Leaving Karyn I headed home, crossing the schoolyard and leaving by the side gate into the teacher's car park. Most of the teachers were still in school doing admin, or tidying, or whatever but I saw Ms Jones at her car, loading some boxes into the trunk.
"Hey Ms Jones, let me get that for you," I called jogging over.
"Oh, hey Jon, thanks," she smiled leaning against the car.
"No prob," I grinned back, bending to pick up one of the boxes. Ms Jones was my favourite teacher, a cute twenty-something and besides she shouldn't have been doing heavy lifting in her condition. At least six month pregnant women shouldn't be doing heavy lifting right?
"You're a good kid Jon," she smiled "I bet some of your classmates wouldn't be so thoughtful."
I gave a shrug, blushing at the compliment. Suddenly she pulled a face and leant heavier on the car.
"Hey are you okay?" I asked, concerned.
"Ah it's nothing, I skipped lunch so I'm a bit lightheaded."
"Okay," I nodded putting my hand in my pocket "If you're sure you're alright. Wish there was something I could do for you."
She chuckled and said "How about have this baby for me?"
A wave of dizziness came over me and with a sinking feeling I realised I'd touched the stone when I'd put my hand in my pocket and guessed the stone had taken that as a wish. With a gulp I opened my eyes.
