I drop a hand to Elizabeth’s shoulder. “Time for us to be going, my Love. We have other people to visit.” She gives me a startled glance but then nods understanding.
I offer my hand to James. “Thank you for inviting us. It’s been… memorable.”
His lips quirk but he shakes my hand. “It has. And thank you for coming. Both of you. I think I can say that it wouldn’t have been the same without you both.”
Michael snorts then stands. “Can’t argue with that.” He hugs Elizabeth. “Thank you, Beth. You’re always lovely.”
*****
Driving back through the snow and the rapidly falling darkness, Elizabeth is very quiet. I drop a hand to her knee. “You're thinking very loudly, my Love.”
She drops her hand to mine, squeezing a little. “I was thinking what a different side we're seeing of James.”
Hmmm..
