“I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”
The dimly lit, inadequately heated church was about half-full. Luke couldn’t understand why there were so many people. Then, as he continued to walk down the aisle behind the vicar and the coffin, he began to get a clue.
All eyes were on him. “He’s still gorgeous; why did he retire?” one person asked his neighbour.
Donnie indicated that they should sit. Spaces had been left for them in the front pew. Distantly, Luke realised this was because he was the chief mourner. Sam and Donnie seated themselves to either side of him. Luke picked up his order of service, feeling as though he had no part of what was going on.
“Since
