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“Like you’d miss out on a castle adventure,” Ezzy said to him.

“True. We need a night for ghost hunting,” Finn said standing up.

Ezzy laughed. “Those ghosts are around day and night.”

“Seriously?” Joe asked in surprise.

“Yep, pretty sure it’s the same for all ghosts. Our ones run amok all the time.”

“In that case, lead us to adventures, Ezzy,” Jacob said, grinning.

Fran walked to the nurses’station and sighed. It was a busy shift, and two nurses had phoned in sick. There was no way he would be home in time for dinner. He pulled his phone out of his pocket and messaged Jacob.

Hey babe, will be late tonight. We’re rushed off our feet. No idea what time I’ll be home, don’t wait up. Love you x

He didn’t have long to wait for a reply.

Hi sweetheart. I’ll wait up for you. Will you eat at the hospital or shall I ask Clairmont to have food ready for you? Love you too xxxx

Fran smiled as he read the message.

I’ll grab something here. Hope you’re resting. xx

He saw Jacob was replying.

OK. Had a fun afternoon. Shifted with Robbie then Finn, Joe, and I had an adventure with Ezzy, looking for priest holes and secret passages and ghosts. Don’t worry, took lots of breaks. Xx

Fran could imagine the fun they had.

Hope you saved some priest holes and secret passages for me to show you. Chat later babe, xx

He was still smiling when Robbie walked past the nurses' station, pausing when he saw Fran.

“You look happy, cuz, considering you’re two nurses down.”

“Just warning Jacob I’d be late home. Apparently, the band of brothers have been looking at priest holes and secret passages.”

“Band of brothers?” Robbie asked, grinning.

“Yeah, Clairmont nicknamed them. He started with trouble tribe, but changed it to band of brothers.”

“I would have stuck with trouble tribe,” Robbie said.

Fran laughed. “I heard you and Jacob shifted earlier.”

Robbie nodded. “We did and we had fun. I must say I like Jacob. I would have tried to like him for your sake, but I actually do like him.”

“Thanks. I’m glad you really do. Jacob said Joe and his parents helped him a lot.”

“Then I can’t wait to meet them tomorrow. I’ll be home when Cresswell turns up to support Jacob,” Robbie told him.

“Thanks. Depending on arrival times I might be there, or here.”

Just then both Robbie and Fran were paged and rushed off.

CHAPTER 50

It was a lively dinner that evening as they chatted about their afternoon adventures.