The Request

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1557308970-7e84d18b2ca7?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTN8fGJhYnklMjBsZWdzfGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=60"> It lies face up motionless. You take the Kilo of coke and shove it inside his stomach. His skin is stretched, smooth with a tan complextion. He is nameless, and as you reattach his legs jamming them into their sockets, you wonder if you should give him one. [[Call him Aden ]] [[Call him Carter]] [[Call him Benji]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1557308970-7e84d18b2ca7?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTN8fGJhYnklMjBsZWdzfGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=60"> (set: $name to "Aden") Aden was your father's name. He had always been good to you right up until his death last year. You know he would help you get out of this situation if he were here. [[Aden it is|Prepping for the airport]] [[I don't like this name - Choose another|The Baby]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1557308970-7e84d18b2ca7?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTN8fGJhYnklMjBsZWdzfGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=60"> (set: $name to "Carter") Carter was the last name of your favorite cereal brand manufacturer. Benson Carter's Oat Stars. Those cute little colourful stars that turned your breakfast into something magical. [[Carter it is|Prepping for the airport]] [[I don't like this name - Choose another|The Baby]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1557308970-7e84d18b2ca7?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTN8fGJhYnklMjBsZWdzfGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=60"> (set: $name to "Benji") Benji was the name of a guy you once met in a bar before you got married. When he first introduced himself to you, his name sounded as perfect as he looked. Shame about his personality. [[Benji it is|Prepping for the airport]] [[I don't like this name - Choose another|The Baby]]

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<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610901128906-f87956df174f?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTN8fGJhYnklMjBib3l8ZW58MHx8MHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=60"> Now that $name is back together, he looks almost identical to a sleeping newborn. The mohair resembles that of real hair with a ginger and brown blend. You spent a while repeatedly stabbing the hair into his head to make him look perfect. Suddenly you hear a banging and the sound of a child laughing. [[Investigate]]

(set:$trust to 70) <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578671999517-728f26ce77fc?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> Your phone is ringing. It is from a withheld number. Do you answer it? [[Yes]] [[No]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578671999517-728f26ce77fc?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> "Hello?" you asked. "Do you have the package?" "Yes" "This is our last request. Once you're done with this your husbands debt is repaid. Do you have the meeting point?" "Yes" You can't muster up any other words. The tangled mess of your stomach makes you want to throw up. "Good. We will see you when you get here" The call disconnects and the sound of silence lingers. [[Look at the baby|The Baby]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578671999517-728f26ce77fc?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You choose not to answer and put the phone face down on the table. What you're about to do will be hard enough without him phoning you to confirm what you already know. [[Look at the baby|The Baby]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1489015024470-9847bf52b0b6?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=751&q=80"> You go into the next room to find your daughter Layla bouncing a ball against the wall. A gleam enters her eye when she realises it's almost time to leave. "Mummy!" She screams dropping the ball and grabbing her mini suitcase. "Hey sweetheart, are you ready?" "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" She can hardly contain her excitement. "I can't believe were going on holiday!. Will there be dolphins? Because if there are I packed my dolphin dress in case they like it" "There might be dolphins, we'll just have to see when we get there. Bring your suitcase downstairs and I'll come down in a minute" "Ok!" She makes her way out the door and down the stairs hitting the suitcase on everything in sight. [[Go back into the bedroom]]

<ihttps://images.unsplash.com/photo-1487637419635-a2a471ff5c7b?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=852&q=80"> Your suitcase is open and packed with all the essentials you might need. You wrap the $name in a blanket to make it less conspicuous he is made of some kind of weird plastic after all and head downstairs. [[Go to the kitchen]] [[Go in the living room]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1616596612351-5a7ae04e2840?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=675&q=80"> It's pristine. You cleaned up yesterday to make sure you have little to do when you come back. There's a part of you that wonder's if you'll come back at all. [[Go to the living room|Go in the living room]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1593784991251-92ded75ea290?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1050&q=80> Layla is in there. She's turned on the TV and is watching her favourite show, The Monkey Mask, about a superhero monkey fighting crime and stopping bad guys. She has put her shoes and coat on with her suitcase nestled next to her. "Come on its time to go" She turns off the TV and runs into the hallway. [[Look at the photo on the table]] [[Go to the kitchen|Go to the kitchen]] [[Go to the door]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1464316325666-63beaf639dbb?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1050&q=80"> Layla reaches for the door handle but is short just shy of an inch. You watch her jump up and down swinging her arms wildly. You open it and she leaves, plodding down the driveway to the car with suitcase in tow. You slip your shoes on, take your suitcase and follow her. [[lock the door]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558898268-92ae44e7670e?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1050&q=80"> The car was a recent purchase, something you had wanted to get since the old one was repossessed. It still has that pungeant new car smell. Layla climbs in the moment you open the door and you strap her in, giving her the iPad. Climbing into the drivers side you place $name in the passenger seat. Taking a deep breath you place the key in the ignition. [[Set sat Nav first]] [[Drive to the airport]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1591397932448-e68f94f11b44?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=375&q=80"> You set the sat nav just to be sure you don't get lost. [[Drive]]

You choose not to set the sat nav. You know your way off by heart. You're at least 80% sure which is good enough. [[Drive straight]] [[Take a left turn]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517173524746-c8e3c136d4f7?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=334&q=80"> You drive straight [[Take a right turn]] [[Take a left turn|Take a left turn]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1525081905268-fc0b46e9d786?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You turn left. [[Drive straight|Drive straight]] [[Take a right turn|Take a right turn]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622522138652-71eb0775c637?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=722&q=80"> You turn right. [[Drive straight|Drive straight]] [[Set the Sat Nav|Set sat Nav first]] [[You know what you're doing, just a few more turns and you should be fine]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1495320520040-44186a20c601?ixlib=rb1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You make it to the airport in record time, both your babies still secure in the car and one of them getting restless. [[Go Inside]]

(set:$trust to ($trust-20)) <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513880989635-6eb491ce7f5b?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=667&q=80"> You've been driving for a while. You don't recognise the houses, the streets, the people. Anything. Taking the next right you think about turning back, growing frantic as Layla ignores your anxious groans never taking her focus off the iPad. You're running out of time to make it to the airport and in your haste you run a red light. [[Continue]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608095476825-d4e0f916372f?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You hope nobody has noticed as you drive away, when flashing red and blue lights appear in your back window. [[You get arrested]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1598122696488-470397ad4615?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=334&q=80"> A ripple through your skin leaves you feeling cold and sick. You pull over and wait with your hands glued to the steering wheel. Layla is still none the wiser as the police officer approaches the side of the car. You roll down the window. "Excuse me maam? Do you know why I stopped you?" [[Yes, I am so sorry. I've never run a red light before and I wont do it again]] [[Because you have nothing better to do]]

The police office looks at you sternly and back at Layla who has now noticed her. Layla stares before looking back down and pressing on the iPad revealing something that made her laugh. "I'm going to give you a warning, please be cautious next time ma'am. Your daughter is not worth saving the extra thirty seconds you would have to wait" "Thank you. Thank you so much" You take a deep breath as you watch her walk away in the side mirror. [[Set sat nav|Set sat Nav first]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560575193-c2c9e886aefe?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> Well that was a silly response wasn't it? You are arrested. [[Try again|You get arrested]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1619924917068-32fdd7fd267d?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=634&q=80"> You look at the photo sitting on the living room table. A picture of Layla as a newborn being craddled by your husband in the corner of this very room. You got rid of all the other photos you had but this one. [[Go to the door|Go to the door]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1495320520040-44186a20c601?ixlib=rb1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> Layla tugs at your jacket pulling you down slightly to her, She looks as nervous as you feel. It's her first flight, it might be her last with you. [[Look around]] [[Go to the check in gate]] [[Check your phone]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565108404384-2919e47c07c1?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=667&q=80"> People are bustling about. The individual salesman sweating profusely to the mum with four too many kids more than you want. Something is elating about an airport, the knowledge you'll be somewhere that could be completely unfamiliar. Freeing. You can't remember the last time you felt free. [[Check your phone]] [[Go to the check in gate]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1495320520040-44186a20c601?ixlib=rb1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> Modern day technology allows for you to just scan your passport and tickets without the need for a person present. It makes you feel slightly more at ease. [[Go through security]]

You have no messages. You decide to stick it on airplane mode. [[Go to the check in gate]]

(set:$time to 50) Rows and rows of belts, security and bags stand before you. [[Take Layla to the toilet first]] [[Hold him yourself]] [[Yeet him]]

You couldn't do that to Layla. You wouldn't be able to forgive yourself if anything happened to her. [[Put bags onto security belt]]

You load up your bags onto the security belt. You didn't need to put anything in the hold so it was a pretty smooth transition. Sweat trickled down the side of your face but you remained as relaxed as you could. Clutching $name as tightly as possible. [[Walk through the security gate]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1621907372124-d9720cb867de?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> A baby flying at 30 miles per hour sounds like a good idea in your head, as if no one would notice. By the time reality sets in, it was too late. You watch as $name flies through the air over the security persons head, skidding across the floor. $name hit an old ladies foot who is horrified and starts screaming. Security pins to the floor as you watch them take Layla away. Happy endings arn't for everyone I guess. [[Try again|Go through security]]

(set:$trust to ($trust+20)) (set:$time to ($time-50)) <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1417551471850-924c48abad50?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You notice Layla doing a small dance which meant a wee was overdue. You decide to take Layla for a potty break which will probably delay you by an extra fifteen minutes but at least you have enough time. A security guard looks at you hesitating and then walking away. You try not to overthink it and head to the bathroom. When you arrive at the toilet, it is pretty empty. An assortment of doors are lined up but it is hard to tell which ones are vacant or engaged. Layla runs to the end and pushes a door disapearing from sight. You follow her in, listening to her sing a song whilst finishing her business. You both wash your hands and leave. Checking the time you feel pretty happy that it only took ten minutes and Layla hadn't made much of a fuss but she is clutching a little at her side. "Are you ok darling?" "My stomach hurts" "We're going to grab some food in a minute ok?" "Ok!" When you leave the toilet you see the same security officer watching Layla as she rubs her tummy and then they pick up their radio and walk away. [[Put bags onto security belt]]

You let Layla go through first as she bumbles through. Nothing happens and she starts giggling and runs to the end of the belt watching for her bags. You take a few steps forward and hesitate. The security officer gestures for you to go through without a hint of emotion in their face. [[Walk through]] [[Run away]]

You expected the lights and sirens to go off. Someone to drag you aside and pin you down while they searched you with vigour. To pull the blanket off of $name and go "Ha, we knew it!". Instead they let you pass through without a hitch. You meet Layla at the end of the belt, grab your things and head for the Terminal. [[Walk with Layla]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524957467802-e4a9b20bcd5c?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=705&q=80> Your fight or flight insinct kicks in as you twist around and run. Your legs only carry you so far before you hear Layla calling out for you. You carry on running keeping $name held tightly in your arms before you realize what is happening your body jolts and hits the floor. You can't stop shaking as you watch $name roll away from you. Decapitated. [[Go back|Walk through the security gate]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1619881590738-a111d176d906?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=667&q=80> The Terminal was busy but you and Layla managed to sit down and find a place to eat. She had a chicken nugget meal which came with a toy and a juice box. Ketchup stains were surrounding her lips along with crumbs down her dungarees. You smiled at her and she smiled back at you. "Mum?" "Yes, darling?" "How are babies born?" "Oh....well, $name came by a stork. This magical bird that carries babies and delivers them" "Is that how you got me?" "Yes, Yes it is" You lie to Layla and she buys it with a sense of pride that she was chosen. (if: $time <=45)[[Look behind you]] (if: $time >=10)[[Get on the flight]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558546733-8d7c527ca489?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=667&q=80> You head to gate L4 and in green, you see that it is boarding for Madrid. You queue up with Layla, thinking at least you made it this far you have a chance at this working out. You reach the front of the queue, one of the ladies at the desk starts speaking to you. "I love a baby! How old are they?" "Two months. Growing real quickly" I rocked $name gently while smiling through lies and growing anxiety. "Oh let me get up so I can see him a bit closer" She started to stand up and at that moment you knew you had to do something. [[Let her look at him]] [[Don't let her look at him]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1621534416159-42d19eb5ed0b?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=375&q=80> You think it would be a good idea to let the stewardess look at $name so she doesn't suspect anything. Her face grows pale and she picks up her radio. "We need a medical immediately at gate L34 we have an unconscious newborn" "No! he is fine" but you can't get $name to make any movements. Well because he isn't a real baby. The stewardess takes $name out of your hands before you can react and lays him down on the floor to give him CPR. Her compressions become more erratic as she doesn't get a response and when she pushes down again... White powder disperses straight into her face. [[Try again |Get on the flight]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581553673739-c4906b5d0de8?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80> You pull $name in closer to you and just out of sight of the stewardess. She frowns and you feel a sense of guilt and after a moment of awkward silence, she hands you back your passport and ticket and wishes you on your way. [[Board plane]]

You hear a barrage of footsteps heading towards you, when you turn around there are two security officers. You almost drop $name and grab onto Layla's hand to the point she starts to pull away. "Excuse me, you need to come with us" He had his hand hovering over the tazer strapped to his belt at least that's what you hoped it was. "Mummy?" Layla has concern swept across her face, there is an innocence in her that you wish you could keep but you felt just as tarnished as her father. "Layla, everything is going to be ok. We're going to go with these officers and sort things out ok?" You walk with pinpricks and heat flushing your skin. Everyone is looking at you. Everyone is judging you. You know you tried your best but ultimately you feel it wasn't good enough. [[Follow the officers]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/8382035/pexels-photo-8382035.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> They take you to an intensely white interview room containing a single table, two chairs and a phone. The officer gestures for you to take a seat whilst another one takes Layla out of the room. You're alone. well, you have $name but he isn't going to keep you out of this mess when he is the reason you are in it. The door opens and a lady in a pressed suit walks in. She looks immaculate with her hair pinned up in a bun. She puts a folder down on the table and looks at you. [[Say something]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/8382035/pexels-photo-8382035.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> You go to speak but she cuts you off. "I wouldn't speak if I was you, you are in an incredible amount of trouble already. Wouldn't want to make it worse would we?" You say nothing and hold onto $name a little tighter. "So let me start by trying to make this easy for you. Who is the girl you are with" "Layla? She's my daughter" "Can you confirm this through records?" "What do you mean? of course, I can!" "Please don't raise your voice" "I want to see my daughter" "We need to ask you some more questions before you can see her. One of our security officers alerted us to you acting sheepishly before escorting your daughter to the toilet. Is this correct?" "Yes, I made sure she used the toilet as I didn't know how long things would take" "And do you often take her with you on your travels?" "Not always, why does that matter?!" "Again please do not raise your voice or I will have you arrested. Is that understood?" You don't make a sound. "Who are you? what is this about?" You ask. "My name is Anastasia Krystoff from the Drug Enforcement Agency" She puts her badge down on the desk and you can see a slightly younger version of her staring back at you. The reality dawns on you. They don't know about $name they think you are using Layla as a drug mule. [[Confess]] [[Tell her you're not speaking to her until you have a lawyer]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/8382035/pexels-photo-8382035.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> "Wait," You say as tears tenderly caress the sides of your cheeks. You know what you have to do. "I will tell you everything, I am not using Layla" "But you are carrying drugs right?" "Yes," You unwrap $name from the blanket that has kept him secure, attached to you like a real newborn. You think about all the stress, time and energy that has gone into your plan and how it was all for nothing. His lifeless body dangles in the air naked and you pull off the head revealing a sliver corner edge of white powder wrapped in plastic. "Well, that I wasn't expecting" Anastasias eyebrows are raised as she pulls gloves out of her side pocket. Slipping them on fitting neatly around her sculpted fingers and takes $name out of your hands and you feel a weight somehow being lifted off your shoulders. [[Reveal everything]] [[Tell her you want to speak to a lawyer |Tell her you're not speaking to her until you have a lawyer]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/5668473/pexels-photo-5668473.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> You won't reveal any more information until you have a lawyer present which Anastasia agrees to however enlightening you to the fact if you choose to withhold evidence there is very little she can do to help you. The stubbornness in you buckles down even harder. You've watched enough cop shows and true crime to know when to shut up. She leaves the room and as you wait a lawyer comes in to replace the chair she once sat. He tells you that the minimum sentence you're likely to get is ten years in prison and custody of Layla taken off you. You beg and plead for him to help you but he's right, maybe you should have spoken to Anastasia. [[Don't believe everything Netflix tells you |Say something]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/8382035/pexels-photo-8382035.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> You watch her pull out the block of coke from $name belly with much more care than you had put it in. It felt as if millions of thoughts were rattling around your head bouncing from one side to the other. "It's been a while since I have seen something to elaborate. If it wasn't that officer flagging something suspicious who knows. You may have made it through, I will be putting this on our watchlist in future" You don't say anything whilst staring at the floor. "Why did you bring your daughter to something so dangerous?" She ask's "Huh?" "Layla, you brought your daughter with you. Is she a pawn? Used for sympathy?" "Never I love my daughter, how dare you! They MADE me bring her. I didn't want too but they said I had too" The words are already flying out of your mouth and you have been perilous to stop them. "Who's they?" You take a big breath, trying to avoid making your voice break when you speak. "Years ago when Danny, my husband, was alive we owned a business together. We had had it for about five years before the economy tanked and we were drowning in debt. Layla was still really little and it put us in such a difficult position. We kept fighting, all the time about small things and then making up five minutes later because we didn't want to stay mad at each other" You smile. "Everything seemed to be going so far downhill and I felt like I was drowning but Danny said, Don't worry about it. I will sort it out but I could see the mental toll it was taking on him too." "So this was the solution?" "No, not exactly. There was a guy who used to come into the shop, a regular. Always ordered the same sandwich every time, pastrami, mustard and pickles on rye. Pretty much the only person who ordered those toppings together. He and Danny were friendly and then one day I see them chatting and exchanging money. Danny tells me it is nothing and I believed him. Thought maybe they made a bet or something, it was only a few months later when Danny came home blood with on his shirt and a busted lip that I realised he was into something deep but he still wouldn't tell me. When Danny died, I got a phone call from someone claiming to be from a group called Axis. I had no idea who they were but they knew who I was and told them Danny still had a debt to pay so they passed it onto me. Since then I have had to do small jobs, moving unmarked packages from one place to another in the city but this was the first time they had asked me to do something so big. They told me it would be the last request they asked of me and to also bring Layla with me" [[Carry on]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/6069606/pexels-photo-6069606.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> "Axis you say? I will be right back" Anastasia leaves and you feel like you have done the right thing. All you can do now is hope for the best. When she comes back she is holding a tablet and scans through it looking for something. As she turns it around you notice two familiar faces. "That's my husband and the guy from the shop!" "His name is Tristán Ramona. Known as the butcher for his five-finger discount on his victims. He is part of a crime syndicate known as Axis. We have been tracking him for months hoping he will lead us to his base of operations but whenever we get close he slips away. Can you tell me anything else about him?" "No Sorry, I do know they have asked me to come to them. I don't know if that would be the place you are looking for?" "Do you have an address?" "No, they said they would give it to me on arrival" She gathers her things and leave the room. You wait, leg tapping against the floor, the sound of the clock chiming away in the background. You wonder if Layla is ok. [[Wait]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/6069606/pexels-photo-6069606.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> (set:$Man to 50) After a tense wait, She comes back into the room with a single piece of paper. "I have an offer to make you. We need your help catching Axis and you need ours if you want to see Laylas 18th birthday" "What do you want me to do?" You ask. "We will follow you, secretly of course. I will put a wire on you and when the time is right we will swoop in, save the day and catch the bad guys" "What if they find it on me? They will kill me and my daughter if they find out!" "We will give you this necklace" She pulls a small but beautiful looking necklace out of her pocket. "This is a recording device which is voice activated and will record everything from now until we come in. It also has a tracker fitted so even if they take you somewhere else we will find you. Here is also an intercom for your ear, they won't be able to hear it but when you are ready for us to come in I need you to say I just want to go home" "I guess I have no choice but to do this" "You will have to take Layla with you" Everything already felt dangerous and now it feels like it has been amplified. You realise you HAVE to take Layla. They told you she needs to be there and if she isn't there is no guarantee she will be ok. At least if she is with you, you know how she is. "Yes, I know" [[Accept proposal]] [[Reject proposal]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/6069606/pexels-photo-6069606.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> (set:$Man to ($Man-50)) You accept the proposal, signing on the dotted line unaware of what fate has in store for you when you leave. A security officer helps you with putting the $name back together and securing the necklace around your neck. [[Board plane]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1430402393301-f3b159a7a65a?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=667&q=80> This is the first time since you left the house that you have been able to relax. Layla is sat next to you playing with a toy given to her with her inflight meal. You sit back cradling $name feeling like you might just make it out of this. [[Relax]]

<img src=https://images.pexels.com/photos/6069606/pexels-photo-6069606.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940> You are determined to be stubborn, aren't you? You get handed a literal get out of jail free card and you reject it? Anastasia has had enough of your games and calls for security to come in and escort you to a holding cell. You walk past Layla in handcuffs as she screams for you with tears in her eyes. [[Try Again|Wait]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1569274198329-20b5fa8a81f5?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80> You doze off for a while. Memories of your husband envelop you, the warmth of his eyes, the bear hugs he would surround you in, the 2 am debates about anything and everything. You feel a small twinge in your stomach as you awake, the cabin is dark and Layla is gone. Your search for her frantically but the whole plane is eerily silent. You call out for her. Nothing. $name is also gone and when you turn around your husband's body hangs from the ceiling just like you last saw him. "Mummy?" A jolt awakens you, you open your eyes and see that you have landed. Everyone is getting up out of their seats grabbing for their luggage. Layla is pushing you with a pen which has left a peculiar pattern on your arm. You take a few deep breaths and remind yourself that it is just a dream. "Hey darling, you ok?" "Yeah, you were asleep for ages though. I thought you were dead" "No, no no mummy is very much alive" "That's good, I need someone to buy me sweets" You chuckle. [[Get off the plane]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1415859295608-27921edab0ac?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80> You finally find a chance to get up and grab your things once the plane has cleared a bit. You grab the mini suitcases from the luggage rack. Layla trundles forward making it difficult for you to make the haste you want to. A lady behind you taps on your shoulder. She's a small lady with big fingers clasped with many rings of garish taste. She looked happy, you couldn't help but feel a sense of joy as you looked at her. "Your baby is an angel" "What Layla?" You look behind at Layla still struggling to make it to the end of the aisle. "She is a good" "Well yes she is, but your other baby" "Oh $name, yeah he is a good boy" "Not often you see babies on flights stay completely silent" "What can I say he is pretty well behaved, I have found ways to help him sleep" "I understand" She winks. "Back in the 60s my dad used to drag us all the time and I and my sisters turned out fine" "Oh" You were speechless, you couldn't even think about drugging Layla. "I need to grab my things but I hope you have a good rest of your journey and fortune favours you" "Er, Thank you" And with that, you move towards Layla and away from the lady as fast as you can. [[Go through passport control]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581553673739-c4906b5d0de8?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80> The passport control line was shorter than you were expecting. Maybe because that lady kept you behind but you manage to make your way pretty much to the front instantly. You pull out all the passports, one for you, one for Layla and one for $name. As you approach the counter you see the officer staring at you, it makes you feel uneasy but you hold your ground and pass over the passports. "I can't see your daughter properly, could you lift her or get her to stand a bit higher?" [[Lift Layla|Lift Layla]] [[Get Layla to tip toe|Tippie Toes]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581553673739-c4906b5d0de8?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80> You try to lift Layla with a lot of effort. It proves to be difficult but you get it done and the passport controller is satisfied. As you drop Layla back to the ground she pulls on the blanket holding $name revealing stark naked baby buttocks to the officer. He notices that $name has a logo printed on his back and pulls out his gun. "Wait right there" Layla starts laughing. "Mummy $name is naked!" The officer comes out from the booth and approaches you, taking one look at $name and pulls the gun at you. "Wait please listen!" "GET DOWN ON THE GROUND!" [[Maybe next time buy a baby that doesn't come with a corporate tattoo?|Go through passport control]]

<img src=https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581553673739-c4906b5d0de8?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80> Layla stands on the very end of her tippy toes and it is enough that the passport controller can see her properly and lets you through. [[Check phone]]

Your phone pings. WHERE ARE YOU? - I AM HERE WAITING FOR YOU HERE IS THE ADDRESS Padre Caro 33, Cordoba, 13360 - ON MY WAY [[Head to destination]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/259780/pexels-photo-259780.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> When you reach the address, it is in a small derelict village. You don't see anyone and you start to wonder if you have the right place. You hear a vehicle speeding behind you. A white van pulls up beside you and Layla. Two men get out blindfolding you by shoving a hood over your head and taking $name from you. You hear Layla start to scream before it is muffled. [[Scream]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/259780/pexels-photo-259780.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> You try to scream and before you can let out a sound a hand is around your mouth, you are shoved into the van. Hearing the doors close you speed away. You can barely keep still you are so scared and you can hear Laylas muffled cries. You want to desperately console her. [[Listen]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/3790245/pexels-photo-3790245.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> You can also hear the sounds of men talking, maybe even a woman too but it is difficult over the sound of the engine and skidding around. It isn't long before you end up stopping and the hand is removed from your mouth. "Mummy! Mummy, what's happening?" "It's going to be ok, I promise sweetheart" You are dragged by the arm out of the van and along a dirt road. The hood is removed from your head and the light blinds you. There is a derelict building in front of you, no markings, nothing identifiable. Layla is crying beside you, she is clinging to your leg and you want desperately to help her but you know you need to focus on getting this done. You squat down briefly and look her in the eyes. [[Tell her everything will be ok]] [[Tell her to stop crying]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/4846415/pexels-photo-4846415.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> The inside matched the outside and apart from the clothes, people were wearing everything that looked old, decrepit or broken. You walk towards the three men standing at the other end of the warehouse. You can see Tristán amongst them with a smug look on his face. The sound of your teeth grinding in your ears consumes you as you want to tear his face off but you remain calm. [[Talk to Tristán]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/4846415/pexels-photo-4846415.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> You stop a few feet from Tristán and take Layla by the hand. "Melanie, so glad you could make it," You say nothing. "Shy are we, not normally like you" "I have what you asked, are we done now?" "It isn't that simple, I need to inspect the package first to make sure every gram you were given made it here and for every gram lighter than what it should be. Well we can come to some sort of...arrangement" "Here" You throw $name into his arms. He pulls off the blanket revealing $name bare and raw for everyone to see. Even though he wasn't real or your child you had started to feel protective over him. He pulls off $name head and pulls out the block of coke inspecting it before placing it on a set of scales. "It seems to all be here, maybe you can still be of use to us" (if: $time <=45)[[Touch the necklace]] (if: $time >=10)[[Continue talking to Tristán]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/4846415/pexels-photo-4846415.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> Subconsciously you touch the necklace hoping this is your get out of jail free card. Tristán see's you touch it and walks towards you, you clasp it in your fingers and he gestures to your neck. "Let me see that" You want to say no but you know what wouldn't end well so you take your hand down. He pulls the necklace from around your neck fiercely and observes it in his hand. "Was this from Danny?" "Yes," You lie. He chucks the necklace to the ground and spits on it. "If he were still alive I would do this to him myself but this will have to do. I thought Danny was going to be my protege he had so much potential but some men just can't hack this life. Too bad he killed himself before I got the chance" You hope they can still hear everything and know where you are. [[Continue talking to Tristán|Continue talking to Tristán]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/4846415/pexels-photo-4846415.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> "You said I would be done! You said you would let me go" You stand in front of Layla Shielding her from Tristán and the men surrounding you both. "I did say that and I like to be a man of my word but you did a great job and it is hard to get good help around here, just ask Danny. I admire a man who cares about his family so much but it is weak. Just look at you trying to protect your daughter like that will do anything if we want to do anything" "I will not let you hurt my daughter" "I don't have any intentions to if you behave" [[Continue listening]]

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/4846415/pexels-photo-4846415.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=300&w=300"> "We will behave, I have done everything you have asked. I don't know what more you want from me" "I just want what is mine and payment where payment is due" "So is this it? Is this enough?" He says nothing, just staring at the block of coke transfixed on its crinkly white exterior covered in clingfilm. (if: $trust >=50)+(if: $time <=45)[[Say I just want to go home|Layla trusts you, You take her to the bathroom]] (if: $trust <=70)+(if: $time >=45)[[Wait, what was that noise?|Layla Doesn't trust you, You didn't take her to the bathroom ]] (if: $trust >=50)+(if: $time >=45)[[Negociate|Layla trusts you, You didn't take her to the bathroom ]] (if: $trust <=70)+(if: $time <=45)[[Protect Layla|Layla Doesn't trust you, You take her to the bathroom ]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1560177776-295b9cd779de?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=433&q=80"> (text-colour:yellow)[*Achievement Unlocked*] - Dobby is a free elf The second the phrase leaves your mouth you are filled with relief. Tristán looks at you and starts laughing. "You just want to go home? What home? Your husband was your caretaker, what even are you without him?" Fury bubbles to the surface of your skin and you want to hit him. You start laughing yourself instead. "I am fully capable, I always have been. You'll see" "What?" Just as the word leaves his lips an onslaught of police break through the door. You grab Layla by the hand as she screams and pull her under a nearby table. "Layla we have to go" She is shaking, her hands holding onto yours tight as she looks you in the eye. "Ok mummy, let's go. I want to go home" [[Run]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1560177776-295b9cd779de?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=433&q=80"> (text-colour:yellow)[*Achievement Unlocked*] - Metal Gear Melanie A noise outside distracts your attention and Tristian hears it too. He looks behind him and signals one of his men to check it out. Two of them walk away making as little sound as possible and arm themselves against the door. After a moment of silence the door bursts open and a swat team busts in guns blazing and smoke everywhere. You start coughing and in a ditch attempt to get away you grab Layla and hide under a nearby table. Layla is screaming and you realise you have to do something. [[Find a way out|Run with Layla]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1560177776-295b9cd779de?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=433&q=80"> (text-colour:yellow)[*Achievement Unlocked*] - You are not equipt to handle this "I won't tell anyone, I did what you asked now let us go" "You pinky promise because that is a very nice picky and I would hate to take it away from you" A noise outside distracts your attention and Tristian hears it too. He looks behind him and signals one of his men to check it out. Two of them walk away making as little sound as possible and arm themselves against the door. After a moment of silence the door bursts open and a swat team busts in guns blazing and smoke everywhere. You start coughing and in a ditch attempt to get away you grab Layla and run up the stairs. [[Run with Layla|trust up]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1560177776-295b9cd779de?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=433&q=80"> (text-colour:yellow)[*Achievement Unlocked*] - They said everything would be ok The second the phrase leaves your mouth you are filled with relief. Tristán looks at you and starts laughing. "You just want to go home? What home? Your husband was your caretaker, what even are you without him?" Fury bubbles to the surface of your skin and you want to hit him. You start laughing yourself instead. "I am fully capable, I always have been. You'll see" "What?" Just as the word leaves his lips an onslaught of police break through the door. You grab Layla by the hand as she screams and pulls her under a nearby table. She is shaking, her hands holding onto yours tight as she looks you in the eye. She pulls away from you scared, you realise she doesn't trust you. "Layla, please you have to trust me" Before you have a chance to grab her she runs out from under the table and straight into the crossfire. [[Run after her]]

(set:$trust to ($trust+30)) You pull Layla in towards you as she cries on your shoulder. Her hair falls down across your neck curls tangled up in one another. You put your hand through her hair and tell her everything will be ok. [[Walk in|Walk in]]

(set:$trust to ($trust-30)) You didn't want to be harsh with Layla but she doesn't understand the gravity of the situation and she is making it more difficult to focus on the task you need to. [[Walk in|Walk in]]

Which way do you go? [[Run left]] [[Run right]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1560177776-295b9cd779de?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=433&q=80"> You run to the left and watch the body of a man collapse in front of your feet as he is shot three times in the chest. You try to shield Laylas eyes but it is too late. [[Run right]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1564993719576-7b00be6317cd?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You run to the right to avoid the barrage of bullets veering overhead in that direction. You go back under the table and pull Layla through just in time to see Tristian hiding behind an overturned table. He sees you, his eyes tell you everything as you watch him get up with determination, gun in hand pointed straight at your head. [[Shield Layla]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1564993719576-7b00be6317cd?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> Instantly the only thing you can think of is to shield Layla and you watch Tristian go to pull the trigger just to see blood running down his chest. He's been shot and the light from his eyes started to die. He tries with everything he has left to pull the trigger just to be shot twice more going down with a heavy thud. That is the last of the shooting. The room is only filled with the shouting of officers, footsteps and Laylas crying. You drop down to her level and wipe the blood splatter from her face. "Layla, everything is going to be ok now" You cry into her shoulder and feel her dig her fingers into your back. Anastasia walks in, stepping over bodies and around blood pools, over to you and Layla. "Thank you, Melanie, if it wasn't for you we would still be chasing our tails. You have helped us to get a very dangerous person off the streets. If you leave the building through the side door over there, there is an ambulance outside and once we have you processed. Like I promised you will be absolved of all your influence in this situation" "Thank you" [[Leave]]

You go outside with Layla trailing by your side, she hasn't let go of you since you got here and you find solace that she is ok. [[Go home]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1464316325666-63beaf639dbb?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1050&q=80"> Home weirdly feels like a distant memory. The door you once closed, seeing it again makes you take a breath and put your hand on Layla's head bringing her in closer to you. Layla runs through the door and you pick up the post on the doorstep. It's late, you close the curtains and take Layla upstairs for a shower before helping her pick out her PJ's. She decides on the ones with pugs on them. [[Put Layla to bed]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1603481588306-634e666076db?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You start to well up as you brush the hair from Layla's forehead and she giggles. "Mummy, why are you crying?" "I'm happy darling, that you're ok" "I'm fine mummy, I have you!" "We have each other" Start kissing her forehead. "Ewwww you're all wet! Mummy Stop" "Ok, ok but it is bedtime now" "I'm not sleepy" Layla's mouth is agape and a giant yawn escapes her. "Is that so huh? I will lay with you here till you fall asleep ok?" "Ok," She says closing her eyes and turning herself onto her side. You snuggle up behind her, wrapping your arms around her. It's not long before Layla is fast asleep and you slink off downstairs into the kitchen. You take out a bottle of wine popping the cork and taking a swig from the bottle. [[Check post]]

<img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2012/03/01/16/04/card-20539_960_720.jpg"> For the third time in the last week, you have received a flyer for a local pizza place. Pizza2night. You take it as a sign and phone them up ordering when you hear your stomach rumble like a Ferrari engine. Everything else is trash or bills apart from one letter. A delicate yellow envelope you feel is sealed with Love. The handwriting bugs you. You can't quite place where you have seen it. [[Open letter]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1455390582262-044cdead277a?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=666&q=80"> To my dearest Melanie, It breaks my heart to have left you and Layla behind but I need you to know I did this for you. When I took that stupid chance at saving us I didn't know how things would turn out. Everything got so messy, so fast and before it, I was so deep into everything I couldn't get out. I did some terrible things I am not proud of, to protect you and to protect Layla and ultimately I failed. Marrying you was the best thing I ever did and I will never stop thinking about you and hey, as a ghost I am sure I will haunt you so be prepared for socks in random places and open drawers. I hope this letter reaches you and as one last act to you, I have saved some money, enough for you to start a new life elsewhere with Layla. Get away from everything I dragged you into. I have left instructions in the name we first planned to call Layla, in a place where the flowers bloom all year round. All my love and until we meet again, Danny ENDING 1/4 - Until we meet again [[Go back to the start|The phone call ]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1560177776-295b9cd779de?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=433&q=80"> Layla doesn't make it far before she freezes in the middle of a ferocious battle of bullets flying above her head. She starts screaming and she is grabbed by one of Tristian's men who pick her up and use her as a shield. She is thrashing about, screaming and trying to claw herself away but he is too strong. The police stop shooting momentarily to avoid her and the guy smiles realising that he has an asset he can use. You're frantic and in your haste, you grab a cracked table leg on the floor swinging it wildly hitting the guy in the leg as he doesn't see you beside him. He drops Layla and the police start shooting again. As she runs you see a trickle of blood running down her dress. She looks at you and in that moment time stands still, everything around her becomes a blur as you run out to help her. [[Help her]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1564296787121-726de5b37bf1?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8NXx8cmVkJTIwc3BsYXNofGVufDB8fDB8fA%3D%3D&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=60"> You carry her quickly back under a table and realise your hands are covered in blood. She isn't responding and you hold her tight crying out for help. The last few shots ring out into the night and then everything feels so much more silent. You scream for help and you see Anastasia come towards you, she takes her radio out. "We have a child down, I repeat we have a child down. Send in the medical unit now!" Anastasia presses down on Laylas stomach and moments later paramedics run through the door put an oxygen mask over her face. You watch Layla get carried away before running after her and into the ambulance. [[Ride to the hospital]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554734867-bf3c00a49371?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> The ride to the hospital is a blur, racing blue lights, swerving in and out of traffic, the sound of the monitor showing that Layla was just clinging to life makes you realise you have failed her. The only thing you hope for is that she is ok. [[Enter Hospital]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519494026892-80bbd2d6fd0d?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=735&q=80"> You enter the hospital running behind the paramedics chasing their every footstep. Layla is still, unaware of the chaos around her. A doctor is following alongside saying words you don't understand to the paramedics and examing Layla. She stops you at the door. "Sorry but you have to wait out here" "I want to be with her. I need to be she can't be alone!" "She is being rushed into emergency surgery, We will let you know when we have an update" and with that, she disappears through the double doors leaving you standing there. Blood covered and numb. [[Wait|wait at hospital]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519494026892-80bbd2d6fd0d?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=735&q=80"> You didn't know how long you waited but it felt like an eternity. You spent some much time staring at the floor knew there were thirty-three spots and a wad of flattened chewing gum now the colour of dirt. "Melanie?" You look up and see the same doctor who left you in front of your feet. "Yes" "We have stabilised Layla. She has lost a lot of blood and we are concerned about her oxygen levels. She won't be awake for a few hours but she is a very lucky girl. one inch to the right and we would be having a very different conversation" "Can I go and see her?" "Yes follow me" [[Visit her]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516574187841-cb9cc2ca948b?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You walk down the hall and see Anastasia who is stood outside of Layla's room. "Melanie, I am sorry about Layla. We will be doing a full investigation into what happened and rest assured we will catch the rest of them" "What do you mean to catch them?" "Some of them got away in the heat of the moment, as we couldn't shoot when Layla was a hostage they slipped out the back but we are tracking them down as we speak" "I just want to see my daughter" She puts a hand on your shoulder. "Go and see her, we are very grateful for your help and the risk you and your daughter took for the investigation. when you are ready come and find me in the lobby we need to debrief you" "Yeah sure," You wanted to feel like you were proud to have helped but all you could do was hang your head and walk into the room. Layla lay there, hooked up to drips and machines and you started to cry. Sittin' by her bed you grasped her hand and kiss it, savouring the smell of her skin. Your pocket starts vibrating, you take out your phone, the number is withheld. [[Answer phone]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516574187841-cb9cc2ca948b?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=750&q=80"> You answer. Heavy breathing. . . . "Hello?" You ask. "Melanie. I didn't think you would have the guts to sell me out but look where we are now" Tristian. "You don't understand" "What don't I understand? I don't need to understand anything. I told you what would happen if you crossed me. I will be seeing you around" The phone disconnects, all you are left with is a dial tone. ENDING 4/4 - I thought I did everything right. [[Go back to the start|The phone call ]]

You start running with Layla in your arms, slowed down by her weight. You see an open door and head outside into the darkness disoriented as men drop like flies everywhere. You run with her into the night and get her to put her down to catch your breath. You need to scout the area for a way out. [[Tell her to wait]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1585743878144-878b47aba393?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=358&q=80"> You tell Layla to wait as you search around for a way out. It's been raining and the mud sticks to you like glue. You see a hill nearby which seems to be the only part unguarded by the police. You walk up and look over to see a way out. Maybe you can still get out of this. You go back and Layla is gone. You search frantically for her, tearing apart boxes that attract the attention of nearby police officers. They come running towards you and tackle you with a thud to the ground. [[Try to get away]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1585743878144-878b47aba393?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=358&q=80"> You try to fight them and get away screaming for Layla but they are too strong. As they lift you up you can see Layla in one of their arms. Her eyes are hollow and she looks at you with pain in them. They drag you away in handcuffs and take Layla in a seperate car. You watch her drive away with them from the window. [[Await trial]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1575505586569-646b2ca898fc?ixlib=rb-.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=905&q=80"> You tried to convince them of what was happening but they just didn't believe you. The fact that you had tried to run and hasn't spoken to the police didn't play in your favour and you have been in a county lockup awaiting trial. Today is your trial date, you don't have much hope and have already been told by your lawyer you are likely to get ten years imprisonment. The fact that was the last time you saw Layla is a memory cemented in your mind. Your name is called, you stand up and walk through the courtroom doors. ENDING 2/4 - Trust is everything. [[Go back to the start|The phone call ]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/flagged/photo-1560177776-295b9cd779de?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=433&q=80"> You're disoriented as men drop like flies everywhere. you go through a door and shut it behind you, looking for any means of escape. The open window brings comfort as you see a trash skip below. Holding onto Layla you cover her eyes and jump without a second thought landing surprisingly unscathed. You both clammer out and you put her down to catch your breath. You need scout the area for a way out. [[Tell her to wait|Grab Layla]]

It's been raining and the mud sticks to you like glue. You see a hill nearby which seems to be the only part unguarded by the police. You walk up and look over to see a way out. Maybe you can still get out of this. You run with her up the hill. She is struggling and in your need to escape you pick her up and carry her the last remaining slog. [[Climb over the hill]]

You look back. There are still gunshots radiating out into the distance and smoke pouring out from the windows. Flashing lights and police cars litter the ground as more approach and run into the building. You kiss Layla on the forehead as she pushes herself into you. [[Leave|Walk]]

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568750603117-f26c65ac27c9?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=80"> You start walking in any direction that is away from the building. Layla looks tired and you wish you could wrap her up and keep her warm. Your phone starts vibrating in your pocket. It is from a withheld number. [[Answer the phone]]

You answer. "Hello?" "Melanie. I didn't think you would have the guts to sell me out but look where we are now" Tristian. "I didn't do this, I have no idea why they are here" "You sure about that? I told you what would happen if you crossed me. I warned you and now my men are dead, blood has been spilt and I will get repayment for what I am owed" "Please, I did everything you asked! I just want to be left alone" "You should have been more careful. You had one job and you failed. Be seeing you around Melanie" The phone disconnects, all you are left with is a dial tone. ENDING 3/4 - How did they know? [[Go back to the start|The phone call ]]