music and laughter. she thought of the beautiful countryside they had left behind as rows of houses were rising in front of them.
the door of the large house opened as they pulled up and james came out. they stood awkwardly looking at each other. not having seen james for years she was gathering up the strength to thank him for letting them come to live with him.
tommy however ran forwards and touched his uncle’s leg.
‘father went to heaven. we living with you now!’ he smiled. james’s face crumpled. he stooped and lifted tommy into his arms.
‘your mother is coming to help me get my house tidy and i’m going to 