25 HOME ALONE“Wow! That was awfully emotional… Intense, or what?” said Craig.
“I feel like crying myself and it’s nothing to do with us,” agreed Ross as he put a hand on Ayr’s shoulder.
Pang was watching Lek who was walking around the garden singing softly to Shell. They followed her gaze. Craig felt strangely uncomfortable.
“What say we go to the hotel, Ross. I’m done here.”
“I’m following your lead, mate. I’m only here for you and your family.”
“OK, see you later, Ayr, join us when you’re ready. Lek! Ross and I are going back to the hotel.”
“OK, but I won’t be joining you tonight for obvious reasons. See you later.” She raised Shell’s right hand and waved it at Craig, “Bye-bye, Bpoo! Bye-bye! You are ‘Bpoo’ - grandfather.”
“Oh,” he responded, “right… Come on, Ross.” He was yards i
