40
Jack knew he wouldn’t be getting much sleep. But even the slightest possibility of catching forty winks right now was all that was keeping him going. He’d have to keep his mobile phone with him at all times, knowing that he could receive a call at any moment. When the call came, he’d have to be able to spring into action immediately.
When he got home, Emily had been sitting in the living room, watching TV. Ordinarily, he would’ve balked at the thought of a kid of her age being up so late, watching the sort of stuff that was on the screens at this time of night. But he knew he had to give her some leeway. After all, he’d not exactly been present recently. Besides which, Emily had been extraordinarily understanding, especially considering Jack’s track record.
‘Alright?’ he said, trying
