Some serious contemplation from Joanne there. She's growing up apace and Rachel has been the catalyst for this, even if at times Joanne finds her behaviour incomprehensible. She's seeing her teachers as people now, people like herself who get lonely or troubled and may be in need of help themselves. A chat with both Len and Tamara would help her maturing thoughts here, but alas, no one can really find out how they would manage in an emergency.One only learns that when it happens.

What a truly lovely person Joanne is turning out to be. Thank you, Squittel.

A very interesting insight into Joanne here, showing us how much she really does think things through, both matters relating to Rachel and other things.  I hope she does get the chance to discuss her thoughts with Len at some point.

Thanks, Squirrel