laura_seabrook | Where's Kevin? (Reply)

OK, it's Tuesday and Kevin's still not here.

I've had no messages, no calls as to his whereabouts. So far as I know he was last here Saturday afternoon when he went out with Michelle to one of her friend's parties somewhere near Maitland. I had no indication that he wouldn't be here when I left, and I mentioned several times that while I'd probably be back Sunday I mightn't be home until Monday.

So what gives. I haven't phoned him yet as I couldn't find my mobile for a bit (it was tucked up in an obscure pocket in my new drawing carry bag) and I'm charging it right now. Apart from being concerned about Kevin (it seems unlikely that he's gone somewhere with Michelle as she has her HSC tests this week) Hallie is starting to get to me.

She escaped out the back some how just as I was about to have a shower. I went out dressed in only a dressing gown and hat and lured her back with cat food. But I lost my temper with her too and pretty much terrified her. When I let her out of the room (Kevin always gives her time "Out" by locking her in his bedroom) she was huddled under the dressing table.

But I can't afford her running off like that - what if she'd done it while I was trying to catch today's bus (for the replacement appointment with my G.P)? What if I come back and she's missing, likely to be dumped or in the pound? She's going around with a leash attached for the rest of the day and I'm going to have to lock the dogs inside for the rest of the day.

If Kevin's not back by the time I get back from the G.P., I'll give him a call and find out what's what. If I do that now (before I see my G.P.) it's only likely to complicate things, and bugger that!