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Within moments Peter was on his feet, but a firm tug on the sleeve of his jacket brought him to a halt.
'No Peter' Leanne's voice was full of authority, her eyes narrowed as she watched her husband's eyes flicker nervously between her own and the door.
'Lea, you saw what a state she was in, I can't ignore her' Peter said earnestly.
'Yes I did, but it's not up to you to go after her' Leanne said, struggling with her husbands consistent feelings of needing to protect Carla.
'Well can you see anyone else going after her? No, you can't. and I'm her a friend, so whether you like it or not, I'm going to see if she's alright' Peter said, shrugging Leanne's hand off his jacket and defiantly turning away from her, and walking towards the door.
'And why do you think that is?' Leanne said bitterly as she watched her husband disappear from sight and into Carla's life, once again.
She closed her eyes, hanging her head in despair for a moment before she felt the heavy thud of Ken's hand on her back.
'I wouldn't worry too much, you know Peter just wants to see she's alright' Ken said, though his voice conveyed what everyone was feeling deep down.
'Oh really, is that all it is?' Leanne said, cursing the tears she felt building up in her eyes.
All Ken could offer her was a feeble smile, unsure of what to say to console his daughter in law.
