Dessert
““Should be okay now,” I said, after resetting the system and applying new passwords. “Probably the damn pigeons again making nests in the eaves. They set off the alarm last spring if you remember.” “I thought the holes in the fascia had been filled,” Dan said with a frown. I shrugged. “These old attics are so higgledy-piggledy, it only takes one gap to be missed and the birds are back in. Call Pest Mate on Monday and get them to come and check it out.” “Sure thing, boss,” Dan said, picking up a... mug of tea and slurping noisily. “You hanging around for a bit?” “Nah, it’s been a heavy week. I’m going to make the most of the sunshine and get out into the hills.” “Sounds great. Have fun.” His attention was caught by a ringing telephone. He sat on his office chair and swiveled away from me, reaching for it. I wandered down a narrow corridor, pushed through swing doors and onto the shop floor. I adored the scent of my stores. A combination of canvas and leather, new clothes and a metallic tang that was unique to climbing equipment.MoreLess
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