Brief encounter

While browsing in the factory shop for part worn boots,I encountered my old playmate and his wife who have moved back to Sheffield,but were here visiting their daughter,he looked a bit subdued, unusuall for him,and it seems he is undergoing treatment next week for a serious illness,we managed a little banter about coloured wigs for watching his beloved blades,and he asked about Sheila's sister and neice and I had to give him more depressing news,anyway I hope it goes well for him.