Wonderful - Bodie protecting his Ray, from Ann as much as any other threat! And the perfect contrast of the life Ann has ended up with (didn't she just deserve it though!) with what our lads have built together. I'm a sucker for older lads stories, so this is just up my street.
Great contrast - Ann with her empty life and amoral standards, Ray and Bodie with their utter commitment to each other. And Bodie being able to read her so much better than she can read him. And even as she is considering trying to start an affair with Ray she is thinking how she will try to change him!
Feels absolutely right this, and a lovely codicil to Involvement, very satisfying on all counts!