“Uh huh?”
“Have you ever sung it to Daisy?”
There was a short pause. “Nah.”
“Have you ever sung it to anyone else?”
He seemed to be scanning his memory. “Nah.”
I put a hand on his chest. “Will you do me a favour Quinn, will you keep that as our song, and not sing it to anyone else – ever?”
He covered my hand with his. “Do you want me to sing it to you now?”
I shook my head. “Not right this minute.”
In the dark I could hear a smile in his voice. “So if I ever sing it Ginty, wherever I am and wherever you are, you can be certain I’ll be singing it for you.”
I relaxed and he held me close. “Is that a bargain, Ginty?” He asked.
“Yes, that’s a bargain,” I said contentedly.
Helpline Numbers and Advice Websites
(These details were correct at the time of publication in 2016)
BriSCA F2 – official site for info about Formula Two Stocks – www.briscaf2.com
Karma Nirvana – forced marriage support – 08005999247 – www.karmanirvana.org.uk
FGM – if you are worried that a child is at risk of, or has undergone, female genital mutilation (‘female circumcision’) you can call the FGM Helpline – 08000283550 – anonymous and 24/7 – or you can email fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk or for more information go to the relevant page on the NSPCC website – https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) – 08088029999 – www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Rape Crisis (Scotland) – 08088010302 – www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Rape Crisis Network Ireland – 1800778888 – www.rapecrisishelp.ie
If your region isn’t covered by the above Rape Crisis contact details then try this page – (http://rapecrisis.org.uk/international.php)
Samaritans – if you feel suicidal ring this number – 116123 – www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us
Mind – mental health charity – ring infoline – 03001233393 – www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicidal-feelings/#.V311zDUrLio
Headway – life after head injury – helpline – 08088002244 – find information and advice concerning minor head injuries and concussion – www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/types-of-brain-injury/minor-head-injury-and-concussion
Alcoholics Anonymous – 08009177650 – www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/About-AA/Newcomers/About-Alcoholism
Contraceptive advice – www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception-guide/pages/contraception.aspx
FPA – Sexual Health Charity - info and support on sexual health, contraception, sex and relationships – (www.fpa.org.uk) – the page to go to with lots of extremely helpful info, advice and support links if you are facing an unplanned pregnancy is – http://www.fpa.org.uk/unplanned-pregnancy-and-abortion/pregnant-and-dont-know-what-do
Information about Abortion – www.nhs.uk/conditions/abortion/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Brook Young People’s Information Service – Information, support and signposting service for young people under 25 on sexual health, contraception, pregnancy and abortion – www.brook.org.uk)
Abortion Support Network – (Supporting women in Ireland)
from N.Ireland – 07897611593
from Republic of Ireland – 00447897611593
www.abortionsupport.org.uk
Arch – Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline – organisation to support women who have had an abortion and who now are suffering physical or emotional after-effects from it and need help to recover, and also for men and boys whose children have been terminated either with their permission or against their will who now want to talk about how they feel about it. – 08456038501 – www.archtrust.org.uk
Crimestoppers UK – you can give information about crime anonymously online or by phone – 0800555111 – www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The Mix – (formerly called ‘Get Connected’) – help for young people – 08088084994
www.getconnected.org.uk
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation – 08453303030 – www.lgf.org.uk
Frank - A confidential helpline for anyone in the UK concerned about drug use – www.talktofrank.com
BullyingUK – 08088002222 – www.bullying.co.uk
Childline – 08001111 – www.childline.org.uk
Cybersmile – online bullying help and advice – www.cybersmile.org
Kidscape – preventing bullying and child sexual abuse – www.kidscape.org.uk
Pay and Work Rights Helpline – 08009172368 – www.gov.uk
UCAS Application Helpline – 08714680468 – www.ucas.com
UCAS Exam Results Helpline – 08081008000 – www.ucas.com
NHS Urgent Care (England Only) – Call 111 when you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency – www.nhs.uk
Info about how the criminal justice system deals with young people – www.gov.uk/browse/justice/young-people
Victim Support – charity helping people affected by crime including young people – www.victimsupport.org.uk
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