Chapter Twenty Nine
Friday; Later
Caroline sat on the sofa in the semi-darkness waiting for Joe to arrive home. She stiffened as she heard his key in the door.
He called out but she didn’t reply. Her throat hurt from holding back tears.
The door to the lounge opened. Joe stopped, looking slightly startled and then smiled broadly.
“Is this a scene? I didn’t see a note.”
Caroline shook her head slowly and looked down at her hands.
Joe leapt towards her. “What’s wrong babe?” His voice was soft and compassionate. He tenderly lifted her chin so he could see her now overflowing eyes.
“Oh Joe!” she sobbed.
He moved to sit beside her and wrapped her in his arms. He leant back pulling her close so her head rested on his chest. She wept quietly as he stroked her hair. He didn’t speak. He di
