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'- and how grateful she is for your hospitality But now that we have been reunited you no longer have to bear the burden She isher boyfriend and all The sooner we can return south and get on with our life the better'

'But first that drink… yes?'

'Definitely'

'It's so pleasant out on the terrace perhaps we could have this…farewell drink out there'

'Last drink? How appropriate'

Wayne practically dragged Zoe out of the chair using her body to shield the gun held fir painfully into Zoe's ribs The glued together pair followed Ethan out onto the sun drenched terrace which had uninterrupted 180° views of the harbour Zoe frantically scanned the grounds for a sign that perhaps Ethan had not walked into the trap, that he had support but couldn't see anything

'Your drink then' Ethan handed Wayne his drink needing to reach past Zoe to deliver the tumbler to Wayne's free hand Zoe searched Ethan's eyes for so calm and a deadly purpose 'Cheers'

'I'll second that'

Wayne then sculled his drink and placed it carefully on the table, his once agitated face taking on a frighteningly resolved look

'You're not downing yours I see'

'Like all the best things in life ti fine scotch is time well spent'

'Enjoy You never knohen your ti to be your last'

'You have a rather pessimistic view on life'

'No A realistic one'

'How so?'