>>10069653>>10069659Amy listens patiently to Cassie's words, it's difficult to digest but part of the story feels unsettlingly familiar. It's not what Cassie said that bothered her, rather what she *didn't* say. Was sadness and pain the only life the Kade sisters had ever known? The thought was too sad to comprehend but she understood it all too well.
>"I appreciate you telling me your story Ms Kade, and I hope this didn't dredge up too many painful memories. It's reassuring to hear that you're keeping a close eye on her. I can't imagine how hard it must've been but hearing your story makes me want to try harder to protect Nicole."That was a lie. The reality of the situation begins to dawn on Amy, she hadn't realised how difficult this was going to be. She thinks back to Priscilla choking Nikki and wonders how much of that was Priscilla's appetites or whether that act was Priscilla trying to keep Nikki tethered to reality. Either way this is not a conversation to be had with Cassie Kade. Amy wonders how much of this *she's* to blame for - Nikki was never "stable" but she certainly seemed to be less unstable before she came into the picture.
>"Before I go I'd just like to say that for what it's worth I wish I'd had someone like you to watch over me when I was growing up. If it's not too forward of me to say I think you were a good sister and despite everything that's happened I think Nicole understands that, even if she doesn't say it. I won't tell Nikki I came here today but I'd like to stay in touch if that's okay."Amy swipes her phone and her contact details appear on the screen of Cassie's phone along with a video of the drug dealer that was ripping off Cassie. As Cassie watches the video Amy stands up and walks towards the door but pauses before turning the handle.
>"Were there any happy times for you two? At all? Did Nicole ever smile, or laugh? If I could do something to make her truly happy I'm sure I'd be able to pull her back from the edge..." 