The next day arrived. Lauren stayed at Amy's house last night and Amy's bedroom was covered with pizza boxes, clothes all over the places and empty alcohol bottles. Amy was on her laptop, checking facebook.

''Bolton's having a party tonight.'' Amy read ''Anyone can go.''

''Is he?'' Lauren questioned, unconvinced

''Yeah, come and see.'' Amy beckoned ''He tagged us in it.''

Lauren bent beside Amy to read Bolton's latest facebook update.

Yo peeps! Party at ma place…all can come-with Dannii 'loveyoucraig' Harker, Leesh Dillon, Paul Langers, Phil Ryan, Karla Bentham, Michaela White, Ros Victoria McCain, Chlo 'Izzy' Charles, Donte 'Izzy' Charles, Janeece Kylie Marie Bryant, Flick Mellor (Kelly), Marley Kelly (Mellor), Lottie Andrews, Amy Louise Porter, Finn 'Badboy' Sharkey, Joshy Boy Stevenson

''OK.'' Lauren agreed ''Beats Chemistry revision.''

''Shall we ask if Lindsay can go?'' Amy suggested ''It's about time she let her hair down.''

''OK.'' Lauren smiled

Amy typed out a message to Bolton on facebook.

Hey, me n Lauren r deffo up 4 it…just wonderin can Lindsay James come ?

Bolton typed a message back to Amy.

U mean Lindsay James the murdered…when did she get released ?

Like a few months back. So can she?

KK…bring any other Waterloo Road peeps

''He said yes.'' Amy told Lauren

''Great.'' Lauren beamed

Lindsay was in school extra early. Her mother was being a complete cow towards her with the whole marriage thing. She wasn't going back home tonight. Her mum and sister had both blown their chances. Lindsay found out yesterday her mum had a new boyfriend, John Holland, so Lindsay didn't know why she was patronising her. After all, her and John will probably end up getting married. The only reason why Lindsay thinks her mother objects to it all is because she married her dad at 16 and then had Lindsay at 18. She and Scott were different, much different. They wouldn't rush into anything and they've known each other for 3 years now and that was long enough. They didn't want kids at a young age either, maybe in 5 or 6 years.

''You're in school early.'' Came a voice

Lindsay turned round and saw Matt approaching her.

''Yeah I know.'' Lindsay said ''I thought I'd do some work.''

''OK.'' Matt smiled

Lindsay headed to the 6th form common room and switched on a computer. Another reason why she left early is because of John. She dreads being left with him on her own…

Flashback

It was a couple of days before Lindsay's 13th birthday. Emily and Mrs James were going out to get Lindsay's birthday presents, the food and stuff for her party, leaving her with Mr James. For nearly 2 years, Mr James had been coming into Lindsay's room and raping her. He also took her to the countryside to 'ride her horse', but he would do stuff to her, like touching and kissing. Lindsay became clingy to her mum and would have terrible mood swings, but Mrs James just put it down to hormones.

''Bye love.'' Mr James waved to Mrs James

Mr James waited until Mrs James sped off down the street. Lindsay sat on the sofa, watching TV, hoping her dad would leave her alone. Mr James sat on the sofa next to Lindsay. She felt a pair of eyes staring at her and she felt uncomfortable. Mr James muted the TV and started touching Lindsay in inappropriate ways.

''Get off me!'' Lindsay snapped, jumping off the sofa

''Hey babe, I ain't hurting you.'' Mr James insisted

''Just leave me alone, you perv!'' Lindsay ordered, running upstairs

Lindsay ran up to her room and slammed the door. She pushed her chest of drawers in front of the door and other heavy items to barricade herself in. Lindsay heard two heavy feet storming up the stairs. Her heart began to race and she started sweating. Ever since Mr James started on Lindsay, he use to whip her to teach her a lesson. Lindsay was always covered in bruises and wore jumpers and jeans to cover them up. At school, she avoided PE or got dressed in the loos.

''Lindsay, let me in!'' Shouted Mr James

''No, I hate you.'' Lindsay screamed ''One day you'll be sorry! I wish you was dead!''

''Give up Lindsay.'' Mr James told her ''I'm the boss in this house and you do what I tell you. I give you everything-gifts, trips, holidays, money and you go to the best private school.''

''You can have it all back and I'll go to a different school, like Waterloo Road or Glossop Hill.'' Lindsay argued, she'd do anything for him to leave her alone

''Don't be silly, Lindsay.'' Mr James bellowed ''Whilst you live here, you do what I tell you and I'll do anything I like.''

''Leave me alone!'' Lindsay pleaded, her fury turning into upset

Mr James finally gave up and Lindsay was delighted when her mum came home. She stayed with her mum for the rest of the day and didn't leave her side

''Hey Linds.'' Lauren smiled

''Oh hey.'' Lindsay said in a daze

''How long have you been here?'' Lauren wondered

''About half an hour.'' Replied Lindsay

''Here Lindsay.'' Began Lauren ''There's a party tonight at Bolton's and we were wondering if you wanted to come.''

''Me?'' Lindsay gasped in shock

''Yeah, it's about time you had a good time to enjoy yourself.'' Lauren explained ''Even though you're getting married, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself.''

''Thanks.'' Lindsay said, appreciating their kind gesture ''But I haven't got any nice clothes.''

''Come round to mine after school.'' Lauren offered ''I have quite a few dresses you can borrow.''

After school came and Lindsay, Lauren and Amy were all going to Lauren's house. Lindsay was nervous about seeing her old classmates and what they'd think of her, especially Danielle, Aleesha and Michaela. The 3 of them were walking down the street, having a laugh. Lindsay felt happy and was starting to enjoy herself. They saw 2 boys coming in their direction, one was tall on had light brown skin whilst the other was shorter and had black hair.

''Hey Bolton.'' Amy said ''Hi Paul.''

''Yo.'' Bolton said ''How are you lot doing at school.''

''Year 13 now.'' Lauren sighed ''We're getting old.''

''What's been happening?'' Asked Paul

''Well, we've had 2 different heads since you've been gone, abandoned babies, teacher affairs, threatening to close the school…'' Lauren reeled out a long list

The 5 of them chatted all the way to Lauren's house, catching up on what they were doing. Paul was at college, doing a public services course whilst Bolton was kick starting his career as a rapper and radio presenter.

''Well, we'll see you boys tonight.'' Lauren told them

''Bye.'' Paul waved

''See ya.'' Amy said