It was Janine, sounding worried. ‘Please come,’ she said. ‘He’s gasping again.’ Freya pulled on her dressing gown and hurried out into the corridor. To her surprise she saw Jackson there, turning the key in his own door. ‘What is it?’ he asked. ‘Amos. Mum’s just called me to say he’s gasping.’ ‘Let’s go.’ They found Amos sitting on the side of the bed, his chest rising and falling heavily. He looked up at Freya, and nodded when she produced the stethoscope she’d taken the precaution of bringing. ‘So now we have the truth,’ he said caustically. ‘Your visit is just another way of mollycoddling me.’ ‘I’m always ready in case you need me. Now hush and let me do my job.’ ‘Are you giving me orders?’ ‘Yes, I am. So do as I say and be quiet.’ ‘You’re as big a bully as your mother.’ ‘Luckily for you I am.’ She listened to his heart, fearing the worst, but was pleasantly surprised to hear it beating strongly.
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