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  2. Dedication
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  57. Epilogue
  58. Author’s Note
  59. Acknowledgments
  60. More from Fay Keenan
  61. About the Author
  62. About Boldwood Books

When they were alone, apart from the toing and froing of other MPs and visitors, Holly asked the question that had been bugging her since Charlie’s stint at PMQs. ‘What’s really going to happen now?’

Charlie smiled briefly. ‘Well, we’ve given the issue a really big platform, and we should expect some kind of communication from the PM’s office or the Department of Health and Social Care soon. What that will be is anybody’s guess, but the drug companies will, in all likelihood, take some note of the issue being raised here today. We just have to wait.’

‘Waiting again,’ Holly said, knowing that a trace of her frustration was betrayed in her voice. ‘It seems to be the name of the game.’

‘I’m sorry I can’t be more definite, Holly,’ Charlie murmured. ‘But we’ve made a start.’

‘I know.’ Reaching up on tiptoe, she brushed her lips with his. ‘And I do appreciate it.’ She smiled. ‘Are you a free agent now?’

Charlie shook his head. ‘I’ve got back-to-back meetings until about six p.m., but after that, I’m all yours, if you want me.’ He moved a little closer to her.

‘Sounds good,’ Holly replied. She took the keys to the flat and, looking around quickly, gave him another kiss. ‘I’ll see you later.’

‘I’m not sure I’ll make it back to the flat in time. Shall I meet you at the restaurant?’

‘OK,’ Holly replied. ‘Where did you have in mind?’

‘I’ll text you,’ Charlie said, a hint of mystery in his eyes.

‘Any dress code?’

‘I’m tempted to say a turn-of-the-millennium cocktail dress, since the last time we met in London, that’s what you were wearing, but I’ll leave it up to you!’ Charlie said.

Holly giggled. ‘So, I wasn’t the only one thinking about it, then?’

‘It had crossed my mind.’ Leaning in for one last quick, snatched kiss, Charlie walked away, leaving Holly on her own in the lobby once more.

‘He’s a good one, that one, and definitely one to watch,’ a voice nearby said in an undertone. Holly turned just as the Speaker of the House passed by and her eyes met his briefly. She smiled and hoped the Speaker was right. After all, time was the one thing Harry couldn’t rely on.

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