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It’s early spring, and the night air is cold and wet with the remains of winter. Every small gust of wind chills Charles to his bones, sending a shiver across his aching back. Wrapping his coat tightly around himself, he makes his way to the payphone two streets over. He has enough money in his pocket, but there’s no guarantee anyone would pick up.
Still, the sound of the line changing as he slips the coins into place is reassuring in its own way. Not trusting himself to remember the number correctly, he pulls a small piece of paper out of his jeans and starts pressing. It only rings twice.
Or: It's 1991 and Charles calls his best mate Edwin in the middle of the night to ask for a ride. Inspired by a handful of Smiths songs.