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Dave
Bethan's following me. She doesn't know that I've seen her. Or at least, I don't think she has. I knew she wouldn't leave it alone. I thought that I could block her out but I should have known that when it came to Laney, she wouldn't let it go.
I don't want to see her. That part of my life is over now. I don't want to go back there. Oh God! And Katie! What does she know? I should have destroyed the camera when I found it! And why didn't I get rid of the film? Stupid, stupid man! Why did I think that it would be enough just to have it?
I need to think. I need to think of how this can end. I need to think of how I can escape.
Bethan
Finding a time where I can confront Dave is proving tricky. I don't want spectators. I want to interrogate him and I want to do it face-to-face somewhere where we'll have no interruptions, no distractions, no way to wheedle out of answering questions.
I've got an idea of his movements now. I just need the right time to move in.
Katie
Bethan's great. I mean, I love my mum and everything but there's something so...solid about Bethan that just makes me feel safe. It's different to how I feel about my mum. I know that Mum would protect me and all but, I don't know, there's something more to Bethan, something steely that makes me feel like she's unbreakable. I'm so glad that she came round that day.
I've been thinking. I'm wondering if I should tell her about the photos and who I sent them to. I mean, she'll know who they are because they were Laney's friends at the time so who I chose won't be a surprise. I just want to share this with her. She deserves answers. That was the reason that I did it in the first place because Laney's been left and the only one who cares, who's ever cared is Bethan.
And I think she should know about what else was on the film. I'm going to tell her what I know.
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back on it again and Katie seems as determined as Bethan!
Uh-ho.... Katie's digging Dave a deeper hole!!
Go, Katie, go! And Bethan, for God's sake, it's past time to push Dave against the wall and get some answers.
Like about time, Katie! Also, Bethan is too nice to want to not cause a scene in public while confronting Dave
Can’t wait until she has him cornered! Katie’s perception of Bethan was a great element, feel like it added to both of their characters’ development
Dave - you're going down! I'd want answers too, but I'd also like to kneecap him. Great stuff Rachel.
Dear Rd - 68 to go and counting: Forgive me for saying, but as you often say it wouldn't be me if I didn't: Your HouseCoat & Slippers could-maybe be getting ThreadBare by now..! j-bud.in.l.a.
The problem is, even when everyone knows everything it will never be over because Laney died. You weave an intricate tail, Rachel!
What bugs me is how Katie knew who to send the photos to. I mean, the boys have grown up so she couldn't have recognised them from the photos, could she? And what about Bethan, she had no idea about Katie but Katie somehow knew where Bethan lived? Waiting for the next part!
Oh, all this tension building up! I can’t wait to see how it resolves.
Keeps getting better and better, Rachel!
That's fantastic! Keep it up you're very close! ✨👍
Brilliant. Now there's two conversations I need to hear.