Home and Away Uncovered Secrets and Psychos
Chapter Two
Peter tried to force a smile at the familiar puzzled faces staring at him. It had been five years and he was on the same case again! He looked over at Leah who was showing Sally photos of Daisy and VJ and Sally was showing Leah photos of Pippa at school. Peter looked across the room Rebecca, Tammy, Claire and Pippa were playing with VJ and next to them Joe and Daisy were asleep in their prams. He then realised that everyone was there and began speaking;
"Um hi everybody now before I begin I just want to thank each and every one of you for coming here today, I know it must have been hard to close down your shops or to take your kids out of school but this is really important", Peter stopped and looked at everyone to see if they were taking him seriously and they were.
"I know some of you have dreaded this exact day every year for the last five years. I have, Leah has and I'm sure more of you have as well. But Sarah, Sarah Lewis was sent to prison this time five years ago and was sentenced for ten years however she was today released on bail", Peter stopped as he saw the residents gasp in horror and shock, Dani Sutherland had tears in her eyes as she knew Sarah would be after her.
"And that isn't the worst part, she is moving back to Summer Bay next week. Not tomorrow Ms. Fletcher your student was wrong. I know you'll all be worried but Sarah will be living with a woman called Michelle, who will be with Sarah at all times and make sure she isn't causing a stir , carrying weapons or trying to hurt any of you. I called you all here today to give you a bit of warning and to also reassure you that Michelle will be looking after Sarah and help keep you safe. Thank You. No I think we should all head to the diner and have a buffet with the children", Peter finished his speech and went to the diner with everybody else.
"I can't believe how much she's grown", Leah said to Sally "I mean last time I saw her she was in nappies!" Leah said. They were discussing their children and how much they'd grown since they last saw each other.
"Pippa, come over here a second I want you to meet someone ", Sally said smiling.
"Thanks Sal", Leah smiled knowing Sally was going to introduce Pippa to her.
"Pippa this is your Auntie Leah!" Sally introduced her daughter to her best friend.
"Hello", Pippa said shyly to Leah
"Hi Pippa WOW! You are such a grown up girl now", Leah said
Pippa smiled "Is that your baby girl over there?"
"Yes that's Daisy why? Is she crying?" Leah asked
"Yes", Pippa giggled.
"Oh sorry Sal I'll be back in a sec thanks Pippa!" Leah said whilst rushing over to her baby.
Over in a booth sat Dani, Peter and Beth.
"S-so she's free?" Dani stuttered "She C-can g-go wherever she wants the diner the s-surf club?" Dani questioned Peter.
"I'm afraid so Dani but don't worry Michelle will be with her at all times your safe", Peter explained.
"B-but what if Sarah hurts Michelle or knocksher out w-what will we d-do then?" Dani asked.
"Look Dani, Michelle is a professional she knows how to handle nut-cases like Sarah alright?" Peter checked with the worried 20 year-old
"Yeah thanks", Dani said.
Peter then stood up and made another announcement "In the meantime though guys before Sarah arrives just relax, take it easy and act normal. If you act scared around her and Michelle you might just give her some ideas", Peter warned "Just go to work, hang out with your friends, take the kids to school, go for a surf don't make her think she's won ok?" Peter said smiling encouragingly.
"So where are you staying?" Sally asked Leah whilst helping her and Peter put the cases and kids in the car.
"Um just The Sands in Yabbie Creek", Leah told Sally the hotel name she was staying at.
"How long will you be here for?" Flynn asked
"About two months", Peter announced.
Leah raised her eyebrows but then smiled maybe staying in Summer Bay wasn't too bad.
