KATE JAMES
It’s days since Michael, Carl and Emma left here. I’m not exactly sure how long. I’ve lost all track of time. I’ve lost track of everything.
Things changed as soon as they went. I know now that I should have gone too. I wish I’d had the strength to do it. I wanted to at the time, but I just couldn’t bring myself to take that first step out the door. My head was telling me they were right to go, but when it came down to it, nerves got the better of me. When it came to the crunch I couldn’t move. Like everyone else here, I was too scared. I was born in Northwich and I’ve lived here all my life. Might as well finish it here too. Might as well stay here now and end my days near the places which used to mean something.
Come on, Kate. Get a grip. You’ve got to stop thinking like th
