CHAPTER NINE :
The following day was spent quietly with Louise, Lucy and Amelia bringing Alex up to date with family news, while his father, predictably, was working on case notes in his study.
It was a happy, gentle, relaxing day, several hours being spent in the large garden, enjoying the warm, August sunshine, while being in deep conversation with his mother and sisters.
It was Amelia who noticed his watch, asking, “That’s a cool-looking talking watch, Alex. Can I hear what it sounds like, please?”
He really had no choice and gently touched the display. Jen’s voice sounded very clear in the quietness of the garden, where the only other sound to be heard was that of birds singing. “The time is two-forty-five p.m.” He touched the other contact area. “Today is Saturday, August the thir
