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Carla and Michelle are sat at a table in the corner of the hospital canteen. They are sat opposite each other, both with coffees in front of them. They both appear to be in quite a dazed state of mind with Carla, in particular, hunched over her drink.

'I can't get my head round this; it's crazy.' Michelle shook her head, still clearly in shock.

'Tell me about it. I keep pinching myself hoping this is a horrible nightmare.' Carla mumbled, gloomily stirring her cup of coffee, her eyes red and puffy from crying.

'Is there any news on the driver yet?'

'There was no-one else at the scene when the paramedics got there. With any luck he's bleeding to death in a ditch somewhere.' Carla spoke with real anger in her voice, as if spitting venom.

'You don't mean that.'

'I do. He could have killed my daughter.'

'Do you know who did it?' Michelle asked.

'The lads are pretty convinced it's her ex-dealer. Lenny Sykes or something.' Carla sighed, exhausted.

'Where are the boys?

'They said they were gonna go and sort Lenny out. I hope they kill him.' Carla said through gritted teeth.

'I hope they don't find him.' Michelle said.

'What?' Carla exclaimed in shock.

'Lenny's a vile piece of scum. You've seen what he's capable of. I don't think it'll do Jaimee any good to wake up and be told her mates have been savagely beaten.' Michelle explained.

'I did actually try and stop them but they're so protective of Jay.'

'Look do you want me to stay with Jaimee tonight? Give you a break.'

'Thanks but I've already told the doctor I'm stopping here. Peter's gone to pack my overnight bag.'

'Are you sure that's a good idea? I don't want you wearing yourself out.'

'There's no way I'll be able to relax tonight, whether I'm here or at home and to be honest I really don't wanna leave her. I hate being here instead of at her bedside.'

'You still need to eat Carla. You shouldn't feel guilty.'

'I suppose. How's Ryan?'

'I called him earlier but he barely said a word. I think he's shaken up by the whole thing. He said he's gonna try and get in at some point to see her.'

'Talk about an anti-drugs advert eh?'

'Mmm.'

There is silence between them for a while before Julie and Brian burst into the canteen.

'We're so sorry we've taken so long to get here. The whole road was blocked off and we got diverted down a country road. Then the bloody clutch went on the car. We've only got a temporary repair for now.' Brian exclaimed, looking a little flushed.

'I'll get one of the lads to do it for you. I'm sure you'll get a discount, mates rates and all that.' Carla said.

'Thanks.' Brian replied, grateful.

'It's the least I can do.'

'How is she?' Julie asked, concerned about Jaimee's well-being.

'Not good. She's been unconscious since the crash so they don't know if there's gonna be any lasting damage.'

'Oh the poor love.' Julie gasped, close to tears.

'We were just about to head back to her room but we can hang back a bit if you want? Give you two a little time with her.' Carla offered.

'Only if you're sure?' Brian asked.

'Of course. I'm grateful to you both for taking Jaimee in the way you did. I completely over reacted about the whole thing and I'm just glad someone was there for her when she needed a friend.' Carla smiled warmly at Julie and Brian.