Chapter 3
Catherine pulled up outside Lindsay's school and waited in the car park. The yellow tape was still wrapped around the flood lights, fluttering gently in the breeze. Lindsay walked over to the car and got in. "Hi sweetie!" Catherine smiled at her daughter. "How was your day?"
"Dull and quite depressing."
"Why honey?" Catherine started the engine and reversed out of the parking lot.
"Well, I had double maths, and there was an assembly about Nicole." She could see tears starting to form in Lindsay's eyes.
"Don't worry Lindsay, we'll find out who did this to her."
"You're working the case?"
"Is something wrong with that?"
"No, I'm just surprised Grissom let you. I know that he thinks you can become 'emotionally attached' sometimes."
"Sometimes, you just need that determination to catch the criminal Lindsay."
"I really hope you can catch the monster that did this to Nicole." There were a few moments of silence before either of them spoke again.
"Did Nicole have any known enemies?"
"I don't think so. She was really nice and popular; nearly everyone in our year liked her."
"Thank you for helping."
"No problem mom."
Catherine stopped the car just outside their house and switched off the engine. They got out and walked towards the door. Once they were inside, Lindsay dumped her school bag on the chair and laid down on the sofa. Nicole was all over the news, so the TV remained switched off.
"What time do you need to be at Laura's?" Catherine asked.
"Around 5. We need to set off soon."
"Ok. Have you packed?"
"Mom, I'm only staying overnight- it's not like I'm going on holiday." Lindsay laughed quietly to herself.
"I know that, but have you?"
"Yes."
"Good."
They got in the car once again and set off for Lindsay's friend Laura's house. Lindsay waved goodbye and went out of sight. It was Catherine's night off, so she ordered a take-out and watched a movie. She enjoyed being alone in the house. It was calming and quiet. A few hours later, she decided to go to bed and catch up on all the sleep she had been missing.