Meeting Valerie

With Valerie's confession and apology in hand you and Brian walk to the main building. The late August sunshine warms your back, and Brian pulls out a pair of sunglasses to cut the glare. You enter the imposing building you find Valerie loitering in the hallway outside Ms. Naylor's office. She's biting her thumb nervously, and looks up in relief as she sees you approach.

"Oh thank you, thank you for coming and doing this," she says with what appears to be genuine gratitude. She's put her school uniform on for the occasion, and looks particularly lovely in the white blazer, pink shirt and grey tie. Her grey and pink pleated skirt falls just below mid-thigh, showing her athletic legs, and her white knee socks and low heeled black shoes are a perfect compliment.

"Valerie, it's very important that you call us Coach Watts and Mr. Carter," you say firmly, looking sternly at the pretty brunette.

"Yes sir, I know sir," she says solemnly. "That other name is our secret name isn't it?" she adds in a whisper.

"That's right. Now let's see what Ms. Naylor has to say about this."