It took a week for J to count all of the coins he’d given her.
“I’m sorry I took so long” she apologised as she handed over the notes.
“Don’t say sorry” he said I’m glad you didn’t give me the money the other day. It was that hot,” he continued, “so I went to the TAB just for the airconditioning and blew all my money.
I’d managed to stay away from the Pokies for 44 days. Did the lot in two and half hours …. all the money I saved”