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Part 48 – Given Circumstances

5 November 2018

November 1982.

‘Be sorry to see you go.’ Biggles is fiddling with his ‘tache as we sit in the staff common room. ‘Are you sure you want to leave?’

‘It’s only an interview. No guarantee I’ll get the job.’

 ‘What are they looking for?’

 It’s a new post.’ I wave a piece of paper. ‘Director of Drama.’ …

Part 47 – Given Circumstances

30 October 2018

In the morning of the twenty seventh of August 1982, the phone ringing wakes me.

I’ve had a disturbed night, despite spending the evening at the Flyer – ‘Another pint!’ I pump money in the jukebox. Happy music only. Norma makes a comment. ‘You look like the cat what got the cream. You won the pools?’ Hands me her glass. ‘A G and T. Double.’…

Part 46 – Given Circumstances

23 October 2018

I’m just staggering back from the Flyer one evening in the middle of August when the phone goes at Orchard Cottage. I briefly consider ignoring it but instead turn down Toto.

…it’s a feeling you never belonged to me…”

‘Hello?’ I grump.

‘Oh there you are…”