Way Out

Email sent June 3rd, 8:34 am.

Dear Dr. Roberts,

I am writing to clarify whether or not my results will be available today. As you know, this is a matter of urgency.

Thank you,

JK.

Text message chain with DN at 8:56

DN: Are you free now?

JK: No. Still waiting on my results.

DN: Alr, well lemme know when you get them.

JK: I will.

Text message from “Mum” at 9:20

Mum: I called Dr. Roberts, the results should come through in a few hours.

Unread.

Mum: I know it’ll be good news baby. You have so much more life to look forward to.

Unread

Mum: Get back to me when you can. Love you.

Unread

Phone call with Mr. Begbie at 10:00

Incoming call…

JK: Mr. Begbie?

Mr. Begbie: Julian! The results come through today huh?

JK: Yes.

Mr. Begbie: Well, you know, I have a good feeling. You’re a good kid.

JK: That doesn’t affect the results, does it?

Mr. Begbie: Haha, well no, but it's good to be hopeful about these things.

JK: Thanks. I did my best to prepare for the doctor.

Mr. Begbie: I bet you did. Make their life easier, so they can do the same for you.

JK: Yeah.

Mr. Begbie: Ok, well Julian, I have to hang up now, but call me when you find out ok?

JK: Yes Mr. Begbie.

Text message to Abby at 10:05:

JK: Hey Ab. It’s me. The results will come through today.

Unread.

JK: I wish you were here. I can barely breathe, if I’m being honest. I just keep picturing the look on my moms face when she found out. If the results aren’t- well, you know, her heart will break. I can’t put her through the agony again, you know?

Unread.

JK: I did what Mr. Begbie said to do, and he knows how this works. So no surprises hopefully.

Unread.

JK: I miss you Ab.

Unread.

A text message to Abby on April 10th at 15:30.

JK: Hi. It’s Julian. Is Cookie free to go?

Abby: Hi! Yes, Cookie is all free to go, but please be careful around chocolate from now on, that was quite a scare she had.

JK: Yes, sorry about that. I must have ruined your Saturday.

Abby: Oh, no worries.

A text message to Abby on April 12th at 15:30.

Abby: Julian? I’m at the restaurant.

JK: Sorry, I’m running late. I’ll be there in five minutes.

Email from Dr. Roberts on June 3rd, 10:30 am

Dear Mr. King,

Your result will be sent to you at 5:00 o’clock this evening. The relevant parties will also be sent a copy. In the meantime I suggest you get some fresh air and distract yourself. Remember, a diagnosis is not the end all be all.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rose Roberts.

Phone call with DN at 10:35

Incoming call…

Inco-

DN: Julian?

JK: Mrs Roberts said that I’ll get the results at 5:00 today.

DN: Shit, ok. It feels so real now.

JK: It’ll be over soon.

DN: Hey, I still don’t know what happened, are you ever going to tell me?

JK: If I’m free, I’ll tell you, ok? And if I’m not, well… You will find out soon enough.

DN: Ok, well best of luck. I know it’s been hard with Abby-

JK: She’s gone, Daniel. But once I get the results, everything will be behind me.

DN: Yeah, so you keep saying. I have to go, but text me at 5, ok?

JK: Yes. Of course.

A text message to Abby on April 15th at 17:30

JK: Hey, are we still on for tonight?

Abby: Yes, yes, I get off work in a few minutes.

JK: Great, I’ll pick you up. I’ve packed up the sandwiches, you like cheese right?

Abby: Haha, yes. I’m so glad you suggested a lakeside picnic. I’ve been looking forward to this all day.

JK: So have I.

Incoming call…

Missed call from Mum at 11:04

Text message from “Mum” at 11:05

Mum: Julian, please answer my call!

Incoming call…

Incoming-

JK: Hi mum.

Mum: Julian! You haven’t answered my texts baby!

JK: Sorry.

…

Mum: Are you worried about your results?

JK: Yes.

Mum: Don’t be. I know you. I know you're going to be fine soon.

JK: You can’t be sure mum.

Mum: I can be sure. You’re going to live a long life, you’re going to go back to uni. I’m positive. We just need to get you some more help.

JK: Mom-

Mum: No, Julian. I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life. You’re a good boy, you haven’t done anything wrong, you’re just sick. And we will fix this.

JK: … Fine.

Mum: Julian?

JK: Yes?

Mum: You need to forget about Abby.

JK: Bye Mum.

Mum: Juli-

Call ended.

Email sent June 3rd, 11:50 am to Julian King from Dave Bigbie:

Subject: How to process not being free of...

Hi Julian, thought you might want to look into this…

Unopened.

A text message to Abby on May 10th at 11:02

JK: Hey, when are you getting here?

Abby: Oh, give me two minutes, my car was acting up.

JK: No problem, my mom’s really excited to meet you.

Abby: Oh great, I’ve bought her some flowers, I hope she likes them.

JK: I’m sure she will.

Abby: I’ve just arrived.

A text message to Abby on April 20th at 17:24

JK: I think she likes you more than she likes me.

Abby: Haha, I doubt it.

JK: I just hope tomorrow goes well.

Abby: Relax, my parents will love you too.

Phone call to Mr. Bigbie at 12:32

Incoming call…

Inco-

Mr. Begbie: Julian?

JK: Do you think I’m sick?

Pause.

Mr. Begbie: Yes, Julian. On any level that matters, you are sick.

JK: But will I be free?

Mr. Begbie: Yes. Yes, of course you will. I take care of my clients. If you followed my advice, you’ll be fine.

JK: I just want to be free of this. To go back to my normal life.

Mr. Begbie: I know Julian. Just give it some time. Remember, I’m on your side.

JK: Yes. Of course, thank you sir. Sorry for disturbing you. Goodbye.

Email to Dr. Roberts at 1:46

Dear Mrs Roberts,

I’m sick. I am absolutely positive that I am sick, you must check me again if this isn’t your diagnosis. I am certain that there is something wrong with me and that it is destroying me and my loved ones. Please help me, my life depends on this.

A text message to Abby on May 11th at 1:34:

JK: Ab?

JK: Abby, please answer me!

JK: Abby?

Abby: I don’t want to talk about it.

JK: Well it’s a bit late for that.

Abby: My parents think we should break up.

JK: Over one argument? They’re crazy Abby, I don’t know what to tell you.

Abby: It doesn’t matter, the sickness is spreading, I’ve only got a few years left. You said to yourself that there was no point in being with someone who's on a timer.

JK: I misspoke. I was caught off guard, you should have told me you were sick!

Abby: I might survive.

JK: You lied to me, why can’t you just apologize?

Abby: I’m sorry.

JK: I don’t know if I believe you.

Email from Dr. Roberts at 2:30

Dear Mr King,

Your results have already been determined. If, once you have received them, you wish to have another test performed, please contact your insurance and CC my secretary.

Have a nice day.

Sincerely,

Dr Rose Roberts.

Text message to DN at 4:30:

JK: Hey.

DN: Hey, how are you feeling?

JK: Numb. I just took a walk from here to the cemetery. I saw her parents.

DN: Oh shit, did you say anything?

JK: No. I walked away before they saw me.

DN: It’s going to be ok, Julian. I know she’s gone, but that doesn’t mean your life can’t go on without her.

JK: Yes. I know. Do me a favor?

DN: Sure.

JK: If I’m not off the hook, check on my mom, will you?

DN: Yeah, of course. But, listen I don’t know what exactly is going on, but whatever it is can’t be as bad as what happened with Abby right?

JK: I’ll tell you everything when I’m free ok?

DN: Ok.

A text message to Abby on May 17th at 18:34:

JK: Hey Ab, it's been a while, can we talk?

Abby: Hi Julian. I just want to say I am so sorry for everything.

JK: It’s fine, I’m over everything. Let’s just talk it out ok?

Abby: Yeah, that would be great.

JK: Let’s meet at the lake ok? In an hour?

Abby: Ok. Thank you.

Email to Julian King at 17:00

Results of the test conducted on May 22nd on Patient Julian King…

Unopened.

Incoming Call…

Denied

Incoming Call…

Denied

Email to Julian King at 17:30

Opened.

Dear Julian King.

After reviewing the psychological evaluation that took place on May 22nd at the London Bureau of Medical Psychology by Dr. Roberts, His Majesty’s courts has decided that you are not able to claim the defense Not Guilty on Reasons of Insanity for the murder of Abigail Rook at 19:40 on the 17th of May 2025 in the case of the Crown vs Julian King.

Your Lawyer, David Bigbie has been contacted with this information. Your next trial date will be communicated to you shortly.

His Majesty’s Court

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