Forever
“The alumni will be showing up any minute,” Jack Simpson said to his father as they sat in his office. “Dan said that the last group of freshmen just showed up for orientation.” He stated as he put his phone down on the desk. Dan, Derek Wheeler’s son, was Jack’s best friend and his VP.
“Why did we have the alumni event and new freshmen orientation on the same day again?” Principal Simpson said as he placed both hands over his face.
“It would get the freshmen excited for the new school year seeing some of these famous faces. The alumni could give a first hand account of the clubs and classes at school. Plus it’s the last week of school and we needed to fit both of the events in.” Jack said with a laugh as he picked up his phone and stood up.
“I’m glad they voted you class president. You will definitely be very helpful next year.” Principal Simpson said with a smile towards his son. “Now let's go.”
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“Welcome to Degrassi,” Simpson said as he greeted the incoming freshmen. “I’d like to introduce you to Ms. Nuñez, our guidance counselor. We have an open door policy for whatever you need.”
Alex stepped up to the microphone and smiled at the freshmen as they looked up towards her, “Good morning. My name is Alex Nuñez and I will be your guidance counselor for the next four years. I also was a student at Degrassi and have been where you are. Please remember that everything you tell me is kept a secret and I am here to listen to you no matter what the situation is you’re going through.” She smiled one more time before finishing her speech, “The rest of your teachers are around the school. Please get to know them and prepare yourself for September when we get started! I can’t wait to meet each one of you and help you to reach all of your dreams!” She walked back to where Principal Simpson was and he walked back to the microphone.
“We have plenty of Degrassi volunteers walking around to help you look around the school.” Principal Simpson smiled as the group began to walk around the school.
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“Hey Alex! How are you enjoying your first week at Degrassi?” Liberty asked as she walked with JT over to their biological son.
“Great actually because you’re friend’s brother and his friends have been hanging out with me. They’re really nice.” He smiled at his biological parents. For years he wondered what they were like and now he’s standing with them in the school where they met.
“We’re so glad to hear that!” Liberty said with a relieved smile.
“We know you mentioned that you wanted to get to know your biological family more so your Uncle Danny and Aunt Chantay will actually be here for alumni day. If you’re interested,” JT said with a hopeful grin.
“Yeah that would be cool.” Alex said before beginning to walk away, “I have to go give a tour even though I know nothing about this school.” He laughed with a shrug. “That kid Jack signed me up. I’ll meet you guys here at 5? I’d be happy to meet your family and friends!” He waved as he ran off to meet up with Jack who was his partner for the tours.
“I can’t believe we’re actually getting to know our son.” Liberty said as she looked at JT. It felt as though all of their dreams were coming true. They could never stop worrying about how their son was.