I failed Yuri, I failed the kids, I failed myself.”Carol put her hand atop Tattie’s.“Tattie, did you do everything you could? Everything you kne... to do? Everything you were advised to do by knowledgeable experts?”“I must not have...”“Why? Because he’s dead?”“Yeah, I’d say my child dying is evidence I didn’t do everything I could!”Carol sighed.“Answer the question for me, then. If I was in your place and you in mine, did I do all that I could? If your arguments were coming out of my mouth, what. I’ve had people watching you very closely for years now. You’ve not had one meaningful relationship, since Minerva and you were together at the Cliff Head Hotel.’ I sat there and stared back at Tanya. I really had no idea what to say. ‘Gilroy, Kylie as you know her, was just as taken with you, as you were with her, even more so, if I understand things correctly. What in heavens name led up to her getting married to Fabian Bellushi, I have no idea. ‘And what’s more, my suspicions have since. Was she damp? Ruth crossed her legs and her arms and stared at Hannah until she calmed done some. Hannah was still sniffing when Ruth said she now had to deal with her failing to turn up on time. Hannah looked horrified and as Ruth glanced across at the cane on the table Hannah followed her gaze, rubbed her bottom even faster and started to beg. Ruth didn’t stop Hannah begging and rubbing until Hannah realised she was blubbering and stopped. Ruth simply said a few choice words. “Twelve I. All the family were invited .iwas going to book a hotel when my aunt suggested i stay at her place.it wasnt a big deal as she was hosting the wedding eve party.now of course my mind was racing but then again so many others there.but i was staying and as long as i dint fall asleep or drink too much ----who knows??i just know that night was to change me forever.i still remember it clearly.well maybe i have to close my eyes and picture it all and the sounds and smells and tastes of that summers.