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Sincerely,

Georgia

P.S. Any nice restaurants in or around Lambley?

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Subject: RE: Switching to my personal email account

Date: February 18, 2025

Hi Georgia,

My apologies for the delayed response, yesterday was an eventful day at the clinic, to say the least.

I ended up delivering a baby, which I’ve never done before. I was administering vaccinations to my patient when his mum began having contractions. We called the midwife, but by the time she had arrived, the mum had progressed too far to be moved and I ended up assisting with the birth. Admittedly, I was terrified, but it was also one of the more incredible experiences of my career thus far.

But do you know what’s strange? Throughout all of the excitement and chaos, I kept thinking: I can’t wait to tell Georgia about this. It seems as if no matter what I’m doing lately,you’re on my mind. (Another feeble attempt for you there.)

I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but inviting me to help you with this was a huge mistake. What you don’t know about me is that I can be a bit over the top in this way. My mates refuse to travel with me anymore because I insist on planning out every second in an effort to make the most of our time and money.

With that being said, I have attached a spreadsheet with four different plans to this email. All of them include visiting London, Bath, Lambley, and a day trip to Chatsworth House with travel options and any relevant details you might need. There’s also an additional two tabs at the bottom. One is a list of tourist attractions in each city, prioritised by historical importance, and the other is a list of restaurants near Lambley that I’d love to take you to.

I’ll copy and paste Lena’s entire reply for your viewing pleasure ...

“If you’re sending me her star signs, you must truly be in trouble! I love it, Lucky. The Virgo Sun makes so much sense with her being a history teacher. You’re certainly compatible, ifthat’s what you’re asking. I’d need her entire chart to tell you more, but this is all good stuff. Anyone with an Aquarius placement is cool in my books.”

I didn’t even add that last part, I swear.

Sincerely,

Callum

P.S. I’ve always liked Madison.

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Subject: RE: Switching to my personal email account

Date: February 19, 2025

Hi Callum,

That is the most valid reason for a delayed response I’ve ever heard! I hope mom and baby are both okay! You’ll have to tell me all about it over dinner.

That spreadsheet was immaculate. Breathtaking. Gorgeous. Honestly kind of sexy?

I have selected plan three with a slight caveat. While I love the idea of the London Eye, I am deathly afraid of heights. (Embarrassing, I know.) Instead, we will do the Thames river cruise, as you suggested, before visiting the Tower of London. Thank you so much for this, Callum. I’m very grateful for your help.

I loved the sound of all of the many, many restaurants you suggested but my top three are: Alchemilla, Taquero, and Sat Bains. It feels worth saying that every option you sentseems a bit fancy? I should warn you, I’m on a tight budget.

Lena’s reply will fuel my ego for months. In fact, you should be warned that I will be a far more arrogant version of myself when we meet in three weeks’ time. But, I’m curious, why did she call you Lucky? Is that your nickname?

Sincerely,