So, reluctantly, she called the babysitting services to see if they had anybody spare. Cheerfully, they told her that they had a really sweet kid .... KID???? That put shivers down Virginia's spine. They were sending out a KID???? To look after their daughter????
"Oh I can assure you," the woman at the agency replied happily, "that Sammie is a great asset to your family. His credentials are exceptional, and everyone has recommended him highly. I'm pretty sure your daughter will bond with him in next to no time."
"But, he's a teenager," Helen protested, "won't that mean he'll be skipping school?"
"I can understand your fears there Mrs Graystone, but you don't have to worry. All our teenage babysitters still have to continue their education. We've had an agreement with the schools to give them a study pack whilst they're looking after babies, toddlers and children. It's a stipulation we adhere to very strictly."
Virginia still wasn't convinced, but she reluctantly agreed, as she realised she had no choice in the matter. They couldn't very well leave Helen all alone in the house. That would be bad parenting and would alert the Social Worker. However, this didn't stop Virginia from worrying. She was up most of the night, laid awake, wondering if she'd done the right thing. So the very next day, she was beyond exhausted and HAD to call in a favour at work after all.
So, bright and early, the next day, whilst Ambrose was making his way to his new job this time - all thanks to that incident outside the Bistro. Word had gotten out that he'd dealt with the situation calmly and professionally, and he'd been offered the position of Paramedic.
Who should arrive at the front door than Sammie O'Leary, bright and cheerful and ready to start work.
He zoomed off in the direction of Helen's nursery, where he stood a little while and watched whilst she slept.
"Hey there cutie!" he said quietly.
Helen awoke, rubbed her eyes and looked up at this new smiling face. Without hesitation, he scooped her up in his arms.
"And what are we going to be up to today?" he asked. Helen just beamed, loving the attention.
"Wanna play CLAW?"
Virginia needn't have worried, Helen was in safe hands as she and Sammie bonded almost immediately.
Oh yeah, he's a keeper alright. Hmm, I know he's too old for her now, but maybe... just maybe, in the future???? Perhaps?????
