"Thank you, Mr. Bram." Mr. Jones said as he walked to the podium. "Ladies, Gentlemen, Faculty and students. It deeply saddens me to have to call this urgent meeting. But it is my duty to keep you informed of any new changes within our school system. A recent audit shows that the school funds are very, or should I say, dangerously low. Unfortunately, cuts has to be made in order for the school to remain open. It was a very difficult decision on what cuts would be made. It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that after tomorrow, Mr. Tim Foust's class of the hearing impaired will be cancelled." Mr. Jones announced, looking around at a very shocked Tim.
"WHAT??!!" Tim shouted, as shouts begin to arise from the girl's angry parents.
Mr. Jones ignored Tim and continued speaking. All the teachers had stood from their seats in total shock. Ben remained seated with his head bowed.
"NO! NO, MR. JONES!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!" Tim shouted trying to get Mr. Jones to acknowledge him.
"I am truly sorry for the students involved and their parents." Tommy said, looking down at the crying girls and the angry faces of their parents.
"WHAT KIND OF IDIOTIC DECISION IS THAT??!!" Tim yelled grabbing Tommy by the arm.
"TURN A LOOSE OF MY ARM!! YOU ARE WAY OUT OF ORDER, MR. FOUST!" Tommy growled, jerking his arm away from the angry man.
"OUT OF ORDER??!! SERIOUSLY?? OF COURSE I'M OUT OF ORDER!! WHAT ABOUT THESE GIRLS'S EDUCATION??!! HUH?? WHAT ABOUT MY FREAKING JOB??!!" Tim shouted stepping closer to Mr. Jones.
Avi walks up and lays a hand on Tim's arm, afraid that he would take a swing at Jones.
"How can you live with yourself for doing such a heartless thing?" Avi asked.
"Mr. Kaplan, cuts had to be made. It's best to sacrifice a few than a whole school." Jones said.
"You talk like these girls don't even matter. They're just dollar signs to you." Tim said with a cracking voice.
"There are schools for the deaf all over this country. Your class, MR. FOUST, is NOT the only class." Mr. Jones growled as he picks up his brief case. "Good night, Gentlemen." He walks away.
"SO THAT'S YOUR DAMN SOLUTION!!?? JUST SHIP THEM OFF!!??" Tim shouted, as tears begin to roll down his face. "So that's it. He makes his precious announcement then goes home to his mansion and doesn't have a worry in the world." Tim said, looking around at the other teachers, who had gathered around him.
Tim's girls and their parents rush up on the stage.
Comments of "We'll fight this", "We'll do what we can to help" and "There's gotta be something we can do" were said.
Tim looks into the sad eyes of each of his girls. The girls he had grown to love like little sisters. He gently rubs Katy on the head and takes Mary by the hand. "I'm so sorry." He whispers as he signs, tears streaming down his face.
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FanfictionTim Foust has been deaf since the age of 10. But his disability did not discourage him. He manage to finish school and even graduated college. It was his heart's desire to teach. He was fluent in lip reading and sign language. When the school he was...
