i get that, mary.
sure they might still kill themselves, but at least not with the gun you saw, within your arms reach.
i do not understand cynical's point, however. you're saying she should contact the x and return his meth pipe? if i misunderstand, please correct me.
i like the idea of burrying it, and making a 'grave' for it. venting on something like that, instead of contacting the x, that sounds like great therapy. really, give that some serious thought. i know me writing in my journal and venting has helped immensely.