Chapter 41After the trauma he'd suffered, John was given two days' compassionate leave. He grieved for Sarah as he had for Angie when she left him. Thank God for little AJ, who always brightened his day.
Early Thursday afternoon, after he'd had a quiet first morning back at work, his mobile beeped. He picked it up casually – then nearly dropped it.
'Angie?'
'Yes, John, it's me.'
'My God – after all this time …'
'I know … But …'
'So why are you suddenly phoning me now?'
'Because I want to see you, and … and AJ, too.'
'What the … But why?'
For a few seconds she didn't speak. Then he could hear her sobbing.
'Angie? Are you OK?'
'No. I hate being alone in my flat, and I miss you. I miss you so much.'
'Is that where you are now?'
'No. I'm visiting Dad.'
'How come?'
'I phoned in s
