Gaby frowned. ‘He wanted to go back to St Andrews. Something about saying goodbye to the folk at the homeless shelter.’ She smiled. ‘He said they’d been so kind. I gave him a bit of money to tide him over and off he went. Luke offered him a lift but he said he’d rather go under his own steam. So we hugged and said we’d meet again once he knew his plans.’

‘So David left the cottage,’ Clare said. ‘What did you do next?’

Gaby wrinkled her brow as if trying to remember. ‘Luke went to change. Then he called a taxi. I told him to take the hire car. I wasn’t planning to go anywhere. But he said he wanted to leave it for me in case I changed my mind.’

‘And then he left?’ Clare asked.

Gaby frowned again. ‘Actually, we had coffee first. The taxi was going to be half an hour so Luke made a pot and suggested I have a lie down.’

Clare glanced at Chris. ‘And did he leave you to drink it?’

‘Erm,’ Gaby considered this. ‘Actually, I think he was still there while I had it. He brought a tray through to the bedroom and we chatted while I drank. I think he topped me up.’

‘Do you remember what you chatted about?’ Clare asked.

Her face softened then she said, ‘We spoke about Dad, you know? Once things are settled with Russell, there will be some money. The restaurants are doing well. They’ll sell easily and I don’t need the money. I make more than enough. Obviously Russell’s will only benefits me – I know that. But it seems fair to share the inheritance with David.’

‘How did Luke feel about that?’ Clare asked.

‘He agreed with me. It’s only fair, after all. Then there’s my poor dad; he’s too ill to be helped now. But I’d like to give some of Russell’s money to a dementia charity. I mentioned it to Luke and we’re going to check it out.’

Clare seemed about to speak then she stopped.

Chris glanced at her then he turned to Gaby. ‘The coffee, Gaby, do you remember taking any tablets with it?’

She shook her head. ‘No. But I suppose it must have been all the upset – over Russell, you know? Maybe I was tired and forgot.’ She yawned. ‘Sorry, I’m just so sleepy…’

Chris smiled. ‘We won’t keep you much longer.’ He glanced at Clare again then he went on. ‘Did Luke say where he was going?’

‘Sorry, no. I had the feeling it might be Glasgow, though.’

‘Any reason for that?’

‘He has contacts through there. I just assumed…’

Clare suddenly remembered Gaby and Luke’s daughter. The one who’d been part of the singing group at Tom’s wedding. ‘Maybe visiting your daughter?’ she said.