The last thing he needed was company for this mission. “I can pick some up for you,” Nick said swiftly. Maria gave them both a strange look and then said, “I might come along too. Right.” He flashed Nick a quick smile, which filled Nick with relief. Really.” Nick held Jackson’s gaze, eyebrows raised meaningfully.įinally comprehension dawned on Jackson’s face. Had he forgotten what they’d said last night? “Yes. Plus there’s a shop at the petrol station.” Nick gave him a meaningful look for a second before adding, “And I’m craving some salt and vinegar crisps. “Can’t you do it on the way home tomorrow?” Jackson asked, brow furrowed. It was running pretty low when we got here.” Standing, he said, “I’m going to pop out to fill the car up with petrol. Then suddenly he remembered there was a very good reason for him to go out. The rain was still falling hard, but he couldn’t bear the thought of sitting around for the rest of the day. Once they’d gone, Nick’s gaze strayed to the window.
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