Act 2: The WilliamSunday, 30 July 1967
The William IV was buzzing when Percy and Les arrived there on Sunday morning at about twelve. Adrian was waiting outside, and Phil was with him, leaning against the wall, pints in both their hands, enjoying the sunlight. Adrian’s smile wasn’t large when he saw Percy, but it lit his eyes.
“Hi,” he said. “I wasn’t sure you’d come.”
Percy shot a grin at him and then looked over at Les. “Les was quite keen,” he said. “So, you know, I thought I’d come along.”
Adrian grinned back.
Phil nodded to him. “Nice to see you again,” he said. “And you, Les,” he grinned at the younger man slightly wolfishly and Les blushed.
“Come on, I need another drink,” said Adrian, finishing his pint. “Let’s introduce you around to a few people.”
Percy had felt like he’d
