"Yesterday, he seen that you had a bag with all of your school stuff. We did not think you would actually come though." Brennan's attention flickered between him and me and then he spoke again "You should be at home."

I forced myself to turn back around in my seat when I replied "Not you as well, Brennan."

That morning, Lana was not happy when I was up dressed and ready to go to school. However after an hour of arguing she finally caved.

I wanted to press on with things and keep going. I was hopeful but I was also practical and that is why I took the pain medication that Mrs Lewis gave me so the discomfort was easier. It only helped a little.

Nothing more was said. Lana and I chatted between ourselves until the end of the period bell rang. The noise made everyone stand up and hurry out of the room to get to the cafeteria for lunch.

"Remember everyone that I want you to be revising your notes." Mr Dankworth called and then added "Ella, can I have a word with you please?"

I walked with Lana to the front of the class and nodded at her in reassurance as she walked out the door.

Stone hesitated at the doorway and I could feel his eyes on me yet I did not meet his gaze.

He left after ten seconds but by the way, his shoulders slumped it was begrudgingly.

"Is everything okay, Mr Dankworth?" I asked once everybody had left the room.

The old teacher did not say a word when he walked around his desk and embraced me in a hug. I put my arms around him after the shock of what was happening dulled down.

Mr Dankworth pulled back and smiled then motioned for me to sit down. So I did. I jumped up on the desk at the front of the classroom and sat crossed leg on the wood.

"Are you feeling any better?" He asked while concern filed his old features.

I nodded and put on a smile "It is getting better."

"I tried to come and visit you at the hospital." He admitted before explaining "I even lied and said that I was your godfather but they told me there were too many people already in your room. There was one person that was not willing to leave his place at your side."

My smile dropped and I did not have the energy to put it back on my face.

"That was really nice of you." I managed to keep my voice light as I spoke "Very special treatment for just your student."