Shame about her husband”, Deb said.Bev’s husband had tragically drowned in a boating accident with his best mate over 10 years ago.“Yeah, sad st...ory. I think she still misses him”, I said.“Yeah, a tragedy for everyone,” Deb said, going quiet and pressing into me.“Anyway, these are about done. Why don’t you let Bev know,” I said.Deb went back inside and few minutes later the 3 of them were back outside, setting the table and getting ready for me to bring over the snags. I was there is a few. ”Accepting the news, Ed asked, “So there is no need to put everyone on alert?”“No, the ground conditions are not right for a significant spread of the fire and the local fire departments can handle the situation. I’ll stand by in case it gets out of control.”“Good, I’m glad to hear that. I’m sure that a few homeowners and businessmen in the area will be quite relieved,” said Ed with a smile.The man relaxed a little and said, “By the way, Sir, we received official notification of the fire two. " I knew the longer this went on that something like this was going to happen." Sam looked me straight in the eye as she continued, "Although I see Mom almost every week, she has made it very clear that she will not talk about you and what happened. Just let me know when she will be served so that I can be close by to support her if she needs it."Somehow I was surprised at the frequency of contact between Sam and Leanne. I guess I really had not thought about it much. I don't know why but this. It was not like Doris to wish me luck. Shewas usually completely indifferent to my job and what I did. She hadlost interest in my career soon after we married being only concernedwith her own pursuits. Over the years we had drifted apart and anyfeelings of love that had originally been there had long sincedisappeared. We simply lived together for convenience and to keep upthe appearance of a stable relationship for the sake of our daughter.Had it not been for Sophie we would have divorced long.