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294She returned to her seat beside Ken.%u201cMy God, Jasmine. You sing like an angel,%u201d he said.%u201cOh, don%u2019t be silly. I just love that song. That%u2019s all.%u201d She told him, smiling.%u201cI got us another round,%u201d He said pointing.%u201cThank you. Look, I only open for half a day tomorrow. Are you off work at the moment?%u201d%u201cYes. They gave me time off and said to return when I%u2019m ready.%u201d%u201cWhat work do you do?%u201d She asked.%u201cI%u2019m a private consultant with BUPA. I%u2019m in Obstetrics.%u201d He replied.%u201cWow. That%u2019s an important role. But look, could we go to the spot where your wife was knocked down? I%u2019d like to put a large and beautiful tribute reef there.%u201d She said. %u201cThat is if won%u2019t upset you too much?%u201dHe nodded. %u201cThat%u2019s kind and thoughtful of you. Yes. We can go there in the afternoon.%u201dThe pub had started to clear as it was drinking up time. %u201cWill you get a cab home?%u201d She asked him. %u201cI sang and you agreed to stay at my flat tonight. Will you come back with me instead?%u201d%u201cI%u2019d love to.%u201d He told her.Her flat was small but cosy; a bathroom, and a combined living room with cooking facilities and a sink. %u201cWhat would you like to drink. I can open a bottle of wine to share?%u201d She asked.%u201cYes. That%u2019s fine. You said earlier you turned your life around. I%u2019m intrigued to learn more.%u201dShe sat next to him and passed him a glass of wine. %u201cYes. A nun called Sister Nancy and Dean Fredrick of The Convent of the Holy Mary found me living rough on the streets all doped up. They took me in, The Devil Drops By