‘Do you want to go and knock on your own, or shall I come with you now?’ ‘Better go on me own first in case she’s entertaining and gets embarrassed to see me. Don’t want to upset her at all. If she seems a bit flustered I’ll just give her the present and come away.’ He turned in his seat and drew forth from the back of the van a neatly wrapped gift topped by a small bow. A moment later he was walking quickly away from the vehicle. Grace watched with bated breath as he knocked then turned back to give her a nervous smile while shuffling from foot to foot. A moment later the door was opened and Chris was bathed in muted coral light. But Grace couldn’t see who was standing in the hallway. Suddenly he turned and beckoned, evidently relieved, and with a deep breath Grace fought to slide open the van door and jump out. ‘Sorry, I’ve nothing else to offer you, but I usually treat myself to this at Christmas as I quite like it.’ Pamela gave a small smile, approaching Grace with the bottle of ginger wine.
What do You think about Women On The Home Front (2013)?
