Page 48 of Where Do We Go From Here?

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W: So, how’s everything at your end?

H: Oh, you know, same old, same old. I’m feeling fairly jealous of your adventure to be honest. Maidstone or the south of France? Hum. Let me see.

W:Well you could have come. I did invite you and you said no.And the kids?

H: Oh, Todd is enjoying uni. D’you remember how worried he was about it being the same as school?

W: I do.

H: Well, it’s not, obviously. So he’s happy. He’s not telling me much, but I think it’s wall-to-wall parties to be honest. Standard first term stuff. And Fiona’s good.

W: And you? How are you, Haz?

H: Oh you know… snowed under with assessments. The usual.

W: Are you…?

H: Am I …?

W: Are you OK, Haz? I mean, really OK?

H: Yes. Like I said. We’re all fine.

W: And is there anything… you’d… you know… like to discuss with me? Anything you want to tell me?

H: …

W: Harry?

H: Yes, still here. Um, I mean, well, no, not really. It’s a bit early for that, don’t you think?

W: Is it?

H: Yes. I mean, you’re away for six months, aren’t you? And that’s fine. That’s good. I’m sure we’ll see things more clearly by spring.

W: Right. Sure. OK, then.

H: But it’s good to hear your voice. Seriously. It is.

W: And it’s good to hear yours, too.

H: Oh, there’s someone at the door.

W: Yes, I heard the bell. You expecting someone?New girlfriend maybe?

H: Nah, probably just a delivery. More fast fashion that Fiona’s ordered. She’s absolutely addicted. Most of it doesn’t even fit so she ends up giving it to her mates. No wonder they love her.

W: Those cheap sites are terrible for the planet, you know. It’s all made by slave labour in sweatshops and then shipped halfway around the world.

H: I know and I’m fairly sure she knows it, too. But all her mates are into it. Hopefully it’s just a phase.

W: Which bit? The not giving a shit about human rights, or not giving a shit about the planet?

H: Hello, thanks. Um, do I need to sign? No? OK, thanks. Yes, you, too.

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