Times of Trouble

by Victoria Rollison

  While I was pondering this, Andy turned to me and said: ‘So what’s happening with you Ellen?’

  I jumped back to the present. ‘I’ve still got a few students. I can use my new piano now, which will make it easier, thank you very much. I’ve been teaching them at the local school for the last few weeks. And there’s the trio. But I’ve got other big news... I’m applying to join the police force. I want to be a detective... I sort of got a taste for it...’

  Sophie laughed at mum’s face; she hated the idea of me becoming a policewoman. But Sophie thought it was a great idea.

  ‘She’s a natural!’ she said. ‘I’m sure glad she’s on my side!’ Andy laughed too.

  ‘That’s great Ellen. I think you’ll make a terrific detective. That Beatles stunt at the marina was genius!’

  The decision to try and become a police officer had come to me as I sat talking with Detective Williamson. I realised I would enjoy doing what he did. And that was all I needed to know to make up my mind to apply. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I hadn’t felt as excited or motivated about doing something in ages.