Sunshine on Leith Page #4

Are all I've ever wanted to

I was going through some

of Mum's stuff and I found this.

Thought you might like it.

I remember when this was taken.

She left a few days after.

I know.

She got on the train.

I never saw her again.

Never heard from her.

She didn't write.

Didn't tell me about you.

Well, she said it wasn't meant to be

between you two.

I'm sorry.

I promise you, I do not wanna

cause you any trouble.

It's complicated, you know.

- 24 years ago.

- Yeah.

A long time.

Whenever you're ready, madam.

Thank you.

There's room in the car if you'd

like to come to the cemetery.

It wouldn't be a good idea.

Well, I am around for a while,

if you fancy a coffee?

Only if you want to.

It was good to meet you.

I'd just like to ask you a couple

of questions about your kitchen.

I'm sorry. Apologies, ma'am.

My name's Davy Henshaw.

I would like to speak to you

about kitchen appliances.

You all right, mate?

- Good you see you, mate.

- It's good to see you.

- Where's Ally?

- He couldn't make it.

His sister's got him watching

the kids after school or something.

It's all right.

You don't have to cover for him.

You know Ally. He took it hard.

No. No. That's all the more reason

for him to come and say hello, then.

- Aye.

- Some people can't handle it.

My wee mum's OK, but my dad,

he just bangs on about the weather.

What about you?

What are you doing with yourself?

- Are you working?

- Aye, in a call centre.

Bloody hell, man.

And I thought I had it bad.

- It's just temporary.

- I thought you'd be army for life.

It suited you, big guy.

So, how's Rona?

She's a woman.

Who knows?

I suppose she's just

trying to be brave.

I preferred it when she

used to just shout at me.

- Is there anything I can do?

- You came, Davy. That's plenty.

What you doing?

It's this silver wedding

anniversary list.

It's a wonder Mum's

put up with you that long.

I was a catch, I'll let you know.

Lucky she didn't

throw you back, then.

No, it wasn't luck.

We just clicked.

- We knew.

- How?

How d'you know there wasn't

someone else out there for you?

There was nobody else

out there for me, just your mum.

My dad, all about the dreams

and the romance.

I had my dreams.

I wanted your Mum,

I wanted kids,

I wanted Hibs to win the league.

- Is that all?

- Two out of three, not bad.

Right, I'm off.

See you later.

- Have a good night.

- See you, love.

- Don't forget your keys this time.

- Thanks, Dad. I'm not five anymore.

Davy's out tonight too.

Got the house to ourselves.

Come on, give us a cuddle.

I'm just thinking about

Mum and Dad's anniversary party.

You know, 25 years. Makes your head

spin a wee bit, doesn't it?

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