Thick ... set of instructions, found COMMUNICATIONS, checked the date and followed the directions. “SVFlint.” I said.“Mel?”“Yes.”“You d...d it.”“Did what?”“Followed instructions.”“Who is this?”“The wet lieutenant. Communications officer.”Dripping with sarcasm, I said, “Very funny.”“The Captain needs to speak with you. Please wait.”A short pause.“Commander Collins here.” A male ... deep male voice said. “Are you missing any boats?”“Cassie ... go count the boats you can see.”“Are all the boats. Mom opened the door for me as usual. I expected her to beem with joy seeing me. But she did not look particularly cheerful. As soon I saw her I wanted to have her in my arms. But she put my hands away and told me in a low voice that we had a guest at home, so I should behave. I was surprised and did not like the presence of guest that evening. The guest was mom’s sister Priya living in Dehradun who had to stay in Delhi for that night in Delhi. She had come alone for some office work and decided. Two boring meetings on Thursday, an inventory account on Friday followed by customary drinks in the dive bar after. She stayed for exactly one before making an excuse and leaving. Friday night was restless. Rachel was trying to put all the thoughts out of her mind, but it was impossible. She was so turned on lying in her bed, she could feel a slight dampness between her legs and was trying to ignore it. Finally, she took two aspirin which did the trick and she went to sleep, dreaming of Max and. .his DEAD nan's knickers! I didn't know what to say.But Stevie filled the awkward silence," Fuck,mate,look at you...gone all red you 'ave.She was friggin' awesome me nan was,& she weren't all that old either...mam had me when she were 17 & nan had her when she were 17 an' all"Now me maths weren't too great but even I could work out that made his nan only 47.Christ,dead at 47!" So how'd she die,mate?" Fuckin' bus knocked her over didn't it.Cracked her 'ead on the pavement & she had a.