Weeks went by, Layla spoke to most of her friends friends, but never joined them for a drink in the Queen Vic. Instead, her and Lucy started going for a vodka in Sharon's new bar down the road.
I suppose when your brother is sent down for murder, you can't face those who made it happen!
Layla and Lucy spent ages together, they were becoming best friends again. Layla also got to know Lucy's brother Peter. And her dad Ian!
"You two coming down the Vic tonight for a drink?" Peter asked as Layla and Lucy walked by the vegetable stall on the market
"Rather not! I mean I need to get to sleep early, I've got a lecture tomorrow!" Layla was struggling for excuses.
"Come on! You can stay out at least till ten. Bobby ain't even in bed by then!" Lucy pleaded
"No... I've got stuff to do!"
"Like what?" Peter joined in on the conversation
"Like... Preparing and... Stuff! Anyway, my brother's hearing is tomorrow so..."
"Oh! Pretty pretty purrrleeease!" Lucy whined
"Oh! If it will stop you from moaning then yes!"
Lucy cheered. Peter smiled. They waited as the hours passed by.
Later on, the large group of friends walked through the door of the Vic. Everyone stated what drink they wanted. Peter pushed Layla towards the bar, signalling that it was her round.
"Are you sure it's going to work?" Dexter asked Lucy
"Of course. I mean they have to start talking sooner or later!" Lucy replied
Peter groaned and walked over to Lucy "Tracey's serving!" he said
"Oh! It's not my fault I don't know Mick's shifts!" Lucy defended
Just then Mick walked out of the kitchen and took over Tracey's shift. Lucy smirked at Peter who just rolled his eyes.
"Layla?" Mick asked gently as Layla walked over to the bar
"Just take my order so I can go!" she demanded
"Tracey. Hold the bar for a moment... Layla, I apologise in advance for what I'm about to do!" Mick scooped Layla up and carried her into the back. He dropped her on the stairs and she started to shout.
"Mick! What the hell!" she yelled
"You've been avoiding me, what else was in supposed to do!"
"I don't know... Send me a text!"
"What the hell is going on down here!" Shirley yelled running down the stairs with Johnny by her side
"Ask Mick! He was the one that dragged me through... Oh. I've just realised what is going on here!" Layla shouted. The others looked confused "It's Lucy and that lot! They're fed up of us arguing. They brought me here to manipulate me into speaking to you!"
"Well it's not quite like that!" Johnny butted in
"Wait! Are you in on this?" Layla pointed at Johnny
"No! Well... Yes! But..."
"But nothing! I thought you were my friend?!"
"I was! But you're taking this thing with your brother out on everyone else. It's just not fa..."
"You don't know me! Okay. You don't know how my life has been! All i want is for you and the others to leave me alone!" Layla yelled before grabbing her bag and legging it out of the Vic. Lucy looked at Peter as they saw her run out. Peter shook his bead at the stupid idea his sister had had!