Although the library opened Saturday mornings, I only had to cover alternate weekends. I’d just finished making all the arrangements in the main office regarding my leave request when Mary walked in.
“I’d have thought you’d have seen enough of this place without coming in on your half day off.”
“Mary.” I gave her a smile. “Something’s cropped up and I’m taking some time off. You’ll be on your own for the next couple of weeks. I’m sorry.”
“Oh?”
“Yeah, this is Mark,” I said, putting my hand on his shoulder.
“Please to meet you.” Mark started to hold out his hand to shake, then must have realised he couldn’t.
“Mark’s hurt his hands. He’s agreed to move in with me until they heal.”
She raised her eyebrows slightly. She knew! “Oh, dear, how did you manage to do that?”
“Some people I
