The next morning my internal clock woke me at 5:30 A. M. I knew that Josh didn't have to be up until 6:00 so I was as quiet as I could be. I got up and put coffee on and got dressed. That took me a whole fifteen minutes and so I went and turned on the television at a low volume. It had snowed in the night, a pretty substantial amount, and so I wanted to see if Josh's school was still in session. I hoped it would be because I would have to work no matter whether he had to go to school or not and I didn't want to leave him alone. The good thing was that the snow had stopped a few hours ago and so the road crews could get out and clear the roads.
Right at 6 AM just as I was about to go wake Josh the news man said, "all county schools will be open today." I stood up and walked down to Josh's bedroom door and knocked softly. I opened the door and smiled as I saw Josh's little blonde head sticking out from under the covers. I could hear him softly breathing. I walked across the room and gently jostled Josh awake, "hey buddy you got to get up and go to school." The boy grunted at me and said, "isn't school closed." He had seen the weather the night before and had been hoping ever since. "No Josh it isn't." I said.
I pulled the covers back and gently rolled Josh over on his back. He was wet. "Didn't make it buddy." I commented. Josh just kind of shrugged his shoulders and I understood where he was coming from. I untaped the diaper like I had done the previous day and pulled it back. I lifted his legs up and pulled the diaper from under his buttocks.
I took the boys night shirt off of him and threw it into the hamper and then lifted him from the bed. I took him to the toilet and sat him on it and then while he was in there I went back into his bedroom and got his clothing for the day. I picked a pair of pants that had a little extra room in the seat because I was sure Josh's bottom was still sore from his previous day's spanking.
Josh hollered for me from the bathroom and I went there instantly to get him. I lifted him off and carried him back and laid him on the bed. I took one of the cleansing wipes and cleaned his groin and turned him over to clean his bottom. Just as I suspected his buttocks were still reddened and some mild bruising had begun. "Remind me to put some cold cream on your bottom tonight Josh." He nodded and I turned him back over on his back. I lifted his legs and put the diaper under him. I put his legs down and pulled the diaper through and secured it.
I got his pants on him and his socks and shoes. I lifted him up and handed him the shirt to put on. Then gave him his crutches. It was now 6:30 Josh needed to be on the bus at 7 A. M. so he had plenty of time for breakfast. He followed me out to the kitchen and I got him a bowl of cereal. When he was done I helped him get his coat on and we went out to wait for the bus. When it arrived I gave him a hug and said, "Have a good day. I'm picking you up at the end of the day. Stay out of trouble." I patted his bottom when I said this. He got on the bus lift and the driver got him up onto the bus. I watched as he walked to his seat and sat down. He waved so I waved back.
I had worked it out with my superiors that I could get Josh from his school and then take him back to the precinct. He could sit at my desk and do his homework while I finished my shift. I would then return and pick him up and take him home. I went back into the apartment, got my keys and drove to work.
My day was pretty mundane, mainly traffic stops and so when I radioed in to take my break so I could get Josh I didn't feel guilty about it as I thought I would. I drove up to Josh's school and he wasn't where I told him to meet me. This angered and concerned me. I parked my cruiser and got out, locking it and putting the keys in my uniform pocket. I strided quickly into the building and looked around. Josh was not in sight.
I walked over to the office and the secretary saw me and opened the little window. "Yes sir. Can I help you?"
"Yes, I'm here to pick up Josh Pelton. His mom is out of town and I'm a friend of the family and I'm staying with him right now." I explained. "Yes sir his mom sent a note explaining that. Did you have a place to meet Josh settled with him before he left for school?" She asked. "Yes ma'am I did, he was supposed to meet me outside and he wasn't there and he doesn't appear to be in this lobby anywhere."
"Well, have a seat and I will see if I can locate him." She said trying to be helpful. "Thank you." I went and sat down on the bench outside the office. After a few minutes she returned and came out to where I was sitting, "I've located him. He is in detention upstairs. Unfortunately the PA system is not working in that room for some reason. I could send a note up there and have the teacher come down. He would know why Josh is in there and how long he is supposed to serve."
"No, I will go up and speak to him up there." I said now annoyed. "He's in room 238, take the elevator and its right across the hall from there." She said. "Thank you." I stood up and walked over to the elevator and pushed the up button. When the door open I got in and pushed 2. I rode the elevator stewing all the way up there. When the elevator stopped I waited for the doors to open and then stepped out. I instantly found room 238 and went over to the door and knocked.
The teacher got up from his desk and came over to the door. When he saw I was a police officer he frowned and opened the door. "Can I help you?" he said. "Yes I'm Steve Schofield and I am here to pick up Josh Pelton. I've been told he is serving detention in your room." The teacher said, "Yes Josh is here serving detention. He is supposed to be here for the entire period which doesn't end for another hour. Then he has to come back tomorrow and serve an hour and his obligation will be complete."
"May I ask why he is in here?" I said. "He ditched two hours of class yesterday and he got caught." I groaned and frowned. "May I see Josh for a minute." I asked. "Certainly" (Sticking his head back into the room) "Josh you have a visitor." He said.
I heard Josh picking up his crutches and getting up from his seat. Then walking towards the door. He stepped out and saw me and instantly his face fell. "Hi Steve."
"Hello Josh. What's up?" I asked him. (now whispering) "I'm sorry Steve. I didn't think this would happen." He said. "Operative word Josh is that you didn't think." I paused. "I will return in one hour to pick you up. Be at the spot and then tonight you and I are going to have a chat about this." I said. I didn't want to embarrass him by saying he would be spanked but I was quite sure that Josh knew what would happen.
He returned to his desk and I thanked the teacher for allowing me the interruption and then I headed back downstairs. As I passed the office the secretary called, "did you find him?" and I responded by nodding and saying "Thank you." I returned to my car, unlocked the door and drove away. I reported that I was back on duty and then asked to speak with my superior. When he came on I said, "Josh got himself detention so I have to wait an hour to pick him up. Sorry but I will have to pull myself off again at that time." He said, "don't worry about it."
I went back on patrol and had an uneventful hour before I once again took myself off duty and drove to the school. This time Josh was there and waiting. He walked over to the car and I got out and went over to his side and opened the door for him. I helped him into the car and put his crutches in the back seat. I got back in and started to drive off. "I am sorry Steve." Josh inserted. "I'm sure you are Josh and you will continue to be sorry tonight at home."
We drove to the precinct and I helped Josh out of the car and carried his book bag for him as we went into the precinct. I showed Josh to my desk, pulled the chair out for him and then made sure he was comfortable. I put the bag down next to him and then whispered in his ear, "my shift ends in two hours. Until that time I would suggest that you sit here quietly doing your work because if you don't you will be in big trouble and you are in enough trouble as it is. Do I make myself clear?" Josh swallowed and then said, "Yes sir."