go home. They just had shock they were fine. Quinton told me once his family weren't to get involved." "But his colleagues are fine with this?" "Whatever they do, they're a strong bunch of people." Trish then said "I'll take them to see him." Trish walked away and back to the staff. "Can we see him?" "You can but I have to advise you that what you will see is gonna be a shock.. You've never seen him like this. There are tubes and bandages everywhere." Trish walked the staff to Quinton's room. Trish opened the door. Kari and John were the first in. "Oh my god.." Kari had to look away, as tubes were coming out his arms, his leg and chest. John looked down and said "How long has he been on the ventilator." "Since he lost consciousness in the ambo bay, 5 hours ago." said Trish. Roy then said "Our strongest man has been decimated by a tree. But he will be better then ever when he returns." Roy then placed a card next to his phone and said "Get well soon Quinno." Trish then said "I need you to know if he does want to return to work.. If he does.. Make sure he gets a desk job.." "We can do that." 3 days later Quinton was still in intensive care, and things were touch and go for him. He had three more surgeries on his legs to repair damage. Quinton now was a long chance of ever waking up. Trish was still waiting by his side waiting for him to wake up. "How's he doing?" said Kari. "He's strong.. But whatever happens, something will be aware of it." As Trish looked back down she saw Quinton open his eyes. "Quinton, welcome back to the world.." Kari then said "Do you remember what happened?" Trish paged Dr Ryan and then said to Quinton. "You've busted your legs and your neck is in a brace.." Ryan walked in and said "You paged Nurse?" Trish pointed and said "He's awake.." Ryan walked over to Quinton and he said "You're a lucky man Quinton.. But since you have a trachy in your neck we'll keep that in there to help you breath and will start a fierce component of the neck rehab in a couple of weeks." Quinton huskily said "Call my dad.. Tell him the truth he needs to know what's up." "We've already told them." "Kari.. Who is the principal?" "Roy's taken over again. You on the other hand need to listen for once." Quinton then said "How much damage was there?" 'Incomplete fracture of the C5. And nerve damage to your left leg. The other leg was cuts and bruises.' Ryan asked Quinton if he could lift up his arms. "Lift them for me.." Quinton lifted his arms and made a fist with them. "No damage to the nerves in the arms, no weakness on both sides.. You are something special Quinton." "I heal differently then most people. But spinal injuries are not something I take lightly. I will do whatever it takes to walk again.." "YOU do know it takes at least a year for nerve regrowth?" "I know.." Quinton then said "I remember the words you said to an unconscious person, Ryan.. You said if I'd wake up it would be the thing that others would never have seen. What did you mean by that?" "You've been in intensive care for 3 weeks. And you're still touch and go Quinton. You are not out of the woods yet. You have a brace and we are controlling your comfort and breathing.." As Quinton was about to say something he dropped in and out of consciousness. "Quinton.. Stay with us.." said Ryan as Trish prepared to take him to surgery again. "What's happening?" said Kari. "Kari call his family. This isn't a run of the mill injury. I think he's having a bleed on the brain.." Kari looked in shock as Quinton's neck brace was removed to see scarring from the previous surgery. Kari walked out the door, and as she reached for her phone. Quinton's parents were in front of her. "What happened?" "He was talking and he was awake not just ten minutes ago." Ryan walked out and he said "He's going back to surgery I am sorry. He's showing symptoms of a bleed." Ryan and Trish were wheeling out Quinton when, Samantha looked on. And Kari dropped to her knees. "I see why Quinton, never wants us around him when he is injured.." said Stan. "He's strong." said Kari. "He needs to hold on.." As Quinton was taken into surgery, Ryan and Trish were with the neurology crew. "Scans don't show anything out of the ordinary, but when we did scans again he has a bleed." "What type?" said Trish. "Subdural. We'll operate to relive the pressure." "Neck scans also came back clear, surgery was a success and nerve regeneration has taken place already." 3 hours after he was taken into surgery he was awake and talking to Ryan, Kari, Trish and his mum and dad. "Now Quinton.. How are you feeling?" said Ryan, "Feeling a lot better thanks Rhino. What happened?" "A lot of things to long to discuss. But we've made the decision to remove your neck brace and your trachy as you can breathe for yourself again. We'll come back in a couple of hours." A few hours later Ryan and Trish brought in a wheelchair. "Time to begin your rehabilitation Dr Quinton.." Ryan with the aid of Trish helped Quinton into the wheelchair. "Where are we going?" "To the rehab pool Quinno. We'll try and get your legs working in an underwater situation."

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.

Back to PE
Quinton was awake and ready for his first day back teaching PD. Quinton put his cane away and he didn't use, he knew he felt strong enough to ignore his pain in his neck, it was just his thinking. Quinton then left for work. As Quinton arrived to work, he walked in to sign in and he saw Michelle. "Hey Mich.. How's the job treating you?" "Best decision you made in years. loving it." Quinton laughed and took his new timetable and he walked back down to the staffroom. Quinton sat down at his desk and did some work.

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.

Legacy
"No one knew what happened to Quinton after he retired from teaching. It was rumored that he either died, or ran away. Some more rumours were that he joined the police force as a sergeant. But rumours were rife for at least a year after he walked away from teaching. It just showed how strong he was connected to the community. How strong he was connected to a great bunch of people."

New Job
As Quinton prepared for life after teaching, he became a policeman. 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."

Injury in the Force & retirement
Quinton was on call the day his life changed again. Quinton was working the day the phone went off in his office at the school. "Philips here, what's up?" "Officer Philips, there has been a shooting in town, and the shooter is on his way.." "Who's the intended target?" "You." Quinton then said "I'll handle it.. Don't you worry." "What about your previous injury?" "I was 43 when I did my neck, I have full movement in my neck and arms I can run again. Don't worry about me." "Alright. We have an ambulance on standby." "Yeah surprisingly so does the school." Quinton hung up the phone and he left his office, shutting the door behind him. He turned and walked down the hallway and called out to Michelle and Roy, "Roy.. Michelle." "What Quinton?" "There has been a shooting downtown and the next victim will be here." "Who is the next victim?" Quinton didn't say anything. "Is it you? God if it is.." "It is. That doesn't concern me. What is that it might be a former student or teacher.. Maybe a current one." "Is there any police coming?" "There are cruisers coming to lock the place down, we do this calmly.. No idiocy." "Yeah no idiocy.. Looking at you Quinton, you'll be the one who gets injured.." "Yeah funny." As Quinton, Michelle and Roy locked doors around the school, they also locked the doors from the outside in, meaning no one could get out or in. They then got back to the office where they rung the bells for a lockdown. As the bells went Quinton said over the PA system "I urge you not to panic. We've received word that a gunman has shot someone downtown and is on his way here. All the external doors have been locked, and if you are in the toilet I urge you to stay there and go into the disable toilet. This may be the time you may want to get away from the windows, but tis your life.." Quinton then turned off the PA and saw the Police cars arriving. "Officer Philips.." "James.. Lets look around should we?" "No need.." As Quinton looked behind him he said "Duck!" Quinton and James ducked, Quinton had loaded his weapon. Quinton came from behind his cover and shot his weapon, missing the target. "You were never a good shot were you Quinton!" yelled the shooter. The voice was familiar so familiar in fact, Quinton stood up from his cover and aimed his weapon for the chest. "Put your weapon down now!" Quinton yelled. Quinton had the cover of a police car door, he saw out of the corner of his eye, Kari and the students watching from inside. Inside the office all Roy could hear was the shouting.. "This is insane Michelle. You know this is why I think Quinton retired from teaching.." "Yeah and you had to bring him back." "It wasn't my idea!" "Film this.." said an office lady. "What?" "The news is clear.. They've been tipped off about this, you film this then you have proof.." "Yeah sure.." As Roy raised his phone to record he said "God that shooter is familiar.." "It's because its Hullen's son!" "What?" "His son promised to finish what his dad started.. To kill Quinton..", The two stared out the window. Outside Quinton said one more time "Put the weapon down and put your hands up!" The shooter took off his mask and said "Not this time." Quinton held his weapon firmly on the trigger. "Shit.." "The tables have turned Quinton. Now I hold all the cards." Quinton then dropped his guard and slowly walked toward the shooter and said "This time you wont win. We wont say it again.." Quinton stopped a couple of centimeters from the car.. "Put the weapon down. I wont say it again!" As soon as Quinton said that a chopper was heard. "The news is ready for this report.." The shooter fired his weapon and Quinton fired his. Quinton was struck in the chest and the shooter in the forehead. The shooter was still alive when he said "This is revenge Officer Doctor Philips. My name is Gregory Hullen Jr.." He then died. Quinton fired another bullet. After that he saw blood from his chest.. James was attending to the gunman. "Forehead shot.. Nice.." James looked up and saw the wound from Quinton's chest. "Quinton!" he yelled, Quinton dropped in James' arms. James took to his radio. Whilst inside the building they were locked in Kari opened the window and left out a godly scream "Quinton!!", Kari needed to see who was shot. "Oh dear god.." Kari backed away from the window and she stared blankly to the wall. "Who is out there?" "Doctor Quinton.. My boy. He has a chest wound.." Meanwhile in the office Roy sent the video to the police and to the news. He didn't call an ambulance as he thought James would do that. James dragged Quinton over to the car and Quinton said "I can't breathe.. My chest.." "You've been shot.. I think you have a collapsed lung.." As the sound of the chopper was still near, James left Quinton for a second and he raised his arms to the chopper. "He's hailing us." James hailed with his arms 'Chest Injury'. The Pilot responded to this and called an ambulance. "This is NXP300, We are requesting an ambulance to Begs High. Officer Down I repeat officer down." This chopper was in fact a news chopper, they were filming the events of the shooting and relaying them live, so everyone in the world was watching them. James had never seen an injury like this in his career of over 40 years, but he knew this time Quinton wouldn't last another gun shot wound. As an ambulance came Quinton lost consciousness and was placed in stable condition. Roy called all parents and told them to come and pick up their kids, school operations had been suspended. Roy said to Michelle. "What do you think it is?" "A chest wound.. The signaling from James to the chopper suggested it, if it is Quinton is screwed." At the hospital doctors were working to save Quinton's life. He was taken for x-rays and the bullet had stopped a millimeter away from the main artery, the aorta. There was also a bullet fragment lodged in his arm, below his bicep. Quinton was taken into surgery to have both the fragment and the bullet removed, the surgery lasted 8 hours, due to the delicate area of the heart and the arm area. The cardiologist on duty this time again was Dr Ryan, the doctor who saved Quinton's life before. "This time Quinton, you really did good.." As Quinton was being operated on the school was a crime scene and Quinton was in the news once again. "We cross to breaking news. There has been a shooting at Begs High School leaving the shooter dead and an officer fighting for life." "That's right Selma. At 1pm A former student at BHS shot an officer in the chest causing a collapsed lung and bullet close to the heart. The officer's details have been given to us and the officer is Officer Philips. He is currently in surgery suffering from a collapsed lung, internal bleeding and a possible broken arm. His condition is critically stable. The shooter is now dead from a firefight, as you can see the school is now a crime scene, kids have been sent home and schooling actions suspended until further notice." Quinton had also suffered a collapsed lung in the shooting. 4 days later Quinton woke from his condition and 2 weeks later he walked out of hospital. 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." 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. 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. 5 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. 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. 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." 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.

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, Kari and Phil did this, as Roy, Michelle, Andrew, Kelly & Trish carried the things that were on the coat rack.

Trivia

 * Dr Quinton's favourite colour was blue
 * Dr Quinton played 300 games for two NOL clubs
 * 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 was taught by his teacher Kari Kingram during his High School years before working along with her
 * 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 a chest injury
 * 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.