Josh Cody by R.A. Gill

Author:R.A. Gill
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781786238542
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
Published: 2017-03-28T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Following the sensational outpouring from the Major, the telephone lines to the studio were jammed. The studio audience got bigger by the second as employees of the television company, and others who could get into the studio, added to the general hubbub of the stunned and bewildered spectators. When we finally got outside some 20 minutes after the show had ended, the crowd that had gathered was a reminder of the speed at which news travels in these times of instantaneous communication. The street was blocked by the many vehicles that had stopped, in spite of the cops doing their best to keep the traffic moving.

Eventually, with a great deal of relief, we managed to push our way through the crowd, and into the waiting limo. Josh was quiet, almost too quiet. I looked at his pale face which showed no emotion, and it wasn’t for the first time that I’d wished I could read his mind. A moment later his mobile rang and, apart from a “Yes” a “No” and an “OK”. He said nothing else before hanging up. I shot a questioning glance at Maryanne.

“I’ll have to phone Jim as soon as possible,” he said almost to himself.

“Sure,” said Maryanne, putting her arm around his shoulders. “And what about you, how do you feel?” He looked at us with those penetrating blue eyes, as if trying to recall the events of the evening, before replying.

“I’m frightened to contemplate the possibility that my dad’s still alive and if he is, how much he’s suffered. Maybe is still suffering,” He sat back in his seat. “I’ll have to go home as soon as possible,” he finally said.

“That’s no problem, Bubba,” I said. “And in view of the interest in you and your pop, I may be able to get a relief sent out to cover the fight. Then I can come with you. As long as I agree to write something about you in my column I guess.” I looked at Maryanne.

“I know what you’re thinking Jack. You’re thinking that you don’t want a fussy broad along to cramp your style. Well, perhaps you’re right, and I can’t think of anything that I can contribute at the moment to help Josh. But if you need me at any time, you only have to pick up the phone.”

I knew I’d be able to go back to London with the kid with Henry’s blessing as, now that he was going to be world news, it would be crazy if I let him out of my sight. I also felt that, as long as I was there, I’d be able to offer him some protection.

We returned to Bill and Martha’s apartment, where they had both been watching the events on TV. Understandably they had difficulty in controlling their emotions and rushed to hug Josh, with Bill hiding his face and trying not to make it obvious that he was somewhat moved by the evenings events. Although it was mentioned, David hadn’t dwelt on the fate of the kid’s parents but I knew the media would have an emotional field day.

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