I'm jerked out of my reverie as my phone vibrates on the table top. I grab it with my left hand, and am surprised to see it's Em phoning. Quickly, I answer.
"Hullo darling!" I bubble.
Silence and background noise.
"Em?" I ask, puzzled. "Em, are you there?"
"I'm here," she answers, softly. I can tell something's wrong.
"What's going on?" I ask.
She's quiet again.
"Em, you're worrying me. What's wrong? I can tell that something's wrong. I can smell it."
"It's been a... rough day, Bella."
"Where are you?" I ask, concerned.
"In the car, on the way home. You?"
"Lymington," I answer.
"Alone?"
"Yeah. Just Indigo and I."
"Can I... can I come visit, Bella?"
"Jesus, Em, do you even need to ask? Of course. I'll sort out the aft cabin for you."
"Thanks Bella. I'll... I'll see you soon.
