Stalked By My Ex Page #4

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I had to save my

own life and yours.

He didn't want to get better.

And I'm sure if we

had stayed together

he wouldn't have killed himself.

I didn't cause his death.

Sometimes love is not

enough to save them.

You know that as well as I do.

I know we've had so many

good years together ruined.

Precious years that

we can't get back,

but I don't want to

waste any more time.

If you can't come home to

your family who loves you,

what do you have?

I wondered where everyone went.

I'm going to go to bed.

Oh Olivia, I made this for you.

Wow Grandma, thank you.

It's beautiful!

It's just something I

do in my spare time.

Here, let's get a picture.

Honey, please be careful and

go easy on social media posts.

I don't want your dad

tracking us through them.

I know Mom, I'm being careful.

Thanks again Grandma,

I'll use this tonight.

You're very welcome, honey.

Good night.

Good night, dear.

Good night, sweetheart.

She's such a sweet child.

Yes she is.

And I can't let Sam

anywhere near her.

[Phone ringing]

This is Alexis Buchanan,

Assistant Sales Director.

I'm on another call

or out of the office.

Please leave a message

and I will get back to you.

[Beep]

Hi Alexis, this is Sam Johnson.

My daughter Olivia is

friends with your daughter

and I was planning

a surprise visit

for Olivia's belated birthday.

I'm just wondering if maybe

you had Chloe's address?

Today's the big day.

Yeah, I'm nervous.

I really need this job.

Oh, I'm sure you'll do

just fine in the interview.

Thanks, Alexis.

Ms. Lancaster?

Mr. Coles is ready to see you.

Thank you.

Good luck.

Thank you.

I'll let you know how it goes.

You have an impressive amount

of experience, Ms. Lancaster.

You worked with Dean Mason

on some of their

biggest campaigns.

Do you know Dean?

Only by reputation and

with fifty million dollars

in sales a year, I'm envious.

That's where I want

us to be next year.

Well, I think

it's very possible.

You have an excellent brand.

I have some ideas how you could

strengthen the demographics.

That's exactly what

we're looking for

as we restructure

the department.

You were with Dean

Mason for five years.

Why did you decide to leave?

My daughter.

I wanted to give

her a fresh start

somewhere with a slower pace.

Also, my mom is still here

and she's a widow,

she's getting older.

I appreciate your

sense of family.

My daughter is one of the most

important people in my life

and I'd do anything

for her as well.

Mr. Coles, I love what I do and

I have a great passion for it.

And I would bring it to

your company given the chance.

I have a good sense

that you would.

I appreciate you

coming in, Ms. Lancaster.

I'll let you know by

the end of the day.

Thank you very much, Mr. Coles.

Thank you.

How did it go?

Fine, I guess.

Just fine?

Actually, it was pretty good.

So, did he offer you the job?

No, he said he's still

considering a few people,

but he said he'd get back

to me at the end of the day.

Well keep me posted.

I have to get back,

but let's talk later.

Okay.

[Phone ringing]

Hello?

Ms. Lancaster, Gary Coles.

I want to offer you

the marketing position.

We went through

all our applicants

and decided you

were the best fit.

I hope you feel the

same way about us.

Yes I do, Mr. Coles.

Thank you so much.

Good, you can come

in anytime this week

to fill out your paperwork

and I'd like you to start

Monday, if possible.

Yeah, that's perfect.

Thank you again, Mr. Coles.

Thank you, Ms. Lancaster.

My door's always

open, unless it's closed.

Good night.

Good night.

Are you okay?

Mom, I got the

job at Kimmy Coles!

Oh honey, I'm so happy for you!

We'll throw a

party to celebrate.

[Phone ringing]

Hey!

Chloe.

Hey, I just wanted

to call and tell you

about this strange

message I just got.

Okay, but first I have

got some great news.

Gary called.

And?

We're going to be

working together.

I got the job.

Wow, that's great news.

I really needed this job to

get back on my feet again.

Good for you.

Listen, my mom wants to throw

a party and I want you to come.

And I want you to

bring Abby, too.

We'll be there,

just tell me when.

Hey, what was that

message you were talking about?

It was nothing

important, never mind.

You have a good night.

[Cell phone ringing]

Hello?

I'm looking for Sam.

This is Sam?

Sam, this is Alexis Buchanan.

I know where you

can find Olivia.

I can use Judy's car this week,

but need mine back on Monday.

No worries.

I'll be back by then.

What the heck is in West Ridge?

A lead on a job.

Don't worry Rich, I'll

take good care of your car.

Thanks again, buddy.

No worries.

Keep me updated

about your interview.

Sure.

I'll be back in

less than a week.

So I spoke with your

ex-husband's parole officer.

His terms do not allow

him to travel more

than 50 miles

outside Los Angeles.

Should that make me feel better?

Yeah, because if I

see him in town,

I'll arrest him, and he

can go back to prison.

I'm sorry to dump

this all on you.

Especially at the start.

I don't mind.

I don't mind at all.

You know, I was so

worried that this place

wouldn't have anything

left to offer me.

Well, you never know.

West Ridge does

have its surprises.

Yes it does.

So you never wanted to move away

after you finished

with the Army?

No.

You really like being a cop?

I like helping people.

I like protecting my community.

So if he contacts you

and it's a concern,

you let me know, okay?

I will.

Okay.

Coffee?

Yes, please.

It's been a long trip.

Where are you coming from?

Los Angeles.

What brings you to these parts?

I heard great things.

About West Ridge?

Sure.

Do you know of any

short term places for rent?

I need a room, maybe for a

couple of days or a week.

My granddad owns a

house out on Route Nine

and he rents to

boarders sometimes.

Let me give him a

call and check.

What's your name?

Henry.

Thanks.

Wow, you're really good.

Yeah, I like sketching.

It keeps my mind off of stuff.

Family stuff?

What else?

When was the last

time you saw your dad?

I can't really remember.

They divorced when I

was five and then he left.

You didn't see him again?

We spoke on the

phone maybe once a year.

We used to write each letters,

but I don't really

even know him.

I wish my parents would divorce.

I know my mom's

miserable and my dad's a tool.

My granddad says to stop by.

Here's the address.

Do you know Route Nine?

I'll find it.

A tourist map might help.

Thanks again.

You Henry?

Hi, you must be Frank.

You're late.

Yeah, the place was

kind of hard to find.

How long are you

going to be staying?

About a week, I've got

some business in town.

Come on, I'll show you the room.

Great.

Nice kitchen.

You'll have access to it,

but you'll have to

buy your own food.

Fair enough.

Bedroom's back here.

It's not much more

than a sleeping room.

How much per night?

50 dollars and

you pay in advance.

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