he knew that a part of his life was complete and that whatever path he chose, he would experience the ache of unfulfilled dreams.

You shy, Francesca?” Javier asks me later on. I shake my head. “Not really.” I’m just sad, I want to say. And I’m lonely.

So between you and me," I tell Justine on the phone that night, "we're either bitchy or stupid." "Oh God," she moans. "Everyone thinks I'm an idiot." "Thanks!

I recognise Santangelo's dad, who saves police brutality for when he gets to his son.

What were you doing with her?" I ask quietly. "Apart from questioning her about your whereabouts, I was listening to the most intriguing story about my life moonlighting as a kidnapper.

I think I'm a bit in love with these girls. They make me feel giddy. Like I haven't a care in the world. Like I'm fearless. Like I used to be.

No, no, no, no,no,' he gasped. 'You can't bring up your mum and dad while your hand is down there, Finke