Dave's Wish

Bethan

I want to know what she means by "photos" but I don't feel like I can quiz her when she's so distressed although I know that it will rankle me until I get the chance. Did she send photos to someone else? There were other things too I wanted to know and not just about what else was on the film. What about her life? I need details. Was my husband leading a double life? I think she knows.

We've shared numbers now. Perhaps I can ask her via text when she's calmer. Katie's agreed to check in with me regularly so that I know she's alright. I've told her that I won't let anything happen to her and that she can call me any time and I'll be there.

It feels good to be useful. I don't want to leave her but I need to think and I can't be there when...others come home. There's been a lot to take in today. She tells me that her mum is due from work and it might be better if I leave and I agree but I feel a wrench, a separation anxiety that I haven't felt in years.

Once I get in my car and start driving, I bawl. I struggle to see the road and my hands are shaking on the wheel but I drive. I can't stop because I feel like if I do, I don't know what I'll do. I cry and cry until I can cry no more and once the storm has passed, I feel better, more calm, back in control.

I'm still in the dark, more than ever! I wanted answers but I've just ended up with more questions. The identity of the boys - that's all I wanted! Just to ask them what they knew. And now, I've got worms squirming out of a can that I wasn't responsible for opening.

Dave

I'm going to wait. I'm not going to say anything to Katie. I'm going to see if she says anything to me. Let's see how this plays out. Bethan's gone quiet now. Perhaps she'll leave me alone.

I just want no drama.

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I don't think Dave's going to get his wish.

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