You, Me & the Sea

Bess comes up the stairs and looks almost startled to see Rachel there.

I absolutely loved You, Me & the Sea.

People make day trips to the Isle of May,

Before that, it’s like something outside you, something unexpected: you watch yourself getting angry and you’re almost surprised 8by it, because that’s not you.

The swell calms and it feels almost peaceful here, the wash of the boat causing huge pads of seaweed to rise and fall without breaking a wave.

She can see more of the island now. The lighthouse is on the nearest side. Further along and about half a mile back is the small bird observatory that houses birdwatchers, and occasionally other people: ecology students and scientists. Her job will be to take care of the observatory, to clean it, and change the beds once a week ready for the next lot.

there is

what you think

you are

and then there is

more

She can see more of the island now

But this one is going to be her home for a few months, and she needs to like it.

ugly little thing,