บท 50: Chapter 50

Making the best of a bad job.” Patrick knew he’d been clumsy when Lee bit his

lower lip and flushed again. Christ. He seemed to be fucking everything

up these days. “I didn’t mean—”

“No, I

understand. It’s a good suggestion. And I’ll hop off back to my flat tomorrow,

right? After we’ve been to see the shop in the morning, to start organising the

repairs.”

“Oh we will,

will we? You’ve decided there willbe repairs?”

Lee’s broad

smile was a treat to see. “Of course there will. We’ll be up and running again

before you know it.”

Patrick’s gaze

lingered on Lee’s face. I hope so, he thought. I really do

DOUBLE SCOOP – 6

They laughed a

lot during the bus journey to the hotel. Patrick was amazed he could still do

that, after the last couple of days, but something about being back with Lee

made him slightly—but happily—giddy. Maybe it was because he was so glad they

were both there at all. They arrived at Patrick’s room still chuckling about