I thought Claire badly needed a stiff drink. And I could do with one myself. We were both a bit shocked!
There was just time to get a drink in. We bought a brandy apiece and had just sat down when I caught sight of those very yobbos who'd put Andy in hospital. All three of them, drinking and causing trouble right in that very pub.
I had a quick word with the barman. I think my black eye helped to convince him we were for real! So he called the police, and I have to say that again they arrived quickly.
It was very satisfying to see those lads dragged off in a panda car, even if the vicious one, the one that kicked Andy, got away. I expect they'll be as spineless as most of their ilk and the police will soon pick up the other one.
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