"Nah, Alfie's training. Though I think he's not training, he's just with some girl." That was Holden's assessment of that, but either way, it meant Alfie wasn't there to see Axel proudly show off his Barbies. Probably for the best.

"She's beautiful, ain't she?" Edward did good on admiring the Barbie, inspecting her dress. "She's all dressed for summer. Doubt she'll see it here, but we can pretend, eh?" Seemed like it was never going to stop being damp and just a bit miserable in Manchester. Whatever, he was ready to make the most of it, just like summer fun Barbie. "I'll teach you how you can make Barbie clothes some time, if I ever come visit again."

He reckoned chances were slim, the way Jon was eyeing him.