-Evie-

We're playing pool later that night. Liv is with us.

"What's Sam like?" Liv asks.

"She's really cool." Chad says.

"You say that because she let you wear Pokemon onesies to bed for a year." Mindy says.

"That's true." He says and we laugh.

"No, she isn't. Her dad left her mom when Tara was 8 and Sam was 13." Amber says. "Sam acted out, got in trouble with the cops. Then leaves town when she's 18."

I put a hand on her shoulder. "Amber, that was a long time ago. We don't know for sure if her dad leaving was because of Sam." I say.

"Oh, and I guess the daughter of an L.A. Detective would be good at finding facts, right?" She asks.

"Easy, there. Lose the temper. I'm not saying Sam is perfect. Nobody is. But the past is the past. As for Sam leaving Woodsboro, I don't blame her, especially given this town's blood stained history of the past few decades."

"Yeah, maybe Sam's changed." Mindy says.

"I don't want Tara to get hurt again." Amber says.

"You're protecting her from her own sister?" Wes asks.

"Someone has to."

"No guys are good enough for her and now her family's off limits too?"

"Motive." Mindy says. "'I get her or no one does'."

"Mindy, please."

"We're all suspects here. Except for Liv. Too boring to be a psycho."

I clear my throat and everyone looks at me.

"Speaking as an older sister myself, I know the bond between siblings. It's a strong and unbreakable one. Sam will do right by Tara. I'm confident in her." I say to them.

"Liv, Evie. You two want real drinks?" Vince asks. "Or are you two happy at the kids' table?"

"Listen, man, it was a summer fling." Chad says. "It didnt mean anything."

"Was I talking to you?"

"I don't give a fuck."

"Let's go, girls."

"Don't talk to Liv and Evie! I don't want to hear you talk."

"Shut up." Vince threatens before pulling out a switchblade.

"You!" The bartender says to Vince. "You can escort yourself out or let the cops do it." She warns.

I just punch him hard in the mouth. He and the others look at me in shock.

"In case you don't remember, Vince, I was kissing Liv more than I was kissing you. That means I like girls like that, not guys. Now leave before my father gets here." I say.

"You're not gay." He says.

"Yeah, I am. Now go!"

"You too, kids." The bartender says.

I'm the first outside and I tase Vince, dropping him.

"You bitch!"

"Fuck off."

I walk away with my frends.

"You standing up to him like that, Evie...I won't lie...I thought it was kinda hot." Mindy says.

"Jerk needs to learn he isnt getting with me anymore." I say then look at Amber. "Want me to drop you off at home?"

"It's okay. Thanks for offering."

I nod then get in my car and drive to my house outside of town.

I get home and see my mom on the couch. "Hey, Mom."

She looks at me and smiles softly. "Hey, sweetheart. How was your day?"

"Not bad. My friends and I went to check on Tara in the hospital."

"How is she?"

I sit next to her. "All things considered, I think she's doing okay. Her sister's back in town."

She looks surprised. "Really?"

I nod. "We let her and Tara have some time so we went out and shot some pool. We had fun...till that asshole Vince showed up. O told him something I need to tell you, Mom. Something I've known for a little while now."

"I already know, honey."

I look at her. "You do??"

She laughs soflty. "You think your dad and I can't hear you on your phone, flirting with your friend Amber all night long?" She asks then wraps her arms around me. "And I can vouch for your dad when I say we love you no matter who you love."

I lean on her and relax. My phone rings and I see it's Amber so I stand up and answer. "Hey, does the sheriff need me to come back?"

"No, can you come to the hospital? Sam says she was attacked." Amber says.

"Wait, what?" I say.

"Yeah. Can you get down here?"

"I'm on my way." I say then we end the call and I look at my mom. "Sam was attacked at the hospital. Amber asked me to swing by."

She nods. "Go be with your friends. You got your key?" She asks.

I nod then head to my car and drive to the hospital.

I walk into the room Tara's in and see her, Amber, Sam, Richie, and Sheriff Hicks.

"Evie?" Tara says.

I look at her. "Amber told me what happened." I say then look at Sam. "You okay?"

"Been better." She says as she and Hicks step out of the room.

I turn to Amber.

"I'm sorry. I just didn't want to be here without some support." She says.

I shake my head. "Don't apologize." I say as I hug her and she hugs back. I hug Tara when Amber and I pull away.

"Why would Sam be targeted?" Richie asks and Amber and Tara look at me.

"What?" I ask.

"You're the detective girl. Why do you think?" Amber asks.

I shrug. "No clue." I say as Sam comes back in.

"Delightful as ever." She says.

"Yeah, she still barely tolerates me as it is." I tell her.

"You okay?" Tara asks.

"...Could I have a minute with my sister, guys?" Sam asks.

"Of course." I say then Amber, Richie, and I leave the room. The second I'm out, I get a call on my phone. "It's my dad. He's probably organizing a search party for me. I need to take this." I tell them then step away from them and tap Answer. "Hey, Dad. I know I should be home, but I had to check on Tara's sister, Sam."

"It's okay, honey. I'm not mad. There's been a murder." He says.

I tense up. "...Who?"

"That scumbag you told me about."

"Vince is dead?? How?"

"...Knife wound to the side of the neck."

I know I should be happy about this, but I'm somehow shocked more than anything. "...I'd better tell Liv. I'm headed to my car. I'll be home soon. I love you, Daddy."

"I love you too, sweetheart."

We end the call and I text Liv. "He's dead." I send to her.

I see that she's typing a reply. "Who?"

"Vince."

She sends a shocked emoji. "How?"

"My dad said a stab to the carotid by the sound of it. I know I should feel happy, but a part of me is still shocked."

"Same. But at least we dont have to worry about that creep anymore."

"Yeah." I reach my car. "I'm headed home. See you tomorrow. Night."

"Night." She adds a heart emoji to the text as I get in my car. I get another mystery call and hit answer.

"Happy with my work?" A voice asks.

"You're the ass who attacked Tara and killed Vince."

"Vince is the only favor you get from me. You're gonna suffer and I'm gonna enjoy it. This'll be a fun game."

"My life isn't a game, you sick fuck!"

"Oh, yes it is! And it is going to end with you bleeding out at my feet. And your lying whore of a mother will be next to you, dying!" He says then ends the call.

I sigh and drive back home.

That's chapter two

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