"It's water long under the bridge," I said, profoundly touched by her sympathy. "Can't change it; nowhere to go but onwards."

She stared at me for a moment or two, then shook her head to clear it of whatever thoughts were haunting her.

"So... Annie's in something that's Heaven but not, and... and there are other... girls... like you up there. That's... I mean, it sounds fucking bonkers is what it does."

"Real Angels too. Archangels, Saints..."

"Oh fuck, Saints too?"

"It's a bit crowded. Demons drop in to visit sometimes as well..."

"What!"

"Oh, yes. They come up to the city for a break and to unwind. They're not...