‘Pretty tough couple of weeks, Paul. How are you feeling?’
‘I don’t think this one has hit me yet.’
Father Mulligan placed a hand on his shoulder. ‘Have you told the boys yet?’
‘No, decided to leave that until they get home from school.’
‘I’ll drop around later.’
‘Thanks, Frank.’
‘Where’s your mother?’
‘She’ll be out in a minute. Apparently, a tracksuit is okay for an emergency visit to the hospital, but it’s not presentable for visitors. Come in to the kitchen.’
They made their way to the kitchen and sat down.’
‘Just like your father to suffer through the night, not wanting to disturb anyone.’
‘Yeah, well that turned out to be his undoing.’
Footsteps sounded in the corridor as Anne made her way in to join them.
‘Hello, Father. Thought it might be you.’
‘Hello, Anne.’ Father M
