The Society: Psycho's Plot

V. Last Resort

Allie and Will were back in the wine cellar, waiting and dreading for tomorrow to arrive. They'd both sat in silence for a while, neither knowing what to say to ease the mood. Their silence was interrupted by Kelly entering the cellar.

"Hey" she greeted them

"Please tell me you've come to break us outta here" Will hoped

"I wish I was, but I think it would take more than me to get you out of here" she answered, "I am on your side, though"

"It's a nice thought, but it's a bit late now" Allie spoke

"Hopefully not, that's why I'm here. I wanted you to know that Gordie is calling some of us together tonight, including me and Grizz" Kelly explained, "We're gonna try and put our heads together and come up with way to get you out of this"

"Thanks for keeping us informed" Allie smiled weakly, "We'll be here hoping for the best, right?"

"Right" Will agreed

"I'm not going to say anymore in case they hear" Kelly gestured to someone who was at the door, "I'll see you tomorrow"

Kelly left the cellar, leaving Allie and Will alone in silence once again.

* * * * *

Tristan was sat on his sofa, drinking a cup of tea and enjoying the peace. He was lost in thought. Thought of better times, before he ended up in so-called New West Ham. He stared at a photo on the fireplace. It was of him and someone he could no longer be with. Not family, but more than a friend. It was the photo of him and Greg Dewey. He was abruptly brought out of this daydream by a knock at his door. This was starting to bother Tristan. After all, he'd never had visitors in all the months he'd been here.

"It better not be Campbell again" he muttered to himself

He got up and answered the door, slightly relieved to find it was Grizz and Sam on his doorstep.

"What are you two doing here?" Tristan asked, signing for Sam

"We need your help" Sam said

"Really?" Tristan replied in a sarcastic tone that only Grizz could notice

"Allie and Will were found guilty at the trial today, and we don't know what sentence Lexie intends to give them" Grizz explained

"And how is that my problem?" Tristan asked

"Can we just come in and talk, please?" Grizz replied

Tristan reluctantly stood aside and gestured for them to come in. Grizz and Sam looked at each other before heading in. Grizz went first, followed by Sam. Tristan showed them to a dining table at the window, inviting them to take a seat.

"So, why are you worried about what sentence Lexie will pass?" Tristan asked the two of them

"That's just it, we really don't know what she's capable of" Sam explained

"Also, her and Harry are living in Campbell's shadow so who knows what might happen" Grizz added

"I know they are," Tristan said "but I would have thought some of you would have put up a fight by now"

"Well, that's just... Wait. How do you know?" Grizz asked

"Campbell let it slip yesterday when he said 'I run things now'" Tristan answered

"And that's the problem" Grizz explain, "no one will stand up to them, especially to Campbell. I would stand up to them, but I don't have a chance on my own."

"But then I remembered yesterday when you gave Campbell a piece of your mind" Sam said "and I realised you could be the one person to stop this"

"Oh no you don't!" Tristan exclaimed, "You are not dragging me back into that shit show. I had enough of that months ago, that's why I've kept myself to myself. You all let Campbell tread over you and let these false rigging claims escalate. You can all deal with it yourselves. I'd rather focus on living and surviving winter, thanks."