‘I’s only just got yere.’‘You’ve been here for the whole of visiting!’ Anna chuckled. ‘And you mustn’t come every day. I know how awkward it must be for you.’Queenie nodded. ‘Depends on ’oo can give us a lift. Been so kind everyone ’as. Pity that there bus don’t go at the right times, an’ not every day at that. P’r’aps I—’‘Come along, ladies. Visiting’s over.’‘Sorry, Nurse. You’d better go, Queenie.’‘Well, just one more kiss for little Charlie.’ The older woman bent over to place her lips on the baby’s forehead. ‘I’ll get in to see you again as soon as I can.’‘Yes, I know you will, Queenie. You just take care now.’She watched as Queenie left the ward, the last visitor to go, but she still paused at the door to blow a final kiss before she disappeared. Anna sighed with contentment and relaxed back against the pillows, cradling Charlie in her arms. ‘Is that your mum?’ Carrie asked from the next bed.Anna closed her eyes briefly.
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