Robin



Eden said, ‘You and Jay will want to go and catch up. Perhaps we’ll see you tomorrow.’

Tomorrow? I thought. Surely, you’ll see me tonight?

I held the office door open as Ash said, “Nice meeting you, Jay,” and the maimed hand saluted in return. Brook’s letter had described the damage, but it was still a shock.

Crossing the square, Jay asked after Fern and my new job. I asked after everyone a...