Chapter 8
Ali entered the flight deck tentatively. Jess had been alone for well over twenty minutes. She didn’t think leaving him on his own for much longer was a good idea. In some ways Sal understood Jess far better than Ali did, but in others Ali was sure she knew him better. Their relationship had been short but incredibly intense, so much so that she couldn’t imagine her life without Jess in it.
Jess had been sitting facing forwards. Hearing the door he swivelled round quickly. Despite her worries, Ali couldn’t help smiling slightly.
“Glad to see I still put a smile on your face,” Jess said lightly. He seemed nothing like she’d feared. Instead of gloomy and upset, he seemed bright and alive.
“I was just thinking you’ve really got the hang of that swivel now. I hardly ever
