Chapter 10

Aaron walked through the wet and windy weather that had descended on the village. He always heard from other people like Pearl and Betty how the weather can sometimes reflect your mood. He'd always laughed about it, thought it was a load of old rubbish. Not today though. The weather was exactly as Aaron felt. With a heavy heart he slowly shuffled towards the garage. Cain caught sight of him approaching and walked towards him

"Not today eh kid?" Cain smiled, placing his hand on Aaron's shoulder.

"Then when Cain?"

"When you...I don't know. When you've come to terms with it."

"Oh you mean come to terms with the fact my boyfriend - well, ex-boyfriend now, AND my Uncle; the man I look up to, the man I see as a role model - christ knows why, lied to me? Caused the death of my best friend? That's what you expect me to come to terms with?"

"Right, you listen, Yes Aaron we were wrong to lie to you, but don't you DARE blame us for Adam's death! What happened to him was an accident!"

"Bullshit!"

"Have you just came here to abuse me then? You can cry and scream and swear as much as you want Aaron but you know deep down we aren't responsible for Adam!"

Aaron sighed and shook his head., He knew they were right. Ever since Aaron left the hospital he hadn't even heard from Ed and there was no signs of him being around.

"Cain...Tell me honestly, DO you think it was just an accident? You don't think Ed..."

"Aaron, unless that boy has a death wish, no, I don't think Ed was responsible. If i knew or thought any differently you know I would tell you."

Aaron nodded his head. "I don't suppose there's any chance of any work? I'm going mental at home. I know she means well but I can't stand Mum pussyfooting around me all the time."

"You can do a couple of hours, no more, you look like hell kid and I'm not gonna have you getting ill on my conscience aswell. And it's strictly phones and paperwork still."

Aaron nodded and walked into the garage, sitting on the small blue chair in the office, it didn't take long for the phone to ring. Aaron answered it and took all the customers details and headed out to Cain.

"Got another call out for you. About 5 miles from here, that country lane where the big lake is. You're looking for a posh twat with a yellow Ferrari."

"Wow. Charm school was wasted on you wasn't it kid?" Cain laughed, taking the details from Aaron.

"Just shut up and go get Cameron, will yer?"

"Want a bit of fun while I'm away do ya?"

"Trust me if he was gay and single I'd be all over that. You're the one who doesn't want me left on my own!"

Cain smiled at Aaron and nodded, he summoned Cameron and when he arrived at the garage, Cain jumped into the pick up truck and headed off out of Emmerdale.

Aaron turned and walked back into the garage, Cameron following close behind

"Stupid question but...How are you?"

"I feel like lost. Like I've lost a limb or something. Pretty stupid eh?"

"Not at all Aaron. Adam had a big impact on your life. Has there...Do you know when the funeral is?"

"I don't know. I'm planning on heading up to Butler's tomorrow, See how they're doing."

Cameron nodded "I know we've never really spoke all that much Aaron but...I want you to know you can come to me. I know what your Mum's like, she over-reacts, she repeats things you say to others...I just want you to know that I'm not like that. Whatever you say to me, stays with me."

Aaron nodded "Thanks Cameron. Seriously it means a lot. Brew?" Aaron asked, gesturing to the kettle

"Yeah go on then. Looks like there's not much to do here anyway."

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Cain soon arrived at the location Aaron told him to. There in front of him was the yellow Ferrari, but there was no sign of the driver.

"Hello? Someone call for a mechanic?"

Cain approached the vehicle and looked in the window, there was no one there. The bonnet of the car had been opened but other than that, there were no other signs of life.

"I've got other people needing assistance you know!" Cain hollered, getting angry.

His body tensed as he heard a voice behind him "Better tell them they've got a long wait then..."

Cain spun around and caught a quick glimpse at the owner of the vehicle before being struck on the head. Cain collapsed onto the floor in pain, blood seeping from his head.

"You really think I'm gonna let you get away with what you did to me?"

"What, you're gonna kill me?" Cain asked, struggling to get to his feet.

"Maybe. Probably do a better job than you did. Oh wait..I already have..Nasty business that, Adam crashing."

"Oh my god...Why?"

"Why? He was trying to take Aaron away from me!"

"Adam wasn't gay!"

"Funny that, that's what Aaron said. I know what was going on. I'm not stupid. Wonder if Aaron had any idea he was talking to me on that phone?"

"You so much as lay a finger on my nephew and I swear to god I'll make you beg to die!"

"Who says you're going to get that chance?" Ed snarled, pulling Cain up by his overalls.

"What are you doing?"

"Making you suffer." Ed smiled. He approached his Ferrari and slammed down the bonnet and pushed Cain into the passenger seat. He pulled a roll of duct tape from his pocket and wound it around Cain's hands tightly. "I think me and you should go for a little ride."

Ed calmly walked round to the driver's side of the car, opened the door and got in, starting the engine. He turned the car so it was facing the lake.

Cain's eyes widened when he realised what Ed was going to do. "Ed, you don't have to do this..."

"And where's the fun in that?" Ed smiled, starting the engine again.

"You wouldn't. Drive a £500,000 car into a lake?"

"Funny thing about that. I'm insured. Could say it was stolen. You'd be the unfortunate little joyrider who crashed and died."

Ed pulled the duct tape out of hs pocket again and wrapped it around the hand brake, making sure it would stay on. The car slowly rolled towards the lake. "Tell Adam i said Hi..." Ed whispered, leaning forward with a knife and cutting Cain's hands free. Ed jumped out of the car and slammed the door, locking it behind him and leaving Cain trapped. Ed stood on the banks of the lake and waved at Cain as the car hit the water and slowly began to sink. The last thing he saw was Cain's desperate attempts and kicking, punching and clawing at the windows before it disappeared under the water.

TBC