Sad Faces: Changes

Chapter 7: Jack

Chapter 7: Jack

Thomas took a breath before splashing water on his face. Thomas dried off his face with a hand towel and then walked out of the bathroom and went to the kitchen where his family was having breakfast. Bandit was finishing cooking while Chilli and the girls were at the table. As Thomas walked into the kitchen he looked at his father who placed the last of the sausages on the plate. "Do you need help, Dad?" Thomas asked looking at his father. "Sure, mate! Could you bring in the French toast?" Bandit asked as he held the plate or sausages. Thomas nodded and helped his dad with bringing breakfast to the table.

The Heelers had their breakfast and were getting ready for work and school. "Are you sure you want to go to school, mate? You could take another day if you need to," Bandit asked as he looked at his son. Thomas sighed and looked back at his father. "Yeah, I need to go," Thomas said as he stood up from the table and helped clean up. "If you need anything, you call us okay?" Chilli said looking at her son. "Yeah, I will mom don't worry," Thomas said with a smile. Chilli smiled and kissed him on the head. "You got this big brother!" Bingo said wagging her tail. "Yeah, we believe in you!" Bluey added also wagging her tail.

Thomas chuckled and wagged his tail. "Thanks, guys, that means a lot," Thomas said as he started to place his dishes in the dishwasher. After breakfast and the clean-up. The Heelers went on their way to school and work. Just as Thomas took off to school and parked in his normal parking spot he received a text message from Prince.

(Texting)

Prince: I'M GOING BEAT THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF THAT DOG WHO SHOT YOU!!!!!

(Thomas sighed before replying)

Thomas: Uncle Prince everything will be handled. Yes, he's still out there but it'll be okay.

Prince...

Prince: IT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH! I'M ON MY NEXT FLIGHT TO YOU!

Thomas...

Thomas: I've already talked to Kylie, she's going to keep you on track, Uncle Prince. I promise I'm okay,

Prince....

Prince: FINE! BUT YOU BETTER CALL ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING! MY ASSHOLE OF COACH KEPT ME FROM YOU THIS ONCE AND NOT AGAIN!

Thomas: Will do Uncle Prince

(End Of Texting)

Thomas then placed his phone away and got out of his car. Thomas locked up his car and walked up to his school building. Most of the kids of the building looked at Thomas and watched as the blue Heeler mix went to his locker. Thomas noticed it but didn't pay any attention to them as he walked to his locker. Whispers were being talked around about him, some were true and some were false and some were... well... strange. Thomas unlocked his locker and grabbed some of his books just as Zach came over to him. "Thomas..." Zach said as he stood next to Thomas's locker. "Well that's a first," Thomas said now looking at the German shepherd as he noticed Zach used his first name.

"I.. uh heard what happened to you and your uncle, I'm glad you're okay Heeler," Zach said with a nod. Zach Shepherd? Actually, being nice with no smart comment about dying? Maybe the dog actually cared. "Thanks..." Thomas said with a smile. Zach patted Thomas on the shoulder and then went on his way to his class. "I guess he doesn't hate me that bad," Thomas said to himself in a low tone before shutting his locker. "Thomas, can I speak to you for a moment?" Coach Wolf asked as he walked by the Teen. "Sure," Thomas said as he grabbed his backpack.

"YOU'RE KICKING ME OFF THE TEAM?!" Thomas shouted in shock at what his coach was telling him. "Not exactly mate, calm down," Coach Wolf said, trying to calm down his player. "With recently you getting better and healing and such, it's best to be careful! And I don't want you to get hurt in the process," Coach Wolf explained. "W-well what am I gonna do for the rest of the season? I can't even try out for cricket either with this," Thomas said not knowing what he was going to do for sports. "I have a plan mate! You're going to sign up for the buddy club at Glasshouse Primary School!" Coach Wolf said with a smile. "My sister's school?" Thomas asked confused