Dilemma? Or Resolution?

Luke

She's gone. My hands are shaking. I need a drink. No! I...can't go there again. I need...Matt...no....shit!!

She put something through the door but I don't want to go downstairs in case...in case what? She ambushes me? She drove off so she's not outside anymore. But I'm scared. Scared to fucking live. Scared to go out.

Fuck! Why? Why now? What's going on? Why is this all being brought up?

Deep breaths. Deep breaths. It's going to be okay.

Okay. Let's see what she left.

Bethan

I left a note. It said:

Hi! I'm Laney's mum, Bethan. I know this is weird but I'd just like to talk to you about Laney. She was your friend - she went missing?

Anyway, call or text me. I'd just like to have a chat. No pressure.

I left my number. I tried to be approachable but every fibre of me is vibrating with curiosity and urgency. I JUST WANT TO KNOW! I don't think for a minute that these boys had anything to do with Laney's...disappearance but...it makes you think, about whether there's something that could be jogged by talking about it. You know, Luke might remember someone hanging around when they were together or a fight Laney had or just something! I'd take any scrap if it meant finding her!

Luke

I pick up the note and read it. I'm trembling as I hold it, my breath coming in gulps. I want to tell her and reach out to her but...

And with Mark gone now, we could tell the truth? But then why did we keep it secret? She'll want to know that. Could I tell her about Mark's dad? I mean, she seems reasonable if this note is anything to go by. We didn't go into Laney's house much and I think she was working a lot of the time, Laney's mum...Bethan... so I don't know exactly what she's like.

I don't remember Laney saying anything bad about her mum. She wasn't so positive about her dad but...

I don't know what to do. I wonder if she's visited Matt.

I need to sit with this and think about what's best to do.

And stay sober.

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