Twenty eight

Rick went into Summer's room and searched for the card from Emily as well as the phone number for Elliott. Once he had found them he took the letter downstairs and went to the office. Denis looked up from his search when Rick walked in. "I'm not letting her out yet Rick," Denis said straightaway.

Rick shrugged. "Suit yourself but I'll just phone Emily. I have her number you see," he said holding out Emily's card.

"and why would you do that Rick?" Denis asked.

"because of this," Rick replied holding up the letter and Summer's information sheet.

"You took it," Denis growled. Rick nodded.

"Yeah and I know that you are her uncle and that you're not supposed to touch her because her mum would have taken you to court," Rick said calmly.

"Well her mum's dead and can't take me to court," Denis said evilly. Rick shrugged.

"true. But Emily could take you when she finds out. And Elliott, her brother's dad, would not be happy either and might even take you to court for Summer's benefit," Rick stated holding up the phone number for Elliott.

"What do I have to do to stop you from calling Emily?" Denis asked.

"Let her out and don't touch her. If you touch her again I will phone Emily," Rick threatened.

"Fine, I'll let her out. Oh and you're grounded for a week," Denis said picking up the cellar keys and leaving the office. Rick shrugged. Summer was getting out.

***2 hours later***

Summer was in her room with Mia, Rick, Kitty, Lucy and Abby. She had bruises all up her arm and a cut lip from trying to escape the cellar. Abby was explaining what had happened.

"So even after he believed all of us he still didn't let you out saying you deserved to be there. I went to break you out last night and found the reason why," Abby told Summer. Summer leaned forward slightly. Abby glanced at Rick not sure how to tell her.

"Denis is your uncle. He's your dad's brother. And he wanted revenge on your mum as he blames her for his brother's death but because she's dead he wants revenge on you," Rick continued. Summer looked at Rick sadly.

"my dad's dead?" she asked. Rick nodded.

"I thought you knew," he said. Summer shook her head. "I'm sorry."

"So how did you actually get me out then?" Summer asked everyone. Everyone pointed at Abby and Rick.

"Actually it was more Rick than me. He kept the pieces of paper, found Emily's number and Elliott's and threatened to phone them because your mum told your uncle that if he laid a finger on you she'd take him to court. So Rick decided that if he kept the pieces of paper until he agreed to let you out then he could threaten to get Emily and Elliott to take him to court," Abby explained. Rick shrugged.

"it worked but I had to hand the pieces of paper back," Rick said sadly. "But I did photocopy them so if he does touch you we can still call Emily." Summer smiled.

"Thanks guys, for getting me out of there. And Kitty I'm sorry about the loud noises," Summer apologised.