Thirteen
Terry was waiting for the water to boil so he could cook pasta for tea, when the telephone rang. He looked at Helen sitting dejectedly in the living room and decided he’d better answer it himself.
‘Moore residence.’
‘Terry, it’s Kevin. Mary’s tried to top herself. I’ve just packed her off in an ambulance. f**k, Terry, I didn’t see this coming.’
‘Shit.’ Terry was momentarily dumbfounded; then his mind kicked into gear. ‘Which hospital?’
‘They’re taking her to City,’ said Kevin.
‘Okay, I’ll tell Helen and we’ll meet you there.’
‘Thanks. Tell Helen I’ve called Christine.’
Terry put the receiver back on the wall mount and went into the living room. The ramifications of what Mary had done hit him. It was bad enough with Toby being missing, and his father and grandfather being k
