‘Aye, wi’ both on us.’
Gary looked at them and understood their availability. Xnx You’re a bloody hero, yous!’
‘Aye.’ Said Gary. It had been a traumatic part of his life. Darren laughed. It took about one minute. ‘I need a pint!’ Gary confessed. ‘Well, a ‘mate’, I ain’t seen her in yonks, so we’ve been chewin’ stuff over in town. Darren stared open mouthed at Gary and shook his head. Gary did not recognize his surroundings when he awoke, but had an overwhelming feeling of security that he could not explain. ‘How come?’
‘Oh, aye! Never did that before; remember Darren, he says, always forgive the ones you love, because you don’t forgive them for their sakes, you forgive them for your own.’ The grizzled veteran sat back with a mouth as tight as a blade and mused at his brother.
