ODDS OF LOVE : SEASON ELEVEN

Episode 107

" What are you doing? ," Angel said in amazed wonder as he stood in the headmaster's office at Barrington Academy.

Gerald HighTower was not behind his desk as usual on his computer with a cup of coffee or tea and a couple scones at hand. No. The big man was actually on a stationary exercise bike in an expensive blue and white track suit and shiny new running shoes.

As his legs continued to pump up and down on the bike he said," Exercising of course. What does it look like I am doing, Nurse Anderson? "

Angel choked back several rather rude responses that came to his head and just said," No big thing. I was just wondering. I didn't think you.... did things like that. "

Gerald laughed as he slowly stepped off the bike and walked to his desk where he grabbed a half empty bottle of spring water. He took a couple of swigs from it and sighed with bliss. " I usually don't. I'm realizing I need to get control of my diet and exercise. In fact I think, no , I want you and Dr. Lane to devise a proper fitness program for all the students and staff here. Through the clinic. Good healthy techniques need to be taught early on. What can I do for you today? "

Angel came more into the office holding out a small box with both hands on it. He carried it as gingerly as though it was a bomb which put alarm in Gerald's heart.

" What is that thing? "

Angel put it down wordlessly on the desk and opened it so that the headmaster could see what was inside.

A rather big and very dead greyish brown rat. Along with a typewritten note that read simply " He is mine".

Gerald almost dropped the bottle. " What the.... Where did that thing come from? "

Angel thinned his lips. " I came back from sex education class. I had left the dildo in the clinic and....."

" Dildo? ," Gerald asked with much curiosity.

" Never mind. I use props occasionally. Gets their attention. I'm fighting against FireBook for God's sake. Anyway, I found this on my desk in the clinic. "

Gerald was astonished. That was very frightening and to think that it happened to one of his staff inside the school. Amazing. " Did you call the police? "

Angel rolled his blue eyes. " Sure. For all the good it did me. They don't take me or Lyle seriously. Of course we know who it is and we plan on getting a restraining order tomorrow morning. So I may be in late tomorrow. DuBuis will be in though. He has a big project starting in his health classes too. And I want to know more about increased security here."

" Take all the time you need. And please remove that thing. It's almost lunchtime and it's putting me off my chef salad. " He watched gratefully as Angel reclosed the box. " As for security Gaines Investigations start next week. We have funds for two non uniformed agents and more cameras around campus. "

Angel nodded. " Good. By the way the exercise is doing you good. You look more energized. Keep up the good work. What gym are you at ? "

" Fitness Blast. "

Angel laughed. " Ironic. My cousin Rocky works there. Actually he owns it. He started it after he lost a shit ton of weight and got his degree in sports management or something. You are in good hands. Tell him Austin says hi when you see him. "