Air of confidence

Rufus also found out from the nurse on reception where his mum's bloke was being treated. He knew that to get to the man he had to exhibit extreme confidence. He walked straight through on the basis that if he was challenged, he could truthfully say he was trying to see his dead mother.

He was sad that his mother had died, but was pragmatic too. Whatever she'd done with that man, particularly if it had involved Mac, was her own fault. He couldn't bring her back, but he could help her bloke join her.

And keep himself beyond suspicion!