When Hanley finally goes for two more blondes and a couple of shorts, Pete checks his 6% charged phone and reads her texts.
So I’ve yr number. ThankU!!!xxx
Laters!xxxYes!!
Listens to her messages.
‘Hi … it’s me, I know you can’t answer, I just wanted to say … say … Thanks ….I mean I … I am going to make you … I’m looking over wondering where you are. Can’t wait-’ Cut off by the beep. Then. ‘Hi, it’s me. Look, I’m looking … look … hope you had a good … day. If you’re coming past the station or that shop could you – ’
He checks the last message time, 19.21, unplugs the phone, goes out on to the pavement and rings her.