“Once I parked up, I walked in the early afternoon sunshine, listening to the happy families enjoying their day out. Their laughter and enjoyment actually managed to lift my spirits for the first time in as long as I could remember, and it occurred to me that, rather than feeling an inordinate sorrow at remembering this town as the last place Jenifer and I had been together, I should think of it fondly, and consider how much joy and pleasure my wife took from our visit.
“The thought of Jenifer running along the beach towards the pier, excitedly anticipating its many arcades and rides, brought an unexpected smile to my face, and I took in a couple of deep breaths of the fresh sea air, as another reminder of that Sunday afternoon, which now seemed so long ago.
“My mood changed, somewhat, w
