Yeah, yeah, it takes two
Through the doors and into the steamy heat. I walk straight to the bar, faking confidence. A glass of Sauvignon blanc, and I should have asked for a pint of Kronenberg cos it’s what all the youngsters drink but whatever. I spot them in the corner, and they cheer when they see me. I’m not sure if it’s a sarcastic cheer, like maybe they hate me, but Alan squishes on up the bench and makes almost enough room for me, and Sally grins widely.
By Sara Crowley.
Best of British
Edited by Maxim Jakubowski, The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime features not only Nicholas Royle and Ken Bruen, but also HP Tinker, and is out now.