0200hrs


The song came onto the radio.

I said: "Hey, I love this song!"

Her eyes seemed to be closed, but she probably wasn't sleeping.

She must have been thinking: "You always say that."

I started singing softly, into her ear. I always marvel at how song lyrics come easily to me, unlike stuff like names or mathematical formulae.

Her eyes remained closed. As I continued into the bridge part, I wondered if she was listening.

But I knew, deep inside, that she was. 'Cos this song couldn't have been any more appropriate.


"In the still of the night
I held you held you tight
Cause I love love you so
Promise I'll never let you go
In the still of the night

I remember that night in May
When the stars were bright above
I'll hope and I'll pray
To keep your precious love

So before the light
Hold me again with all of your might
In the still of the night."