‘I honestly don’t know yet. I haven’t thought that far.’
‘Have they been to Legoland?’ he asked after a pause.
‘Ugh. No. They haven’t, much to their disgust. Matt’s said he’ll take them but it’s been a case of finding the right time.’
‘What about tomorrow?’
I looked at Charlie. ‘I love those boys to bits, but I am not driving up to Windsor tomorrow to spend most of my day standing in lines, waiting to go on a two-minute ride.’
‘I could drive you. And there are special passes that mean you don’t have to queue.
I raised an eyebrow. ‘You seem to know an awful lot about this.’
He brought his wine glass up and took a sip. ‘I don’t know what you mean.’
‘I’ve a feeling there’s another little boy who wants to go to Legoland…’
‘Be careful where you’re throwing that description around, won’t you?’
I laughed. ‘Afraid Elaine might change her mind?’ I said, referring to his Marilyn-esqe neighbour. ‘Is she still after you, by the way?’
‘I don’t think “after me” is the right description. But she has invited me over a couple more times, yes.’
‘Then “after you” is exactly the right description.’
‘Can we get back to Legoland?’
‘I can text Matt and ask him what he thinks. You just said you were shattered though. It might be better to have a rest tomorrow. We can always go another time if you’re still up for it.’
He turned his attention to the stem of his wine glass, its contents barely touched. ‘I’ll be fine after a good sleep. And I know I’m free tomorrow.’
I let out a sigh and pulled my phone from my bag.
‘I’ll ask him. It’s hardly a cheap day out so I’d better check first.’
Pushing himself up off the sofa, Charlie crossed the room and began rummaging through some paperwork that sat piled on the corner of the dresser.
?? Hi. Are the boys still wanting to go to Legoland?
I messaged my brother.
His reply came back swiftly. An emoticon with a wiggly line for a mouth. I got the idea. Another message immediately followed.
?? Yes. Gonna have to bite the bullet some time and actually take them. Have you seen the prices??!! Why are you asking?
Charlie padded back across the room and held some papers in front of my face. I reached up and took them. Four complimentary VIP passes to Legoland Windsor.
‘Seriously?’
He sat back down next to me.
‘A client gave them to me the other day. I’d rather they got used than went to waste.’
‘And you want to go to Legoland.’ I smiled.
‘I’m just offering to drive.’
‘Oh, so you’re going to stay in the car?’
