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“Now see what you’ve done!” she concludes, triumphantly.

The sand heaves up around them, turning back to sea – long Atlantic combers. Angus sinks into them with a despairing cry: “Ellie!” But she is gone.

He opens his eyes. He is still in the boat, surrounded by the cold grey waves of reality.

• Scene [Rain (Wednesday night 9/12)]

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• Scene [The ship (Saturday night 12/12)]

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