A New Beginning • Emmerdale

Chapter 9: "I can't be here anymore"

KENNEDY'S POV

I've been sat in a holding cell for what felt like, and probably was hours. I've never been so bored.

"Follow me" a cop opens the door waiting for to get up.

I get up and walk over to him as he grabs my arm leading me into a darker room, with a big mirror on one of the walls, a table in the middle of the room with a seat either side of it.

I sit down on one of the seats as he sits himself opposite.

"What did you steal Vanessa's purse along with her car keys?" His arms folded on the table frowning at me.

"I didn't steal anything!" I roll my eyes. He jots something down on the notepad in front of him.

"They were in your bag Miss Dingle, how can you explain that?" He says with a tone as if he saying 'duh'

"I don't know! They weren't in my bag when I left this morning. I don't know how they got there!" I say raising my voice, getting frustrated.

"Settle down Miss Dingle. You'll be facing charges of theft is found guilty"

I shake my head as my eyes water "I didn't do anything" my voice breaks as I say so quiet it was hardly audible.

"Everyone says that" he stands up taking my elbow leading me back to the cell. He slightly pushes me inside then closing and locking the huge metal door behind me.

I slump down on the old uncomfortable bed, placing my head in my hands and burst into tears as the realisation of what's happening hits me like a ton of bricks.

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JOE'S POV

A few house calls later, and a surely broken nose, myself and Graham get back into the car, as we head to our last stop.

"Let's get her back" I say as Graham drives towards the station.

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KENNEDY'S POV

I jump awake as I hear the door swing open. I hold my neck in pain, I must've fell asleep sat up.

"Miss Dingle" the same cop speaks

"What now" I groan, rubbing my neck.

"You're free to go"

"Whatev- wait what" my mouth drops open and I stand up quickly.

He doesn't say anything, he just takes my arm leading me out.

"You haven't told me what's goin-" we stop and I look forward in confusion.

I remain stood in the same spot, the officer hands over my belongings.

"You're free to go Miss" he prompts at me.

"Thanks" I shake my head still confused.

I walk toward Joe and Graham. "What are you doing here" I say bluntly.

"I got Vanessa to withdraw her statement" Joe said like it was nothing. My eyes go a bit wider.

"What do you mean" I say, my voice laced with confusion.

"I'll tell you in the car, let's get out of here" he puts his arm around me as we all walk toward the car. Once we were all in, Graham started driving back to Home Farm.

"Care to fill me in now? And what on Earth happened to your nose?"

"Well I thought it was weird how she 'tripped and shoved her hand in your bag at the cafe. I thought nothing of it though, until the police said you'd stole her purse. I knew something was up. So I payed her and Charity a little visit. Got the truth out, not before I got a punch to the nose though" he laughed "she admitted to it, said it was Charity's idea, and I got them to ring the station to say there was a mix up"

I looked away "Mum got her to do it?" I say, as I feel my heart break.

Joe nodded "yeah"

I face the window and my eyes water. Joe takes the hint that I wanted some space and we sat in silence for the rest of the journey.

As soon as the car stopped, I ran out and barged into the home, and walked straight to my room, grabbing my suitcase from under the bed. I pulled open the drawers shoving all my clothes into it.

"What are you doing?!" Joe says shocked

"Packing? What does it look like?" I say in a dumb tone.

"Why?" He walks over to me grabbing my arms

I pull my arms away from him "I can't be here anymore!" I shout

"Why!! Why can't you!" He shouts back

"The longer I stay the more she'll try to ruin my life!"

"You'll just be letting her win!" He throws his arms up in the air getting frustrated.

"I don't care!! I don't care Joe!! I can't do this anymore!" My voice breaks.

"I need you here" He says sadly

"I cant be here" i zip my suitcase up holding my phone to my ear.

"Please" Joe begs holding back tears.

"Can I have a taxi please? ASAP. Home Farm" I say to the guy on the phone before hanging up.

He lets a tear drop down his cheek.

"It was a mistake coming here in the first place. Tell everyone I'm sorry." I rush past him, stopping for a second outside the door after hearing him mutter 'I love you' I shake the thought out of my head before heading downstairs.

I run past Graham dragging my suitcase and a bag behind me, quickly jumping into cab, giving him my uncles address. As he is typing it into the satnav, I see Joe in the window, suddenly the glass shatters as he throws something out of it.

I look away, guilt flowing all over my body. I plug my earphones in to drown out all noise as we start driving away.

I decided to send a quick text to Debbie.

'Hey Debbie,
Something came up. Im on my way back to my uncles, I'll be back soon and I'll tell you everything. Just tell everyone I'll be back soon okay. I love you'

I feel a cold tear hit my cheek before brushing it away. The only thought in my head was jumping out the taxi, running back to Joe telling him how much I love him. I just couldn't.

I silently let more tears flow and I pass the 'Emmerdale' sign.