Chapter 12 - Manuel

I stood by the bar, waiting to be served. Fortunately, with us being well known in here, I can walk straight to the bar and not have to wait too long to be served, missing out on the crazy queues that many of the people in here have to put up with. Even with the ability to get served quicker, it seemed to be taking an age tonight, so goddess knows how the people in the queues must be feeling tonight. The bar staff will be knackered tonight, though I imagine the bar owners would be happy with the profits.

I have to say it was nice for us all to get out again, and have some fun. It had been long overdue. Things have definitely been hectic, lots to sort in pack and with the businesses. Setting up Indie’s art store alongside the property letting store too. And, of course, the new pups. And Anya’s trial. Lilah stayed so strong through that. I don’t know if she is putting on a brave face or if she just wants to move on, but I will be there if she needs me and she knows that.

She is prob