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or even to the gym. I checked there too. I
don't think he wants us to find him. What if I

was a terrible mother to Jack? I mean, what if
he suddenly decided he didn't want anything

more to do with me - us - and ran off to make a
new life for himself, far away from me?

MR ATKINS: You're not a bad mother. He probably thought

it would teach us a lesson, or he might just be
feeling sorry for himself.

MRS ATKINS: God, if I could just get my hands on the little
sod. I'd ring the blighters' neck for doing

this.

MR ATKINS: No, you won't. when- when Jack comes homes,
all you'll do is give him a big cuddle and

ground him for a week. I know you won't hurt
him.

MRS ATKINS: I could. I could swing for that lad. All the

danger he's gone and put himself in.

MR ATKINS: Be quiet, watch the telly, have adrink of

something. I'm going to read my paper again.

MRS ATKINS: And pretend this isn't happening? Carry on not
caring?

MR ATKINS: It's better than getting all hysterical.

Doorbell rings. Moment of silence.

MRS ATKINS: Do you think -