Epilogue
Saxon
Shayne bowls the ball to me and I hit it back softly.
‘Good catch! You’ve been practising like I taught you,’ I say.
I visit Manny and Constance whenever I can. Manny says it’s not often enough, but Constance defends me. She understands my job in Middtown is important.
‘Uncle Saxon, how long are you staying for this time?’
‘I’m here for the whole week.’
‘Can we visit Elgee at the market?’
‘Sure, he’d love to see you. Mumma Bear might even have a surprise for you.’
Constance waddles out the back door. Her stomach is swollen and ready to burst.
‘If this baby doesn’t arrive soon, I might just pull her out myself,’ she says, wiping the sweat from her forehead.
‘Uncle Saxon, is Kerina tryin’ to make Nevertyre better?’
‘She is. Where did you hear that?’
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