Bill hesitated. “I was wondering if you would do me a big favour and go on Friday instead. It would really help me out of a jam.”
“Of course we will. You know you only have to ask. We'll do anything we can to help you,” she replied, wishing her husband was home. She was growing increasingly concerned about her son. Whether he admitted it or not, something was troubling him.
“I'm okay Mum, really.” Realising his mother was extremely worried he tried to sound light-hearted. “It's just that we've been so busy at the office, an extra day would help me out.” He smiled and held out his cup. “What about another cup of tea?”
Anne went into the kitchen to refresh the teapot. Bill had said nothing to convince her that everything was all right. He was always busy at the office, far too busy for he
