The Pact

Emily Gold and Christopher Harte were born a few months apart to mothers who were best friends. Growing up, they were partners in crime and as close as any two people could possibly be. As they moved into their teenage years, it was natural that Chris and Emily's friendship turned a relationship. Perfection shatters on a fall evening when their parents are called with horrifying news. They must come to the hospital immediately because there has been a shooting involving Chris and Emily. The Harte's and the Gold's race to the emergency room Em was killed by a gunshot wound to the head. Christopher has a scalp laceration and stitches. Emily and Chris went to the park to fulfill a suicide pact. The gun that killed Emily was Chris dad's. Chris fainted after Em’s shot before he could follow through. When Chris is charged with Emily’s murder, an already tragic situation becomes catastrophic. Melanie Gold becomes so bitter and starts to blame and turn on everyone, especially her best friend. While all of this happens attorney Jordan McAfee is trying to build a case that will let Chris off the hook. Meanwhile Christopher needs to face the truth of his relationship with Emily, and ask himself how much she really loved him. The answer is devastating. Everyone tries to put together the pieces of what exactly happened. Too many things don’t add up the trajectory of the bullet, Emily’s demeanor, her future prospects as a very talented artist to label her death a suicide. Secrets are rescued from their hidden corners and the answers eventually come together as Christopher taking the stand in his own defense. The answer is that Emily committed suicide with Mr. Harte's gun. Emily wanted Chris to pull the trigger but he couldn't and Emily decided to pull it. The illness is suicide because Emily took her own life. Studies have consistently shown that having depression or bipolar disorder increases your risk for suicide significantly. It's estimated that people with mood disorders