Monthly Archives: August 2020

Chapter 37: Dee As Dee walked home, she turned the evening over and over in her mind. She should not believe she had been so honest with Isla – nor that Isla had been hiding such a distressing truth so … Continue reading →

Chapter 36: Isla Isla had felt her connection with Dee deepening for some time.  This feeling had been inexplicable and without grounds as the two women shared time each day, but little of themselves.  Each was guarded in their conversation and never … Continue reading →

Chapter 34: Isla Even from behind, Isla could tell that Dee was not okay.  Over the weeks she had grown to know Dee well and was familiar with her usual posture.  She tended to hold herself straight and tall, almost too perfect, … Continue reading →

Chapter 33: Dee Life was beginning to look up for Dee.  Boosted by her regular outings with Isla and Milly, she had begun to get a grip on things at home. Her home would never feel like the magical place with … Continue reading →

Chapter 31: Dee Dee had not spoken so much in weeks, or months, or maybe even years.  It felt like once Isla asked the right questions, on topics with which she felt truly at home – namely her work – it … Continue reading →

Chapter 30: Isla Isla was glad that Dee was able to join her and Milly at the café this afternoon.  It made her feel less isolated having another adult to share her life with.  She was not used to adult conversation and … Continue reading →

Chapter 29: Dee When Milly asked Dee to join her and her Mum to go and get hot chocolates at the café in Clapham Junction station, Dee did not hesitate before accepting.  She found herself increasingly preoccupied with thoughts of Milly … Continue reading →

Chapter 28: Isla Given the chance, Isla would not change her history.  Without it she would not have her life’s most precious gift, Milly; but on the worst days she did find herself wondering how she had found the confidence and … Continue reading →

Chapter 26: Isla Isla pulled the front door to quietly as she and Milly tiptoed into the hall noiselessly removing coats and shoes.  She had long ago made this part of the day into a game with Milly and the two … Continue reading →