Twenty-Five – TurningInsides Out
I think I have adequately prepared for myearly homecoming but now I am not sure.
Hope Grace says nothing about the ride shegave me and Michael.
‘Oh Christ. Thought yourbrother’s ex might want to keep her distance a bit. Bugger it.Shouldn’t say that.’
My father grumbles. He wants to take backhis words and tries to explain himself.
‘It must have knocked heraround a bit and I’m sure she thinks she’s doing us all a favor bycoming to see us.’
‘Makes it hard to saywhat’s happened to Phillip if she is here all the time,’ I addtrying to agree with my father.
I don’t want to see Grace.
The clash between outside and inside hasresumed. I want to remain outside for the second time in aweek.
Someone is weeping. My father opens thefront door and strides up the h
