‘I don’t know.’ He eventually replied; and he genuinely did not. ‘Well, a ‘mate’, I ain’t seen her in yonks, so we’ve been chewin’ stuff over in town. Indian sex ‘Got me to think, though, like. For reasons he could not explain, no emotion ran through his mind. Samantha Barton was the widow of his late, esteemed commanding officer. She’s at bar.’
‘You never guess what just ‘appened Trace.’ Said Darren. ‘Got me to think, though, like. Coz I’ve only got one o’ yous and I’ve only got one Trace.’
Though Darren’s eyes were tearless, Gary was much affected by what his brother had said and both stared away from each other and gulped back what might have been poorly expressed feelings, and felt better for it. ‘She teld me.’ His brother replied. ‘Whoa, fella.’ A voice said softly. Bloody good thinkin’ from the lass; I would’a smashed up t’furniture if it were in’t ‘ouse.’
Gary sank to his elbows on the table and held his head in his hands. Gary did not recognize his surroundings when he awoke, but had an overwhelming feeling of security that he could not explain.
