“I wouldn’t bother to say goodbye.”

“I know.”

“It’s a pity. He misses out on the good things in life.”

“That’s his choice.”

Wednesday, 19 June

Flying now. Sorry the visit was so chaotic. BE GOOD and have fun. Cheers Alex

Thursday, 20 June

As promised, here is my contact no. in the UK. Hope things are fine that side. Cheers Alex

Friday, 28 June

Alex sent me a Yahoo-notice to register and download software for instant messaging. I’d deleted the mssetup. I’m now CC: FW: FWs and last on the contact list. The attachments were insightful: I’d been marked down and you weren’t coming back.

I did hear from Alex indirectly. Heather shared an e-mail Sandy had sent the family. The e-mail was sent exactly two weeks after Alex’s departure to the UK. Sandy had written that Alex is settling in well and that he’s involved with an old flame - a family friend and counsellor. Sandy believes they’re perfect for each other.

Good for him!