Because being so dependent on people scares me.

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

He nods. "My mum has one just the same and you have no idea how disturbing it is that it's turning me on.

What are you so sad about? We're going to know him for the rest of our lives.

And suddenly I know I have to go. But this time without being chased by the Brigadier, without experiencing the kindness of a postman from Yass, and without taking along a Cadet who will change the way I breath for the rest of my life.

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.

It’s all a bit of a gamble, mate. That’s all I can promise you. And we never get to see what that other life would have looked like if we don’t take chances.