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We see Kate Noble at church most weeks with her husband. He’s a lot of fun, Col. Not what I expected. He likes a drink.

I’m meeting new people – the girlfriend being one of them. Most of the staff at school know what Tom’s been through, and the new headmistress has been amazing, putting lots of support in place.

These days, I spend as much time with Tom as possible.

We go outdoor swimming. Bodyboarding. Rock climbing. And on Kate’s recommendation, I’m reading himThe Chronicles of Narnia. He loves it.

The doctors thought Tom could have liver problems, but the last tests showed everything is normal. A clean bill of health.

Tom is so fit and healthy now, tearing around the place, climbing, jumping. Maybe we’ll go snowboarding next year.

Every moment with my son is a privilege.

I always knew it.

Now I’ll never forget.