The TruthDom Clem looked up at the scene in the small room of Betty Davies’s house. He was a little taken aback to see that Michael Davies was weeping – only very gently, but the tears were moistening his cheeks. Betty held his hand and gave it a little squeeze. She nodded and he turned towards Paul Nixdorf.
“Paul, look there’s something I need to tell you. I’m Mike Davies – the original Mike Davies.”
Clem’s mouth dropped open. No one else moved a muscle. Betty smiled serenely. Nixdorf looked completely nonplussed.
“Paul, sit down and listen to me. I’ve a lot of explaining to do. Betty, go and put the kettle on and get Father Clement and this young lady some dry clothes.”
Paul sat down on the floor. He still held the gun but he was no longer pointing it at anyone. Betty returned with a
