6. The Scarecrow
Molly is with Luca’s parents on the way to Skegness. She is plagued by visions as the past catches up. Read by Anjli Mohindra.
Molly's lived on the streets since she was a teenager.
Her violent ex-boyfriend Rusby is back in Nottingham and won't leave her alone. So when she meets Luca at a party and he asks her to go away with him she jumps at the chance to escape. Old friend Jules doesn't trust this newcomer and invites herself along for the ride.
On the way to Skegness the friends have stopped off with Luca's parents. Their initial warm welcome is beginning to fray around the edges as Molly is plagued by dark visions.
Molly is spooked by a scarecrow which she thinks is Rusby. Joyce quizzes Molly about her job and the girl feels forced to admit that she was a sex worker. The Bargates are shocked although they try to hide it.
Molly looks for drugs to take her pain away.
Novel written by Mahsuda Snaith.
Read by Anjli Mohindra,
Abridged in ten parts by Siân Preece.
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2019.
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