54. [Audio]

[justcautious]

[Chris doesn't sound sad so much as he sounds weary. And maybe a bit drunk: he was at Ken and Mara's party.]

Been 'ere a year, or sommat like. A year an' now Penny's gone.

[The following silence is decidedly pregnant. He wants to affirm that he's sure she's in heaven, or that she'll be back for Christmas. Also, the fact that he's pretty sure he

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[feellikejumping]

Chris...

I'm sorry. You alright, then?

[justcautious]

Course I am, Boss. Ta, though.
Might take me day off today, cos I think I'm made of gingerbread.

[feellikejumping]

... excuse me, what? What did you just say?

[justcautious]

I'm takin' me day off today. Won't be in.

[feellikejumping]

No, I got that part... do I even want to know?

... Alright. We'll cover you.

[justcautious]

I fell on me 'and an' it came off an' I'm gingerbread. Went back on, but I'm not takin' chances.