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That answered the question It wasn’t Caroline’s idea And it obviously wasn’t Dougal’s, or Caroline would have said so That left only one option

“You knohat?” Kirsty sht I think I do need closure”

“So you’ll be at the pub?”

“Oh yes, I’ll definitely be there”

It looked like the as still on after all, and that rin

“I shouldn’t have let you talk me into this,” Lake told Betty

“What are you whining about now? You look grand”

“Yeah, right” He turned to Dougal “Won’t I get struck by lightning for wearing this thing?”

“You’re offending Scotland, son, not God”

“Well, that’s a relief,” Lake said with a roll of his eyes “I don’t see why I have to dress up”

Betty and Dougal shared a look

“We know,” Betty said “That’s why you need us This is a special occasion You can’t go out there in your birthday suit—as et”

“What kind of tartan is this?” he said as he felt the fabric

“McCloud,” Betty told him “Welcome to the clan, son”

Excellent, thought Lake There would be no getting rid of her now