ODDS OF LOVE SEASON TWELVE

Episode 73

" Theodore, what the hell is wrong with you ! ," DuBuis yelled at his nephew by marriage as he entered the headmaster's office. He couldn't believe this. He was a staff member of the school and responsible for the damn anti drug program yet his own family gets caught with drugs. He didn't know how he was going to tell Spencer which was why he had not even called him at home. Or the restaurant where he was doing the books that morning and Miracle was being spoiled by the restaurant staff.

Gerald was disappointed as well. He stood behind his desk looking at the teenage boy who was slumped in a chair opposite the desk with his hands covering his face.

" Yes. What is wrong with you bringing drugs into my school, Mr. Rochester? "

Theodore swallowed and whispered," I.... I'm not selling it. I did take some but not for a long time. Last year. In middle school. I forgot I had them. I would never do drugs again. I promised Alan I wouldn't. Please don't send me back to California, DuBuis. "

DuBuis sighed deeply. " You're not going back to your parents. " Because they don't want you were the unspoken words that lingered on the tense air.  " Just tell us where you got the drugs, Theodore. I'm sure if you do Gerald will be easy on you. Right, Gerald? "

Gerald closed his eyes. In his mind it was the weekend and he was helping Alfred move his belongings into his home. He wanted to be anywhere but here. But he was and he had a job to do. Even as distasteful as it was currently. " Yes. If you tell me who sold you the drugs in my school I will consider leniency for you. If not I will expel you effective immediately and call the police. "

DuBuis sucked in a breath and stared at the headmaster with disbelief on his face.

Theodore looked scared. " I can't tell. I .... I ..."

Gerald snapped," If you say one word about that snitching nonsense I will expel right now and put it in the police hands. I should do it now. But you are a staff member's legal ward and you are a good boy. You saved this school and everyone in it at one point in time. We thank you for that. But I will not allow drugs or guns or anything like that at my school ! If you tell us the truth about who sold it to you you will not be expelled. You will just be suspended for a week and I won't call the police on the drug possession. What punishment your uncles give you is up to them both. You need to tell the truth. I'm tired of you children keeping secrets. Two students have died ! One here ! And another was wounded. And I'm also remembering Luci Moore's drug induced behavior at the dance last year. I should have nipped it in the bud then. I didn't. That was my fault. I take responsibility for my actions. Take responsibility for yours. Who sold you the drugs. "

DuBuis urged ," Tell him. I grew up on the streets. I understand kids don't care for snitching but..... Don't let this destroy your future, Theo. Tell us. "

Theodore banged his fist on the desktop in frustration. Then he let out a deep breath. "I.. I.... got them from a student. "

Gerald and DuBuis both asked sternly," WHO ?"

Theodore sighed. " It was a mistake. I won't do it again. I haven't done it for a long time. Please don't expel me or send me back to my parents. I.... got them from.... Kyle Samson. Kyle sold me the drugs. I'm sorry. "