“Safe journey, lovey. Love you always.” My mum said, embracing me in a hug before she left for work. I had all my stuff packed and was just waiting for Beth to come and give me a lift to the train station. The excitement and nervousness for what Brad had in mind was taking over. “Someone’s terribly happy for 8:30am.” Beth’s voice questioned as she let herself into the kitchen where I was waiting. I quickly filled her in as to why I was so happy this morning. “A date?” She shrieked with delight, her eyes shining. “No. He just said he’d made plans.” I shot her down. I had been reminding myself all morning that this was not a date. The word date did not ever come out of Brad’s mouth so there is no need to get my hopes up. “Well enjoy your date that isn’t a date but totally is a date. I want

