Exaltation (Insight #11)(14)
“And obviously not taking this seriously,” Duncan said as he leaned back in his seat.
Jamison’s angry glare landed on him. “I’m not sure I like your attitude. Or that I want you teaching my daughter anything.”
“Dr. Newberry is the only teacher we have that is qualified to teach the course Raven needs to complete the path she’s on. At this juncture she has no option.”
Holding his glare Jamison said evenly, “Then I suppose this matter is closed. Are we done here?”
“No,” Duncan said with a leer.
LaDay cleared his throat. “Dr. Newberry has filed a formal complaint.”
“And what can we do to resolve that, beyond what I have clearly stated? I can have my lawyer write out the girls’ rebuttal if that is needed.”
“No, no. No need for lawyers,” LaDay said, raising his hands. “What objections do you have, Dr. Newberry? Are the test scores sufficient enough for you?”
“I have no way of knowing if Raven has completed her work on her own or not.”
“And my word is not good enough,” Jamison said with a sly smile.
Ignoring Jamison, Duncan went on. “Starting next Saturday there will be a class for the students who have fallen behind. If she attends those classes until the end of the semester, I’ll be satisfied.”
“That seems reasonable. I was going to state all three of them were to attend Saturday school for at least three weeks for this indiscretion,” LaDay added.
“Saturday school, yes, but I told you I wasn’t fond of him teaching my daughter and you’re giving him one on one time with her. That simply will not do.”
“Dr. Newbery spends his weekends immersed in his breakthrough research. He will not teach the weekend course. Mrs. Whilham will. Raven only has to attend his forty-five minute class during the week.”
Jamison glanced at River and Ash when he heard the name of the new teacher. They nodded once in approval.
“And exactly why are the twins not in this class? I’ve seen their test results. They obviously enjoy the course,” Emery asked, wanting to protect Raven and knowing that her twins had done so more than once.
“They have both taken classes that have given them the credit for the course. They do not have room to take it again for pleasure,” LaDay answered.
“Is the class full?” Jamison asked, on the same page as Emery.
“Why, do you want to attend? Need me to advise you?” Duncan snapped.
“Well versed. How could I not be when I have the pleasure of keeping company with Miss Sabien,” Jamison said with a cold glint in his eyes. “I merely asked for the fact that I’m aware of another student who would like to take this class. It’s not offered at his current school. I was speaking with his mother last week. She made me aware that she wanted him to transfer to this school.” He glanced at LaDay. “Did you receive the emails that were sent to you?”
LaDay seemed befuddled as he rose from the table and went to his desk. Honestly he had every right to be. Jamison hadn’t made sure those files were sent to LaDay until a moment or two before he walked into the meeting. He felt something off at the school and wanted all the kids in one place.
“This is not a dating service. I do not approve of you playing matchmaker in my class.”
“Do you honestly think that I would eagerly match my beautiful, brilliant daughter up with a boy? The fact that I even mentioned this should tell you I respect his family.”
“Family,” Duncan repeated with heavy sarcasm.
Soren was a year ahead of the girls but he was one of their best friends, always side by side with them when the ‘prickles’ seemed to emerge. His family was within the Dominarum coven. He was a direct descendant from the original members, just as Emery was.
“I have it right here. Soren Wade. Impressive. I can easily approve this. And he’s missing this credit. Would that satisfy everyone here?”
“It satisfies me,” Jamison said, as he leaned back in his seat and put his arm around Emery. He knew she would be, too. Soren was as laid back as River, but like River, he surely would be able to call out something amiss and knew exactly how to handle it or who to call.
“Dr. Newberry?”
“No funny business in my class. She attends Saturday classes until the end of the semester. The other two in Saturday detention.”
“Agreed.”
“Fine. Then myself and Miss BellaRose have a class to attend in fifteen minutes,” Duncan said as he stood.
“I’m taking Raven home. No sense in her embarking on a new beginning at the end of a week.” Jamison glanced at Emery as if to question if River and Ash were to be dismissed as well.
“Yes, I planned to have them all leave with us today so we can discuss this as a family. And ensure that they are ready for next week.”
Jamison stood, gently pulling Emery up with him. “Do I need to sign them out or can you handle that for me?” he asked LaDay.
“No issues at all. We’ll start fresh Monday in the right classes.”
“Go get your things,” Jamison said, with a nod to Raven.
He waited until the girls and Duncan had left and Mr. LaDay had turned his back on them before he put his arm around Emery, encased her in his energy and whisked her away, manifesting under the football bleachers outside. He knew he had to calm her down and they had to figure out what to do next.