Chapter 108

“Well,” Gary said through the slight static, “the deed is done.”

“How is he?”

Gary sighed. “Resigned. I left him itching to start cleaning. Whenever Trevor gets upset, he cleans.”

Paul nodded, then realised Gary couldn’t see him. “I know. Look, I’ve got to play in a cricket match in a couple of hours, but I’ll pop round and see him beforehand.”

“Thanks. I know you think I’m a bastard, But—”

“You love him,” Paul finished.

“Yeah. They say love hurts, and I’ve done my share of hurting Trev, that’s for sure.”

Paul didn’t think this was the time for a lengthy discussion on relationship ethics. He couldn’t agree with Gary’s choices, but that was beside the point. Trevor was hurting, and Paul hoped he could do something about it.

“You still there?” Gary asked.

“Yeah. Look, I better get round there and try and undo some of the damage.”

Paul heard Gary let out a breath. “Damage that I caused.”

“Well, you said it.” Paul wasn’t going to make it easy for him.