"Ah see, I knew he wouldn't be able to handle us just yet." Fred winked at both his wife and his brother and sat back in his chair, sipping at his tea and enjoying the warmth that filled him.
Listening to all the news, it all sounded great. But there would be more music nights and time to catch up with friends - Fred wouldn't have traded his honeymoon for anything in the world.
When he heard that Verity had moved in right behind Neville's house he chuckled slightly. "Well... I didn't know about the house... but I did know about her son." Wincing, Fred just realized that he had forgotten to mention that little bit to George. "She was in a London shop while I was picking up your music box..." looking at Katie quickly "and she told me. I congratulated her but, obviously my head was in another place. But I think maybe it was better that you heard it from her, yes?"