Right to Know
By Clara

Declaimer: They’re not mine
Summary: Libby goes to see Darcy after Dee’s death
Category: Angst
Archive: Anywhere that wants it and my site

Rating: G
Spoilers: UK- Yes
Author’s notes: Thanks go to Jen for her help.

“Hello Darcy.”

Libby smiled slightly at the man in front of her before lowering herself into the chair opposite. Glancing around the room she took in the other prisoners greeting friends and family members and not for the first time wondered if this was a good idea.

“Libby…”

She could see the surprise and confusion in his eyes that she would come to see him, especially after all he had done to their family. A lump rose in her throat as she glanced down at her lap and tried to decide just how to say this.

“There was an accident a couple of days ago.”

She shifted in her chair and tried not to cry, she’d known this would be hard but felt that he deserved tAo know. Darcy had cared about Dee deeply and it wasn’t right that he be kept in the dark.

“Dee and Toadie’s car went into the ocean... she hasn’t been found yet.”

He gasped and leaned back against his seat. He didn’t ask if there was any hope that she would be found alive… it was too late.

“How’s Toadie taking it?”

“He’s not good. Angie is there looking after him and mum goes round a lot.” She shrugged and met his eyes for the first time since she’d arrived. “There’s nothing anyone can say right now to make it better.”

She could see the tears in his eyes and had to fight to maintain her own control. “How are you doing?”

“I’ve been better.”

They both looked away as Libby glanced down at her watch and sighed. “I need to go. Ben and I are going away for a little while.”

She began to stand as Darcy reached out and squeezed her hand, before letting it go. “Thanks for coming Libby.”

She smiled slightly and nodded before turned and heading towards the door and away from Erinsborough.