Chapter 18
“Phew, I’m glad that’s done!” Mark said as he collapsed on the sofa after I’d taken the rucksack from him.
“Are you tired?” I asked with concern.
“No, not exactly. My hands are starting to hurt though. I don’t know if it’s because it was cold out there.”
“Why didn’t you say something? I took your pills with us.” I pulled the bottle from my pocket and showed him.
“Sorry, I didn’t know you’d brought them.”
“I’ll get you some water, and you can take a couple now.”
“Thanks.
“Do you want to lie down here for a bit while I get us a bite of lunch?” I asked Mark once he’d taken his tablets.
“Would you mind? These pills make me a bit sleepy sometimes.”
“Of course not,” I said, ruffling his hair. “I’ll take off your shoes and you can get more comfy.”
He gave me a kiss.
“Shall I light the fire?”
“That’d be smashing, thanks.”