"The fear was visible on their faces and in their trembling voices. Neither of them had wanted to think about what life would be like without the man who made them feel safe."
"She couldn't believe all their happiness had nearly been taken away from them."
"It wasn't normal, it was quite far from normal, but they were hers and she loved everything about them."
"Although in fairness he flirted with everyone and everything - dogs, pot plants, a packet of chocolate digestives."
"It had been a wake-up call and now all she wanted was to keep her dad in sight and make sure he didn't eat too many Mars Bars or drink too much beer."