But life still needs to go on, and although Niamh is no longer in his life, he has Ashley, someone he aspires to 'just love enough.'
And why not settle for that? He tried moving on, and look where it got him.
Nevertheless, while his head is telling him one thing, his heart is still telling him something else. It knows what happy ending his story needs to have.
But time is running out on him to finally settle his feelings about the past and, although it's not midnight yet, for Alfie Anderson, it soon will be.
I have been writing now for around 16 months (as of end of December 25)
I have written four books. UNHINGE, FATE FELL SHORT and NOT MIDNIGHT YET are part of a trilogy, while 49 THINGS TO DO WITH DAD BEFORE HE DIES is a standalone story.
I am a teacher of politics to trade at a high school just outside of Glasgow. It is a job I love and have done for close to twenty years, which is scary to write down!
My spare time is spent writing, watching football and going to the movies. However, my favourite thing to do is spend time/argue/ with my daughter, Sophie.
I do love a holiday (they are my vice) and I try to get abroad four or five times a year. I love the Canary Islands and have recently discovered Virgin Cruises, which has been bad for my bank balance.
I hope you enjoy reading my work. I try to write about real life in a way that is relatable, with some humour and leave the reader with something to think about.
I love this trilogy (this is the third book after Unhinged and Fate Fell Short). Beautifully written, sad, funny, real. I really came to love the characters. Congratulations Craig Scouler, wonderful books.
At last the final book in this amazing trilogy. Well worth the wait as it certainly didn't disappoint. This book is funny, sad and happy in equal measures. What an emotional journey Alfie has taken us on. Superb trilogy from a very talented young author. Well done and thank you Craig Scoular.