Wednesday night is party night and it’s my turn to bring the music. He usually staggers in about 11. Julian in No 7, his bedroom backs onto theirs so he hears her screams first and makes the call. Then we all gather outside and dance in the police disco lights.

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After ‘2017’ I thought I’d have another go at using a song lyric as inspiration for a 50-worder. This one was sparked by Neighbourhood #2 (Laika) by Arcade Fire.