‘Yes,’ she smiled back. Then asked quietly, ‘How’s Nick?’
He shifted uncomfortably. ‘Probably the worse for wear after last night’s episode.’ There was a short silence. ‘That was the last straw.’
‘Sorry?’
‘Me and him. We were close once, you know.’
‘Oh, right…’ Megan was unsure just how to react, but Sebastian carried on regardless.
‘I’m off, back on the road. I want to put all this behind me once and for all.’
‘I see…’ she said, even though she didn’t. ‘Where are you going?’
‘To Canterbury. The travelling theatre performs there the day after tomorrow.’
‘Ah, well, good luck,’ she smiled encouragingly.
‘Thank you.’ Then he paused and looked at her as if really seeing her for the first time. ‘Megan, I think you’ll be very good for my brother.’
‘Thank you.’
‘You’re most welcome,’ and with that he rose dramatically off the sofa and headed to the front door.
