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Intro and Update 1
Update 2
Update 3
Update 4
Update 5
Update 6
Update 7
Update 8
Update 9
Update 10
Update 11
Update 12
Update 13
Update 14
Update 15
Update 16
Update 17
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Introduction



I sat there. Why did i let her talk me into this? Every Saturday night was the same, me sat here alone drinking Club 180 cocktails and Michelle over by the bar flirting with anyone with a pulse. I'd been watching her for almost 17 minutes now and she'd worked her way through half of the men in the Club. Michelle is my best friend, she always has been all the way through college and when my parents died. I brushed my long brown hair from my eyes and swallowed the last of my drink. I'd had enough.
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Update 1 - My Little Miracle


I couldn't believe her. She only ever thought of herself and here was me, i only came to make her happy...thats all i ever seem to do. 'For gods sake Eve grow a backbone!' My mothers words echoed aroung my brain. Enough was enough.

I stopped, wondering whether i should say goodbye and carried on walking. What did she care? She was being offered drinks by every guy in the bar...she wouldn't notice. I went outside and called a cab.

20 minutes i waited. I watched Michelle laughing threw the glass...i had to admit, she was good at this, by now she'd drank her body weight in alcohol. I stared at the black sky. I knew the taxi wasn't going to come.

I made my way through the back of Dobson street and around the back of the local cafe. It was completely empty, it was surprising seeing this place at night...so different. I carried on day dreaming about Michelle, this only got me angrier.
I stumbled over uneven cobbles, cursing the ground. Thats when i saw her. In the middle of this dark alley on a Saturday midnight, was a little baby girl, she wasn't crying. I walked over and bent down to pick her up, she was so cold. Her tiny fingers coiled themselves aroung my thumb. She was beautiful.

She was clearly happy enough, she made sucking noises when i picked her up. I held her close to me to keep her warm and wondered what i was going to do. Right at that moment i heard ranting and swearing behind me, of course the men from the club drunk and angry.

What else could i do? I held her to my shoulder and ran away. Feeling her breathing on my shoulder.
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Update 2 - Backstabbing



I woke up, i hadn't managed to get even 2 hours sleep, the baby kept crying through the night. I rubbed my eyes trying to remember what i'd done last night, it all came back blurred with parts missing and bits on the wrong places.

I made my way to the landing, whre i'd found a crib in the loft and put it there for the baby to sleep in. Baby. She couldn't be called that forever, she needed a name, my mothers name. 'Grace' i whispered. I cradled her and brought her downstairs.

I'd heard Michelle come in at about 3 o'clock last night, she'd brought somebody with her. I prayed that they'd keep quiet so as not to disturb Grace, and Michelle didn't know about her yet. I peered around the kitchen door and there was Michelle draped over the tall, dark guy she'd met at the bar.

I walked further into the kitchen and they let go of each other, turning to watch me. I smiled falsely, the guy whispered something into Michelle's ear and left. She looked at Grace. "Who's she?" She asked, practically spitting out the words. "I've called her Grace, i found her abandoned on the street last night..." She cut me off "What? You've lost it, you're crazy, what were you thinking?!"

"Just take her will you?" I said, trying to remain calm "I need to get dressed and nip into town to get her a few things, we'll talk later."
I stormed out muttering under my breath.

MICHELLE

I saw her walk out the door, i didn't understand her at times...she'd done some crazy things, but taking a baby off the streets! I didn't like her when she was like this, she wasn't thinking straight, i couldn't talk to her. I needed to do something before she got into trouble.

I looked up the number in the phonebook and dialed. For a minute nobody answered...
"Hello, sim city social services how can i help you?"
I hesitated...she'd hate me for this. "Erm...hi. I'd like to report an abandoned baby..."
Jason (the guy from last night) started asking me what i was doing, i shushed him.
"Yes thats fine, you'll pick her up in half an hour. Thanks for your help."
I put down the phone, what had i done?
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Update 3 - Asking for Answers

MICHELLE

I decided to take a bath after Jason left. I knew i was going to get an earful from Eve when she got in, she wouldn't understand why i did it. I did it for her. The woman from the social came around 10 minutes ago and took Grace, i told her all i knew.

I heard footsteps coming up the stairs. Eve entered the room looking happy with herself, "all sorted" she pronounced proudly "i got everything, a buggy, a proper cot, nappies, baby food you name it!" She looked at me confused, and i felt a twang in my stomach. Guilt.

"Thats great hun," she started putting the babies nappies in the cabinet "but the social services came around for Grace about 15 minutes ago." She glared at me, confused. "Oh. So they just come around? Why?" I hesitated, she was my best friend i couldn't lie to her. "Because i called them." i blurted out. Her face looked like i'd just ripped out her heart and smeared it on the walls. "You did what!? You had no right! She was mine to take care of, mine! Not yours, so why couldn't you have talked to me about it?!"

EVE

I stormed out of the bathroom and into my study, she had no right! I couldn't even look at her any more. I knew it was stupid to get so attached to a baby, especially one that wasn't mine but Grace was the only good thing in my life at the moment and i knew i could take care of her. Michelle followed me into the study. "What are you doing?" she asked, "i'm sorry, Eve look at me!" I put some things into a suitcase.

"Come on Eve, dont be silly! You know you wont go, this is your home!" I finished packing the last of my things. "Not anymore" i muttered and left the room. Michelle stood watching me from the top of the stairs as i left the house.

I loaded my case into the car, and slammed the boot shut with anger. I sat in the drivers seat, turning on the engine. I had nowhere to stay, hardly any money and i only knew one thing. I was going to get Grace back.
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Update 4 - New Beginnings

I didn't know where i was. I knew that i was somewhere on the outskirts of pleasantview, i needed to sleep. I could feel my eyes closing, i needed somewhere to stay.

Hoping that somebody could help me i headed into a bar, 'Moonbeam'.
I could hear music coming from inside, it was quite busy. I looked around and it didnt seem too bad, i took a seat at the bar.

A pretty, blonde woman and another a bit younger were stood behind the bar. "One mineral water" i said casually. The blonde woman smiled sympathetically, the dark haired girl just snorted rudely "like we dont have water in here, its alcohol or nothing" i blushed.

"Just get her some water Em" the tall, dark haired guy next to me said "rough day?" he asked. Wow, what was it about this guy that made me go weak at the knees? I managed a embarrased smile. "Yeah...well sort of a bad week actually." "Im Callum..." the blonde woman came over with a glass of water "here you go hun, the names elizabeth, well lizzy and that mouthy cow over there is my younger sister Em, just ignore her, she has issues" she said laughing.

"So" she said brushing her hair behind her ears, "where you from?" I let out a sigh, "central pleasantview, me and my room mate just fell out and here i am, drinking mineral water in west pleasantview." She smiled at me "you have somewhere to stay?" she asked "coz if not, im looking for a tenant and you could work in the bar to pay for the rent."

I looked at her greatfully. "Really? Oh thanks so much!" Emily appeared behind us "so, you staying with us then? Just keep out of my way and we'll be fine." What was with her? It was obvious what i was thinking because Elizabeth answred my question "shes pregnant. Mood swings, thats all. Ad she has cravings for potatoe chips but apart from that shes the same as ever!"

"This is your room" said Elizabeth showing me around the house, "its small but its ok i guess." "Its fine, i really appreciate it" i replied. I settled down on the bed and thought about my new life.

I had somewhere to stay, i even had a job. I'd made new friends and was away from Michelle, and most of all i'd met Callum...my luck was changing.
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Update 5 - Butterflies in the Stomach


I woke up after the best nights sleep i'd had in ages. The phone acted as my alarmclock and i got out of bed. I went over to the phone, rubbed my eyes and answered. "Hello?" i said sleepily "oh hi, this is Callum, the guy from the bar last night, i was wondering if you wanted to do something today maybe, say 2 o'clock?" Was i hearing this? I pinched myself to make sure i wasn't dreaming, no not dreaming.

"Sure, sounds great! Why dont you come round at 2 o'clock and i'll see you then?" I heard him chuckle down the phone "sure. See you later Eve."
I put the phone down. I heard somebody come up the stairs, i prayed it wasn't Emily, i couldn't take more of her snide digs. Lizzie burst into the room, "well?" she said, "well what?" i replied. "You going out with him then? I see he didnt waste his time!" I blushed "You were listening?" i was secretly thrilled.

"Well come on then, lets get you ready!" I shrugged, i had never been good with clothes and make-up. "Oh. Ok, but make me look good! I havent really got anything to wear either." She brushed the hair from my shoulders "then shop!" Soon, my hair looked great, and my make-up wasn't bad either.

I called a cab to town. I had the make-up and hair right but the clothes were not as good. I decided to visit this little place Lizzy had talked about, Amelias Closet. I browsed the entire shop and bought loads, all i needed now was to go home and try them on!

Somebody was at the door, Callum. I walked down the stairs crossing my fingers that this went well. I saw Emily on the way down, eating potatoe chips again. "Where you off to?" she said nastily, "oh, just out.." i replied.
I took a deep breath and opened the door. "Callum, hi" i said nervously. He smiled at me back "wow, you look...amazing" he said sweetly, he took my hand and kissed it, my heart skipped a beat.

I blushed "thanks" i whispered. "So where we going?" i asked. He held my hand and let me towards his car, "you'll see..." he smiled. In the window of the club i could see Lizzie watching us, i smiled at her and she put her thumbs up at me. I think that was the happiest i'd ever been in a long time.
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Update 6 - Gazing at the stars


It had started to get dark by the time we arrived, Callum looked anxious on the way there...i could tell what he was thinking, he was wondering whether i'd like it or not...i was thinking the same. He lead me up a long road and i noticed a sign post: BEACH 100 YARDS. He squeezed my hand, i smiled at him...god he was gorgeous. We walked down the beach and i noticed a mat lay on floor, covered over by a small net on a post to stop the rain getting in, i just stood there staring.

"Callum you..." he looked embarassed, "i know its lame, maybe we should go somewhere else...". I cut him off, i was so touched at the trouble he'd gone to, i'd never seen this side of him before. "Thankyou so much" i sighed "you didn't need to do all this, but i love it" i said hugging him. He smiled at me "well sit down then, i brought cushions and stuff, and see that hamper over there...bring it here."

I walked over to the hamper, brought it over and opened it. It was full of champagne, bread rolls, cakes, chocolate and hot chocolate. "Wow, this is so great!" he took out the bottle of champagne and two glasses, pouring us both a drink, he was treating me like a princess. "Cheers" i whispered, clinking our glasses together. I lay back and gazed at the stars...it was too perfect. He was too perfect, i was so lucky. He held my hand and we talked about things we could see in the starts and our theories as to what is up there...

"What are you thinking right now?" said Callum calmly. "I was just thinking about my parents, they died when i was 17. I miss them thats all, i tell myself that they're up there...stupid but it makes me feel better." He pulled me closer to him...i felt a tear roll down my cheek. "It was a long time ago." i said sighing. I wondered where Grace was under this blanket of stars. There was a silence, "come on let me show you something" said Callum, puling me up by my hand.

He walked over to the other side of the rock. There, was a small wooden bed type thing, scattered with cushions. "This is where were sleeping." he said, picking me up and placing me carefully on the bed. "You mean, were sleeping on the beach?" i said confused. He slid on next to me, "yep" he said laughing.

It was the most romantic thing ever. It was pitch black, the only light came from the moon which shone directly upon us. The night was still but cold. I shivered. Callum noticed, "you cold?" he said thoughtfully, "come here...i dont have a jacket but you do know i would give it you if i did, right?" I moved closer to him and he held me firmly in his arms, i could smell his aftershave, i felt so comfortable with him.

"I can't believe im doing this" i said laughing, "im supposed to be miss sensible, but its you, how do you make me act so differently, why do everytime you're near me i get goosebumps..." he stopped me and kissed me, for a moment nothing else mattered. I forgot about Grace, Michelle and my parents, it was just us.

The next morning, i woke after a peaceful night under the stars. I felt different in myself, happier, a different person almost. Callum lay there peacefully next to me, i sat up for a moment and watched him sleeping, wondering what he was dreaming...if it was about me.

My breathing on his cheek woke him up, i wrapped my arms around him "morning" i said, resting my head on his shoulders. He kissed my lightly on my cheek "morning gorgeous". I straightened my hair with my fingers and smoothed down my clothes, i got out of bed. "I have to go" i said "but come around later, i cant bear not seeing you for more than a day!" I stood up and hugged him, taking in his scent before i left.
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Update 7 - Blast from the past


EVE

"Where are we going?" i asked Callum excitedly, he led me up through the beach. "You'll see" he replied. He led me upto a small challet overlooking the beach.

He opened the door and stepped inside. "Why are we here?" i asked confused. "Well i thought you said come around later, to your place" he smiled. "You mean?" i said excitedly, starting to understand what he was talking about "yep, all yours, i redecorated for you...it was a bit shabby."

"Its only one room, no bathroom. But the row of challets share a private bathroom near the beach." He plumped up the cushions, and sat on the couch. "Why did you do this?" i asked, still in shock. "Because, i wanted to show you how much i liked you, and i felt sorry for you having to rent a room, you deserve so much better." I sat down on the sofa, next to him. He put his arm around me and i moved in towards him.

I finally pulled away from him and stood up "well, i'll go and get us some stuff for tonight. You can stay over and i'll cook." He put his arms around me his nose touching mine, "sure, tell you what, i'll stay here now whilst you go shopping, i need to tidy the place up a bit. Then i'll go and get my things and see you back here later, it'll be dark soon so be careful." I walked out "bye then" I said, closing the door.
CALLUM

I arranged a vase of flowers on the kitchen counter, there was no table of chairs in the place, it was far too small to fit. I was just about to go and make the bed when i heard a knock at the door. "Coming" i shouted, the knocking continued "i said..." i opened the door. "I saw your car outside, i had to see you," said the woman who had wrecked my life.

"I think you should go" i said moving towards the door. She sat down on the sofa, "come on Cal, you know we were great together" she sighed seductively. "Were Kellie. Were. I've met somebody else, moved on." I had been in a relationship with Kellie for 4 years, until i'd caught her sleeping with the gardener. Now 1 year on, she turns up. I couldn't deal with it right now, i was happy with how my life was, i was happy with Eve. "I'm going out now, i need you to leave." i watched her stand up, she walked towards me and pressed up against me, her lips nearly touching mine, then she turned away and left.
MEANWHILE:

Eve waited for Callum, at home. The food was getting cold and she was getting worried.
CALLUM

I couldn't believe Kellie, i didn't know what to feel. I drove quietly through the outskirts of Pleasantview. My headlights shone, i noticed a woman stood on the side of the road. Kellie. I stopped, she walked towards the car. "We need to talk" she said "please?"

I didn't know what Eve would say, but Kellie was right we did need to talk. "Get in" i sighed. Kellie opened the door and sat in the passengers seat. "You know i'll always love you Cal, i've never met anybody else i loved so much. We were engaged." I looked away. "Callum look at me, i think deep down you miss me too, and you know that i never meant to hurt you. I know you too well, please Callum, give us another try." What was i supposed to say?
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Update 8 - Undrunken Mistakes



We drove through the back of town, through the fields and past the river. I pulled up into an old rundown train station. "Why now Kellie? Why wait until im happy? Why after 12 months do you come and find me? What do you want..." She moved closer into me, kissing me lightly. I let her drown me in her spell, we pulled away. She stayed close to me, i could feel her heart beating next to my chest, her breathing so steady and soft. I didn't pull away this time.

"Come on," she whispered seductively in my ear "come back to the hotel with me...?" I kissed her again, she took the drivers seat and started the engine. We took the short route through town, past the bars and clubs, until finally we arrived at the Plaza Hotel. She grabbed my hand and kissed my neck, leading me up to her room.

She opened the door to her room, it was decorated in luxury reds, velvet cushions, candles, the bed. She closed the door and moved into me, i wrapped my arms around her, loosing myself in her scent. "I've missed you..." she sighed heavily, grabbing at my shirt.

She moved onto the bed, my head began to spin, i felt weak, dizzy. I lay there, holding her...touching her.
LATER

I woke up, wondering where i was...who i was with. I tossed the bed covers over and sat up. Kellie was awake, half dressed, moving her hands through my hair. It was too late, what had i done? A part of me wanted to stay here with Kellie, it was so easy...too easy. But all the time i was there i longed to be there with Eve, waking up with her not Kellie, like the last time. Eve. What had i done, she must be worried sick, i hated myself.

Just as Kellie moved into my arms, i noticed someone over by the door, we weren't alone.
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Update 9 - Waking up alone.


I stood there shivering. My hands were shaking and my whole body felt numb, he hadn't showed up. I let the cold water of the community shower cascade down my back, each drop of water seared my skin like a thousand needles.

I held myself tight to stop myself shivering, telling myself that there was an reasonable explanation. I began to worry, what if something had happened to him? What if he was in a ditch somewhere, half dead? Visions of him lying there haunted my mind, the last time i'd felt so disturbed was the night that my parents died. Those painful images had lasted for weeks, they still appear sometimes in my dreams and i try to block them out by smothering myself with my pillow. I felt a cold flood of tears fall down my cheek.

I wiped the tears from my eyes and wrapped my dressing gown around me, trying to comfort myself. I made my way across the grounds to my apartment. I felt so low, i couldnt seem to bring myself out of it. I closed the curtains so nobody could see my tears, and flung off my dressing gown. I climbed onto the bed, closed my eyes and held myself feeling more tears on the back of my hand...

I moved over to the window, opened the curtains and sat there motionless, waiting for the phone to ring or for him to come. I must have fallen asleep. I woke to find myself screaming and crying. Think logically Eve, he probably got held up in traffic last night and couldn't make it, and so what if his phone was turned off, it doesnt mean anything... i told myself.

Suddenly, i snapped out of my trance as the phone started to ring, this had to be him. I ran over to the phone, practically tripping over the sofa in my haste, as i ran. "Callum?" i shouted down the phone "Hello this is sim city double glazing..." i dropped the phone and put on some clothes, i was sick of waiting.
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Update 10 - The Truth Hurts

KELLIE

"Umm, everything looks sooo good!" smiled Michelle looking at the celicious bread, cakes, sandwiches and pastry on display. We say down at a table near the window, "yeah," i lied "im...not really hungry." Michelle looked at me funny "what is it?" "I dont know what you mean, im fine" I noticed the im-not-convinced expression on her face "honest." "I know i've only known you for 2 weeks but i cantell when somethings on your mind, and i know theres something you aint telling me." I did trust her, and i had to tell someone. "Well Callum, the guy who spent the night last week...hes my ex." "and?" she asked. "Hes got a girlfriend, but i think... i think im pregnant."

"Thats why i feel off, just looking at this food makes me feel sick." I rested my head on the table. "You done a test then?" i looked up "coz you should probably do one, just to make sure before you say something you regret." She was right. "I'll go and get one from the chemists next door, oh Michelle, im so scared." She grabbed my hand "I know, but it needs to be done..."
EVE

I made my way out of the toliets and over to the sink. I missed Callum so much lately, he hadn't called since the night he left. Suddenly i heard crying coming from the cubicle behind me. I put my ears to the door, "you ok?" i asked. The door opened and a blonde woman stepped out, wiping her eyes.

"You must think im crazy" she said quietly, i looked at her sympathetically. "No, need to talk about it? You sounded really upset about something" She hesitated, i went to leave. "Im pregnant." She blurted out "i had a fling with my ex boyfriend Callum, and im pregnant. He has a girlfriend...Eve or something, she doesnt know." I couldnt believe what i'd just heard. "Im Eve, im Callum's girlfriend." I felt myself burning up, i was ready to hit her. "Thats where he was Saturday night, wasn't it? I was so worried about him and he...he was with you."

Suddenly the door burst open and in walked a familiar face, Michelle. "Eve?" she said happily, i turned around to look at her "oh my god Eve!" She grabbed me and hugged me. "Michelle, how are you?" She let me go, "im fine, had to give up the flat. I couldn't afford it by myself, so i moved into a hotel where i met Kellie." We both turned to face her. "Did you know?" I asked Michelle, "no! I knew she was pregnant but i had no idea you were involved."

I turned to face Kellie, angrily. "Tell Callum that i hope he's very happy with you and the baby and let him know to never call me again!" She looked scared "Eve, im sorry, you have to believe me. Callum, he loves you..." I knew she was right but i was too hurt "well its a pity i dont love him!" I was shocked at my words, i did love him...do love him.

I turned my back to her and headed for the door "bye Michelle." "Eve wait!" I felt so betrayed, so stupid...yet my heart still ached for Callum to hold me...
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Update 11 - Out of the shadows

Contains some bad language.


I wasn't sure how to take the news. I knew something wasn't right when he hadn't called in days, but getting his ex pregnant? It was beyond a joke. I needed to calm down, i took my car keys and started the engine, not really sure where i was going. Then i remembered Grace, i'd swore that i'd get her back and now i didn't even know where she was, but i couldn't find her tonight.

I parked the car around the back of a public toliet, i hadn't really any idea where i was. I needed somewhere to stay, but first i needed to wash and put on clean clothes. Not sure of the state they were in, i headed into the public toliets. The sink was filthy, but there was no way i was going another night without washing. Making sure nobody was around i turned on the taps and soaked my body in the clean water, then i managed to change my clothes in one of the cubicles.
I finally felt cleaner than i had in days, but i still had nowhere to sleep. I decided that i would drive around town and searcf for a hotel or B&B with the little money that i had with me. Suddenly i heard a scream pierce the air...

BECCA
"Andy please, dont do this. Andy no!" I screamed as he held a knife up towards me, backing me into a corner of the dark alleyway. "You stupid little b*tch! Did you really think i wouldn't find out? Well did you?!" He screamed, i knew not to make him mad "i was going to tell you but i knew..."

He raised the knife so that it glimmered in the moonlight "What do you know you stupid slut!?" I felt something sharp pierce my skin, i held my stomach feeling the blood on my hands. "Andy dont" i cried moving away from him, he wasn't the type of guy to leave a job half done.

I didn't want to watch myself die. I turned to face the wall and waited for my life to end, with a stab of his already bloody knife. I held my hands over my ears closed my eyes but nothing happened. I turned around slowly, noticing Andy lay on the ground, the knife on the floor and a familiar face stood over him. "Eve?" i said in shock, "Oh my god Eve!" i sighed, rushing over to her and hugging her.

I was so scared but Eve made me feel better for a split second. I began to cry "hey, ssh its ok, im here" Eve said calmly stroking my hair. Come on lets call the police. "No!" i screamed "please Eve, dont call the police! You dont understand!"

"Eve listen to me, i know what im saying. Please dont ask any questions but you have to listen to me when i tell you not to phone the police." Eve didnt look convinced. "Becky, you're my baby sister and im not going to leave a man to walk the streets knowing what he did to you! He tried to kill you Becka!"

I knew what he was capable of and i knew he wasn't going to stay unconcious for long. "At least tell me whats going on," asked Eve. "I will but not here, Eve trust me we have to go now!"

"Fine" said Eve reluctantly "come on, my cars parked around the corner." I stopped ans stood staring at Andy "go!" shouted Eve. I grabbed onto Eves hand and we ran to the car, turned the key in the engine and sped off down the road in silence.
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Update 12 - Running away


EVE
I parked the car outside the block of flats where Becca was staying. We quickly rushed out of the car and up to the old building. It was a grotty looking apartment block, obviously only what Becca could afford. My stomach churned when i thought of her having to live here, she should have told me how bad things were.

We walked through the dark annex that led to the door of the flat. My fears were confirmed. On entering, i noticed how bad the place looked. There was 2 old sofas, an small storage unit, a filthy rug and a tattered bed in one corner. The walls were filthy and damp and the carpet was covered in grime and dust. We sat on the sofa and thought about what to do from here.

"Eve, im fine honestly. I've been living here for almost 3 months now and i've coped. Trust me, i'll be ok here." said Becca, i could hear the doubt in her voice. "Becca, i know you've done the best you can and im proud of you but please you cant stay here. Especially not after what Andy's tried to do to you, its not safe." I walked over to the storage unit and started to pack Becca's things, i put on a warm jacket and comfy pants too, it was getting cold outside.

"I have a suitcase in the corner, i'll start to pack the rest of my things" she said. After about 5 minutes we were packed and ready to move. "What's going to happen with Andy?" she asked me, "I dont know, if you ask me he'll try and find us. The further away from here the better."

We ran into the car, put the suitcases in the boot and locked the door. "You need to tell me what happened with you and Andy." I blurted out. "Becca, how can i help you when i dont even fully understand whats going on?" She looked at me sadly.

"I met Andy at a friends party. He said all the right things and i believed him, he got me right where he wanted me and i told myself that i was happy...that he loved me. My friends warned me not to get to close but i didn't listen. Then i got pregnant. I told my closest friend Ruby, and he found out. He attacked me when i didn't tell him...and i refused to get rid of the baby." She suddenly burst out crying.

"Oh Becca why didn't you tell me?" i said squeezing her hand, "so you still having the baby?" I asked. She nodded "yeah, i can't kill a baby Eve, i couldn't..." "Its ok, i understand." I replied. We pulled up outside a sign 'Apartment To Rent'. "Come on," i said getting out of the car. "Eve?" she asked, "why were you there tonight, what were you doing here?" I looked at her, "its a long story" i replied. Then i told her everything.
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Update 13 - What happened to Grace?


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Neither of us had slept well last night. I heard Becca crying at least twice, and i was awake nearly al night worrying...wondering whether i'd locked the door of the B&B room properly. It was sunny outside this morning, Becca lay awake on the bed in her pajamas, i didn't think it was a good idea for her to go to school. "Becca, i need to go and find Grace today." i said as i sat down next to her on the bed, "i'll lock the door, you'll be ok wont you?" She stared at me blankly. "Sure, just go."

I called a taxi and got dressed into some new clothes and styled my hair. "Becca, are you sure you're ok?" i asked worriedly "I guess. Just didn't sleep well last night thats all." she replied. I heard the taxi pull up outside. All the way there i kept worrying about Becca, and i was anxious to see Grace again.

The taxi pulled up outside the Social Services. I walked up to the front entrance, i could feel my heart beeting inside my chest. The room was small but cosy, and there was a red haired woman sat at the front desk. I smiled at her but she didn't smile back. Great make this easy for me why dont ya? I thought.

"Hello," i said shyly "my name is Eve Vaughan, i was wondering whether you could help me. My friend contacted you about a few months ago about a little girl baby i found abandoned on the streets. I was just wondering if you could tell me where she is now? I wanted to visit her..." The woman looked moodly at me, "look, we dont give out details like that. Im afraid i cant help you."

"Oh. Well you can look on your records for evidence of the call, my friend's name is Michelle..." she cut me off again. "Like i said, we dont give out personal details of adoptions." I was so mad at this woman, she wasn't even trying to help me. "Look. I need to know the address of the person who adopted her, surely you can tell me that much. You're not even trying to help me!" All of a sudden we heard the phone ring.

The woman got up from her desk. "All i can suggest is that you come back on Friday. The manager will be in then, he knows more than i do, maybe he can help." Then she left the room to answer the phone.

I had no time to think. I ran over to the computer and searched the personal files for adoptions in the last 6 months. There i found her, i could tell it was her by the photograph. She was registered as Grace, Michelle must have told Social Services the name i'd given her. I looked up the name and address of the person who had adopted her:
Mrs F. Hood
Hood Mannor
West Pleasant View
Sim City
SB2 5JB
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Update 14 - The Hood Family


The taxi pulled up outside this beautiful grand looking house, i was struck numb at the thought of even knocking on the door. I got out, thanking the driver, and walked up slowly towards the front door. I knocked once and waited. Suddenly a young woman, the maid, opened the door. "May i help you?" she asked sweetly, "Erm, yes hello. Im Eve Vaughan, i was wondering if i could speak to Mrs F. Hood?"

"Oh, you'll be wanting Miss Faye, she's in the drawing room at the moment. If you'd like to step this way and i'll notify her of your arrival." She lead me into the very grand and formal, yet cosy looking living room. I noticed photographs of the family on the walls. "Take a seat" she said, plumping up the cushions on the sofa. After 2 minutes or so, Mrs Hood came downstairs.

She sat down on the sofa and ushered me to sit next to her. "So," she began "how can i help you?" I swallowed hard. "Well, i believe you adopted a little girl from Sim City Social Services, Grace?" i said. "Carry on," she told me "oh sorry, anyway i was just wanted to see her. I was the woman who found her abandoned, i just wondered how she was?"

"Aggie, be a doll and bring Grace down from the nursery would you?" asked Faye boldly. "Yes mam" replied Aggie, the maid. Aggie can down a minute later holding a gorgeous little toddler, i instantly recognised her. Grace crawled along the floor towards us. "We hope to get her walking by spring, Aggie hasn't had much look so far." I smiled. "Would you excuse me whilst i get ready, my husband and i are going to a dance this evening." "No, you go ahead." i replied. She actually seemed pretty nice.

As soon as Aggie left the room Grace started crying, like the night i found her. "Ssh, its ok, im here, ssh." i cooed. She stopped crying, i forgot how much i'd missed her, she looked so different with her new posh hair and expensive clothes. Aggie came back in, "everything ok?" she asked. "Oh yeah, we're fine aren't we?" i said, tickling Grace.

Mr Hood came down the stairs, followed by Mrs Hood. They looked extremely formal and dressed up. I walked to meet them at the bottom of the stairs, "you both look...wonderful" i said shyly, "i can mind Grace for you whilst you're away if you like?" "No thank you dear, im sure Aggie will do fine, but feel free to come around whenever you like."

"Aggie, we should be home around 9, you have our pager number if you need us. Oh and nice meeting you Eve." Said Faye as she left, i handed Grace back to Aggie and called a taxi. I was going to get to see Grace afterall...
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like i said YOU STUPID WOMAN!!!
GO GET HER EVE!!
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Want me to update tonight??
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YES!!!!
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Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hannah_.]

Ok, i will maybe later.
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Awww man! at 3PM your time I have 2 go 2 bed!

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What time is it where you are...?
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9:36 PM

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Oh. Well stay up 'till 11 and you'll see the update.

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