I just feel that tinge of regret that I could not stay and have that last shot with him, when Ina and I were in his restaurant a few weeks ago. I had a stomach upset from a reaction to Aspirin and I knew it would be a close run thing to get home in time. I thought we could do it another time. I never knew it was our last chance.
He knew I loved him - we all did - and I believe he was at peace with himself. It reminds me of something we all know but often forget, which is that every time we meet someone it could be the last. I will be making just that little bit more effort to value all the other good people in my life.