Chapter Twenty Four
Wednesday, 7th; Morning
Before Joe left for work the next morning he came to see Caroline in the study. She had been up for a couple of hours already checking and re-checking everything for the day ahead.
“Good luck for today!” he said.
She looked up and managed a thin smile. “Thanks sweetie. I think we’ll be OK. And don’t forget you’re on a promise tonight.”
Joe looked a little surprised. “Are you sure you don’t want to postpone? I don’t mind.”
This time her smile was broad and warm. “Yes, I’m sure. I know we have to schedule the dates around work and play, but that’s as far as it goes. We shouldn’t let work stresses encroach on our ‘together time’. In fact, I’m really looking forward to it.”
“Right then. I’ll see you later. Hope it goes OK.” Joe grinned and was
