Apartment 6

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This book is dedicated to my wife, Tara, who I love more than life. Thanks for being there for me every step of the way, in all aspects of my life. You’re my hero.

Also my children, Oli and Ava, who I couldn’t be more proud of. You are both incredible people who I adore so very much.

My mother and father, Jimmy and Kathleen. Love you guys.

‘999, what’s your emergency? Hello, 999, what’s your–?’

‘Hello.’

‘Hello. What’s your emergency?’

‘It’s my mummy.’

‘You sound very young, sweetheart, how old are you?’

‘I’m five, but I’m nearly six.’

‘Who’s with you? Are you still on the line? Hello?’

‘My daddy.’

‘Okay. Can you put your daddy on the phone?’

‘He won’t come. He’s in his bedroom. It’s upstairs, and it’s dark, and it’s scary. He isn’t here much, but when he is, he stays in his room on the phone talking.’

‘Okay. I’m going to stay on the phone with you. Can you get him for me? Will you do that? You don’t need to be frightened, okay?’

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