Carla spent the night packing her bags, tears streaming down her face, thinking about everything that she is going to leave behind. But she knew she couldn't let Rob get her, she knew he would go after the people close to her.

She finally packed the last of her stuff and stood in the middle of her flat looking around at her empty flat. She couldn't tell Michelle that she was going, so she wrote her a letter. She put the letter in an envelope and wrote Michelle's name on the front. She ordered a taxi to take her to the airport, she walked put the flat knowing Michelle was working so she wouldn't bump into her. As Carla left the flat, Amy came round the corner

'Hi Carla, you going on holiday?' Amy asked

'Er...yeah' Carla lied

'Where you going?'

'Cornwall'

'Nice. See you when you get back' Amy said walking off

'Amy!' Carla shouted

'Yeah'

'Could you give this to Chelle' Carla said giving Amy the letter

'Sure' Amy said as the taxi pulled up. Carla put her suitcases in the boot and got in, driving off fairly quickly.

'Hi dad' Amy said walking into the pub 'Where's Michelle?'

'Changing a barrel. She will be back up in a minute, how come?' Steve asked

'Carla wanted me to give this to her' She said showing him the letter

'Here she is' Steve said as Michelle came back up

'What?' Michelle asked

'Carla asked me to give you this' Amy said handing the letter to Michelle

'Take it into the back room and have a break if you want babe' Steve said

Michelle went into the back room, sat on the sofa and opened the letter

Michelle, I can't believe I am saying goodbye to you like this. I've had to leave Weatherfield for my safety and to keep the people closest to me safe. I can't tell you why I've gone but as soon as I know it is safe to come back then I will tell you what's happened.

Nobody knows where I have gone, but if you want to send me a letter then send it to Suzy and she will send it to me.

I hope that this doesn't hurt you so much. But I know if I stayed in Weatherfield then you would not be safe. You are the closest person to me, and I know he will come after you.

I know you Michelle, so you will be crying by this point of the letter. So just read this next bit and think about all the happy moments in your life. Remember when Paul told your parents we were getting married, you were the only one who was happy for us. You've been there for me since day one and I am so grateful for that babe. Do you remember that day when you asked me to be Katie's godmother, that was one of the happiest days of my life. I never thought I'd be asked to be anyone's godmother but the fact that you believe in me. Over the years Michelle you have been there for me through everything, losing Paul and Liam, my addiction and my rollercoaster love life.

I hope that I can sort this out before baby McDonald number 3 comes, and I can be the babies godmother. But if I am not back please make someone else the godmother.

I'm going to miss you so much Michelle.

See you soon

Carla

Xxx

Michelle could barely read the end of the letter; her eyes were filled with tears. Some tears fell from her face and hit the paper. How could her best friend leave her like that?

She just sat there frozen looking at the letter. Steve just walked through the door expecting Michelle to be okay

'Babe, what's wrong?' Steve asked seeing his wife in tears

'It's Carla she's gone' Michelle cried

'Gone where?'

'I don't know. She didn't say' Steve sat down beside Michelle and pulled her into his chest 'She left me this letter'

Steve read the letter and also teared up at what Carla had said

'Why don't you write to her then babe? Or text her'

'Yeah I think I will. Tomorrow.'

'Okay then. Do you want the rest of the night off?' Steve asked

'No. I'll tidy myself up then I'll come out and help you'

'Okay babe' Steve left the room and returned to the pub.

Michelle sat on the sofa. She leant back and put her hands on the stomach

'She'll be back soon baby. Auntie Carla will be back' Michelle whispered.