A little later, Mark said, “We better start unpacking. Sam, you can have a cupboard in our room, and some hanging space in the wardrobe if you need it. I’m sorry you don’t have your own bedroom, but they don’t have many apartments with two bedrooms, and they would have been a lot dearer anyway.”
“It’s fine, thanks. I’ve just got a couple of nice shirts and a pair of trousers to hang up. Though I think I might wear one of the shirts tonight if we’re going out.”
“You’ll be fine as you are. Save those things for more formal occasions,” I told him.
We unpacked, had a quick wash, and it was time to meet Cliff and Tom.
There was no one on the landing when we emerged. Mark walked over and knocked on their door.
Cliff soon appeared. “Sorry. We were, um, busy…and lost track of the time.” He b
