lesson 5 One Night Back Home

Lesson 5

One Night Back Home

“It’s always the same. As soon as I walk through the front door. Before I’ve even taken my coat off. Can’t you at least put the kettle on?” Julie put her overnight bag down, shook her umbrella out the porch door and stood it in corner. She removed her coat and sat by the kitchen table.

“Sorry love, I just don’t like to see you hurting.”

“I can assure you; me and Brian are fine. He wants me to have a career. Julie is beginning to regret coming home for the night but it’s always nice to see her dad.

How’s the course going? “Mam fills the kettle, whilst quietly muttering and nodding in agreement with herself.

“Not so bad, for my first week, students seem a nice bunch. Oh, and the other new tutor started, I think his names Mr Evans. Looks young enough to be a student.”

“Is he married” Mam jumps in.

“Not exactly an introductory question. This week has been a big step for me and all you want to do is marry me off to the first colleague I meet.

“Okay what does he teach?” Mam asks as she plonks a packet of Cheese Snap biscuits on the table.

“Not sure. We only gave a nod in passing.” Julie laughs as she adds. “I wouldn’t have noticed him, but for his crease-less case and checkered tie.” which Mam didn’t seem to find as funny.

“Sounds more than a nod to me. Teaching staff dress too casual for my liking.
Brian could do with wearing a tie. Overalls don’t take you take you far in this life. Tea love?” Mam puts the teapot on the table.

“Ties and machinery don’t go Mam.” Julie smiles knowing full well what Mam has in store for Brian this Christmas.

What time will Dad be in? Can’t wait to tell him all about my week.”

“You won’t see your father I’ve sent him over to Nan’s from work. She needs a wardrobe moved.” Mams eyes glistened as she spoke. “He’ll be back in time for lunch tomorrow. We can have a catch up and you can tell me all about this Mr Evans.”

“You knew I had to get the early train back in the morning. Only one thing for it, I will have to get a taxi over to Nan’s.”

And that is exactly what Julie did!