Once again I felt like crying at the sound of a friendly voice.
‘Trying to,’ I said. ‘It’s been a nightmare. Tansy turning up and now the avalanche.’ I looked down at my bandaged wrist and shrugged, desperately trying not to cry.
‘You’re strong, Esme,’ David said. ‘You’re doing so well. We’ll all help you and Jamie work things out.’
I smiled at him gratefully, as Jamie came back in, holding Parker by the hand, Tansy following behind.
‘Parker,’ Tansy said. ‘This is David. He’s Daddy Jamie’s dad. Which means he’s your grandpa.’
I felt David flinch a bit at the word “grandpa” but he didn’t show it. He smiled at Parker. He was brilliant with kids and I knew he’d try his best to make friends.
‘Hi Parker,’ he said. ‘I’m Grandpa. Isn’t it funny we’ve never met before now, but I think we’re going to get along, don’t you?’
Parker eyed him warily.
‘Slugs have four noses,’ he said.
‘But butterflies smell through their feet,’ David said.
They grinned at one another.
Suddenly I felt exhausted, achy and very close to tears.
‘I’m going to leave you to it,’ I said. ‘I need a bath and a lie down.’
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