“Yes, no problem, give me a moment.” Gilby lifted the papers and stepped out to use the machine in the general office, leaving the door slightly ajar.
Taking the opportunity for a semi-private conversation, the three exchanged some comments in hushed tones.
“It seems to be the exact same formula as in Glasgow,” Sally said excitedly.
“Never mind the story, for a moment back there, when you were bartering, I was scared that I was being requested as the peace offering,” Ahmed blurted.
Sally grinned. “Don"t worry, although Tom may have agreed, there was no chance I"d have allowed that as I"d have been the one left to explain to Morag.”
Gilby returned with the copies, eyeing the three chuckling reporters. “Have I missed something?”
“No, it was nothing,” Tom answered. “We were winding up t
