“Yes, I think she was too. Come on then. I’m guessing that you’ve done this sort of thing before”. She fixed him with a steady gaze that seemed to hold some mockery.
“Really?” she said eventually.
“Oh, with me and Becky when you passed over, I suppose?”
“Duh, come on, Willy… Sit over there opposite me. Becky! Becky, cariad… it’s your mother and father. Can you hear me?” She nodded at Willy.
“Becky, don’t cry, love. We’re still here with you… we haven’t left you on your own… We still care very much…”
“Mam? I miss you and Da so-ooo much. I wish you and Da were still here. I’m lost without you…” and her crying became louder and more heart-wrenching. Tears trickled from Willy’s eyes and he put his hand on Becky’s shoulder without thinking about it. Becky froze visibly and looked up. “Mam,
