James
“When did you last check her?
“About an hour ago. Time for another would you say?”
“I think so. I’ll do it now. You take a turn…” I check my watch… “Say threeish… Keep her on the simmer…”
“It’s certainly doing that. Stopping her from dwelling on anything else too.”
“True. Shame we can’t do the same for Mitch.”
“Hardly an option.”
“No, it isn’t.”
*****
“How are you, Charlotte?”
“I’m alright, Master. It’s just. I…” She ducks her head and falls silent.
Close to, her perfume is strong.
“Very well. I’ve asked your mother to look after Cara and Adam this evening. You may return to your work for now. I believe you’re working on some catch-up for your university course?”
She nods, swallows and almost waddles back into her study.
“What was that all about?” Michael follows her wi
