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She's just being a fusspot. Course I'm eating and I had a
nap earlier. Plenty of time to ...
Did I ever tell you about the day I caught my first fish?
About five inches long it was, really small for a carp,
just a tiddler Dad said, told me to chuck it back, try for
a proper catch, plenty of time, plenty of fish ... I was
glad I took it home. Ma baked it whole and added the tiny
flakes to pepper stew. It tasted just as good as I had
hoped. You shouldn't always listen to those who think they
know best. Sometimes they're wrong. Sometimes—
What's that? Don't strain; I'll come closer. I can hear
you. The bells? The ...
Yes, Love, I can hear the church bells. Your dress? Oh,
yes. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, always
will be. Course we're going on honeymoon, time with my
wife, just you and me, couldn't ask for more, no nothing's
changed, nothing ever will. I'll be right by your side on
all those adventures. So many places to look forward to.
You're going to be alright, My Love. Just fine.
Yes, the sun's still shining. It's on your face, right
here. Your skin's still so soft, so perfect, so you. Can
you still feel my hand? You're so cold. I'll call our Jane
to close the window.
Jane's brought in the rocks we painted together and she's
lining them up in order. The one of Redcar Beach has faded
despite the varnish, but Withernsea Lighthouse looks grand.
Only Easington left. There's a lighthouse there too. I'd
never be able to paint one to rival yours.
I'm here, Love.
I never told you how hard my heart was pounding when you
were birthing our Jane. 'Course, the husbands go right in
and stay with their wives these days. I think we'd have
liked that. Seen it through together. That was one long
corridor I wore out, I'll tell you. Long and quiet. I
thought I'd be hearing your cries, waiting for those of the
bairn, but I heard nothing but the ticking of the clock
until they called me.
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