“He’s looking forward to seeing you too… and I’ll let him know you were asking after him.” Martha replied in a slightly warmer tone.
“Thank you.” Valerie said. “Shell I come and collect him or…”
“Yes. I’ll send you a cab on Saturday… providing he doesn’t start acting up.”
“I’m sure he won’t.” Valerie replied. The call ended abruptly. “Seven PM and he’s in bed already!” she said to no one but herself. David hasn’t gone to bed at the time since he was about seven years old, she recalled… “But that’s the rule I suppose.” she sighed. “One of them anyway.” she nervously chuckled.