Jody in Neverland

Chapter 21 - Friend or Foe?

By the time she reached the dumping ground it was midday. Jody snuck into the garden through the side gate, she wasn't ready to face Mike or May-Li. She sat on the swing chair desperately trying to figure out what to say to Tyler and how to stop Kingsley.

Jody was deep in thought when she heard voices. She hid behind the swing chair in case Mike or May-li was coming but it turned out it was just Tyler, Sasha, Charlie, Alex and Finn. Jody sighed in relief and at once appeared from behind the chair.

The group stopped in surprise

Jody, what are you doing here? Exclaimed Charlie

I thought you were too busy with your family to hang out with care kids like us added Tyler bitterly

Tyler, its not like that. I didn't send those messages. It was Kingsley

Yeah right, don't even have the guts to admit it to our faces interjected Alex angrily

No, really you've got it all wrong

Maybe you should just go home said Sasha

I can't, I need your help

You want our help cried Alex incredulously

After what you said to Tyler and me in those texts spluttered Sasha

You've got a nerve added Charlie taking hold of Tyler's arm and pushing him back to towards the house

Tyler, you've got to listen to me. I didn't send those messages, Kingsley did and he's planning to burgle the DG. He knows how to get in. He's going to steal all the valuables and tech he can find. Phones, tablets, laptops, jewellery. He'll take it all.

Tyler turned round to face Jody.

Then go and speak to Mike and May-Li or better still just go to the police he replied

Tyler, they wont believe me, I have no proof and... and... the police, they'll lock me up. That's why I need your help, we have to catch him in the act.

Lock you up? Why would they lock you up? Asked Sasha impatiently

Because... because... because I helped him. I drew a map of the DG, I told him how to get in, where people keep their valuables, the code for safe in the office, everything

What! Why would you do that? Exclaimed Sasha, Alex and Charlie in unison

Jody broke down in tears, looking from one angry face to another, she couldn't bear seeing her friends so angry and upset with her.

Stop, STOP yelled Finn. Jody just made a mistake. We've all made mistakes before. I know I have.

Jody doesn't need to explain anything added Tyler suddenly finding his voice. Kingsley is a nasty piece of work, that's all you need to know, and Jody is here now, trying to put things right, that's all that matters.

Jody ran to Tyler and clung on to him, he embraced her in a big bear hug. Tears of relief trickled down her cheeks. Jody was so exhausted that she felt her legs buckle underneath her and she fainted. Tyler managed to grab her and lift her up.

She's exhausted. We should get her something to eat and drink and she cant stay out here, Alex can you help me get her inside?

Sure

Please don't let Mike or May-Li know I'm here muttered Jody

Sasha, you and Charlie keep Mike and May-li distracted and Alex and I will get Jody up to the attic. Finn get some food and meet us up there.