Deception Or Exception

7. frenemies?

'How did you find it?' Kirby questioned the reporter.

Gale shrugged. 'It's called investigative journalism for a reason' She stated.
'How didn't you find it? Weren't you tracking them?'

'I went through their financial records dozens of times' Kirby said. 'This was not in any of them, it doesn't make sense!'
'Don't worry, I'm just really good at my job.
You'll get there' Gale confidently said.

We were led inside the area, it was filled with dust and looked abandoned. Gale turned on the power behind the group as they observed the grimy property, it had tons of security surprisingly.

'What is this place? What's with all the security?Kirby asked.

"It's a shrine." Gale answered.

The curtains automatically opened to reveal the original costumes and objects from previous
Ghostface attacks as if it was a museum.
The only thing missing from the Ghostface costumes were the masks, only the robes were displayed. There was the telephone from the murder of Casey Becker, a Winsdor College sweatshirt & more.

'They got the whole goddamn franchise'
Mindy said shockingly & surprised.

I made noticed Kirby stand in-front of Jill's Flannel glass 'Was that..'

'The knife i was stabbed with.' Kirby Finished.

'Why am i here again? My alibi checks out!' Ethan asked.

Chad looked up 'So I can keep an eye on you, roomie!' He said as Mindy pointed at him with two fingers keeping an eye on him.

As much as Y/n suspected Ethan, I don't think the kid would pull any of this out. I mean yes, he's smart, but even Kirby being in the FBI, couldn't figure this place out. What makes me think Landry can.

As i was making my way to him, Bailey interrupted with some pity speech. 'You've all been through so much' He reminded us.

'The killer must've found this place before he murdered Jason and Greg.' Gale stated 'Then took the masks off the mannequins. All nine, from Stu and Billy to Amber and Richie.'

I saw Ethan looking throughout the artifacts carefully watching his slight reactions.

'Hey..' I said slowly approaching him.

He faced me & then looked behind him.

'M-me?' Ethan raised an eyebrow.

'Yes you Landry' I said.

'Oh..Hey' Ethan said confused waiting for a catch.

'Look i just wanna say sorry we got off on the wrong foot, Did i have my doubts & suspicions about you? Yes i did. But you have to understand'
I slightly raise up my shirt to show the stitches from my stab wounds as he flinched from the sight of it.

'This is why.' I whispered 'I hate going through this over & over again. Seeing the people i love & care about die. I'm tired of it.' I said exhaustedly.

'I'm so sorry, Y/n' Ethan declared.

'It's not your fault. I think? Can i trust you Landry? Like seriously?' I questioned once again.