Chapter Thirty-eight
It was late in the morning; Friday, November twelfth. I closed my suitcase and turned around to look at my hotel room for one last time. I was booked to fly back to the States that afternoon and I had to check out. I sighed, closed the door and made my way down the stairs to reception. To my surprise I found Janet and Frank waiting for me in the foyer.
“Hello, Jack,” said Janet. “Frank and I have come to wish you bon voyage, and to thank you for everything.” She rushed over and hugged me longer than I expected, then whispered in my ear, “Thank you, Jack, really, for all you’ve done for me. We’ll never forget you.” She pulled away and I saw a small tear break from her eyes.
Frank came up and clipped me on the shoulder. “Jack, I’m going miss you, mate, and all your kn
