'What's going on in that head of yours, Carla?' Peter asks as he places a cup of coffee in front of Carla.
'I don't know how I'm going to get through this... I don't think I can get through this Peter.' She admits.
'You can and you will. I know this seems like history repeating itself but the police have so much evidence, Carla. Even if he pleads not guilty they've got enough evidence to find him guilty. They have to find him guilty.' He says placing his hand on her shoulder.
'But they don't do they? They didn't find Frank guilty. I just don't think I can go through the whole giving evidence, reliving that night over and over.' She replies quietly.
'Look at me... You can and will get through this. You've got Nick who as much as I dislike the guy I know he's great for you and I can see just how happy he makes you.' He says causing her to sigh.
'I don't want to hurt him.' She whispers, tears filling her eyes.
'Then don't. I genuinely think you two are going to be okay.' He says smiling slightly.
'Maybe you just need some time away? It helped after Frank didn't it? Take Poppy and get away for a few weeks?' He suggests.
'I don't know.' She says quietly.
'Hey, I missed you.' Nick says smiling as he wraps his arms around Carla and hugging her close to his body. The front door closes behind them as Peter leaves the flat.
'I missed you too.' She replies letting her head rest on his shoulder.
'You okay?' He asks instantly feeling her body relax in his embrace.
'I think I need to get away for a while, like I did after Frank you know?' She says and he kisses the top of her head.
'Do you think that would help?' He asks.
'I do. I just if I'm going to give evidence I need to get away from here first, clear my head for a bit you know?' She replies.
'Okay. Have you spoken to Peter about this? Is he okay with you taking Poppy away?' He asks and she nods her head.
'It was his idea.' She replies.
'Okay. So where are we going?' He asks and she tilts her head to glance up at him.
'We?' She asks and he nods his head.
'Well unless you want to go on your own.' He replies.
'No, no... I'd really like you to come with me if you don't mind.' She admits and he smiles.
'Well let's decide where we're going then and I'll let Leanne know in the morning.' He says.