"The end of one life and the start of a new one, as a sister and brother rebuild their relationship"
TommyI guess it all started at our parents’ funeral. Probably, the roots grew in the decade before as teenagers and the seeds sown even earlier as young children. Like all teenagers, we thought our parents were stupid, we thought we...
"A trip to the theatre followed by a departure for Finland."
LukeThe week before Easter and the two weeks after, the university was involved in Sevens rugby tournaments. Given that Sevens is a game of speed and style, grace and skill, I felt lucky to get into the third team of...
"What was in Luke's letter?"
Luke“A twelve-week placement starting twentieth June, finishing on ninth September. You have to register at the halls, at the Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Espoo, Finland over the weekend before.“Espoo, Finland?” Tina asked.“Finland? You got it? Fucking nice one,...
"So, who was with them?"
Luke“Never. There that was simple, wasn’t it? Want me to expand?” Tina nodded.I pulled the duvet around us and we snuggled into each other more, “Sam’s my sister, but it’s not about morals or legalities, sure they are stoppers, but...
"Fun and games after the match and fun and games back home..."
Tina“Ooh, Luke you can sing. Luke here, he can sing.”Too late, Luke turned to quieten her, but the person calling it came over, “You sure, Luke? I just thought being with your family and all…”“Nah, Luke’s good, aren’t you mate?” Said...
"Who's that knocking at the door."
Tina“Ah good, that makes it easy,” said the person at the door. “You’re coming with me,” he said, stepping forward and reaching for me.Luke stepped out of the door and across the front of me so he was in his...
"The New Year's Eve party."
LukeI had been downstairs at least twenty minutes before Tina appeared in the doorway. In the meantime, I had found out that Cara, Andy and Rob had come prepared, knowing that many places require, at least, smart dress on New...
"Luke tells Tina about his past..."
Luke“What are you two ugly bastards doing here?” I turned to the person approaching from the car, “Sorry, Cara, I am, truly, that you had to share a car with these two.”“We were passing and we thought, well, we wondered...
"Monday finishes and events leading up to New Year's Eve"
LukeIt’s funny how quickly you can get used to something, how quickly you can get used to someone new in your life. When you just seem to click with that someone, everything feels comfortable with them. It is so easy...
"Tina's dad has a word with Luke"
LukeI pulled up at Tina’s and was not greeted at the door by mother or daughter; I actually had to knock. “Alright mush, come in. Tina will be down in a sec.” Mrs C leant up for a kiss, which I...