Chapter 5

“My loss, then,” Oz said easily.

Giles was impressed by the way he managed to keep even the barest hint of sarcasm from his voice.

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“Are you sure you’re going to be all right if I go out tonight?” Giles fretted as they made their way back home. “I can’t understand how Hugh managed to forget about your visit when he booked the tickets. It’s not like him at all.”

Oz gave a funny sort of laugh. “No, he’s got a memory like an elephant, Hugh has,” he said. “Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine with your parents.” He grinned suddenly. “Your mum said she’d get out your old baby photos to show me. And anyway, it’s La Bohemetonight, isn’t it? That’s your favourite—you can’t miss that.” He hesitated for a moment, staring straight ahead. “But I think you should use the opportunity to tell Hugh about Angie. He’s your boyfriend—he ought to know.”

“He’s not going to be pleased,” Giles muttered darkly. “He doesn’t even know I’m adopted.”