Jonathan Creek – A long way home
Chapter 2:
The lady crouched down in front of Maddy and held out her hand, giving her a £50 note. It was crisp and fresh like it had just come out of the bank. Maddie looked up at the lady who had presented it, it was the woman she had been watching just a moment ago. She smiled at her as she crouched by her side, her husband, who she assumed was her husband, was standing by her side also smiling with a warm gentle smile, the type that made you feel welcome.
"Hi, I'm Sally".
Maddie took the note, a £50, she had never had one of these before, let alone have someone give her one.
"Hi", she said looking slightly bemused.
"This is too much", she said trying to hand it back.
The lady refused to take it. "Don't be silly, Keep it".
"Just some change for a cuppa would be more than enough"
"Believe me it isn't nearly enough", her husband said as he crouched down next to them.
"We want you to have it. It's not easy, especially when you are out here. You need something to eat and drink, it will hopefully help keep you going for a bit".
"Thank you", Maddie said gratefully no one had ever been this kind to her. It was a cruel world out here and it meant so much that there were people willing to help.
"It will Thank you, that will be a nice hot meal for me for the next few nights. Thank you so much". She said looking deep into her eyes, she had a sort of familiarity about her.
"No problem", Sally said as they both stood up to leave. "You look after yourself ok". She said with her broad glowing smile. Her husband took her hand again as they got up and prepared to leave.
"Maybe we will see you again one day," Sally said smiling in hope.
"Yeah maybe"
Maddie nodded, Sally looked back at her one last time before they walked away back into the busy crowds of London.