Chapter 6John was the first to wake on Christmas Eve. He thought about going out to the shops without telling her, seeing as she hadn't got up yet, but decided against it. She'd kick up an almighty fuss. So he waited. At least she must have had a good night's sleep.
She came into the kitchen half an hour later in her dressing gown, looking irritated.
'John, why didn't you wake me? We're supposed to be going shopping. There'll be nothing left!'
'Sorry – but I thought it best not to wake you. Are you still suffering?'
'Yes, but I want to make sure Christmas goes off smoothly, with your parents coming round for dinner.'
'You'd better get a move on, then. The shops shut at lunchtime, don't they?'
'OK. Let me have a drink and get dressed, and I'll be ready.'
'What about having a bite to
