Wow, our house is full now, with friends and now two more friends to add to the group with the fact Gabe and Manny had met their mates. I watch as Gabe pulls Esme to his knee when he sits down on the sofa next to Lilah and I. They look happy. Such a change to a week or so ago!

Then I look to Lola and Manny, they look loved up and happy too. But differently I think. I don’t know how to explain it. I guess they are well matched. Lola seems quieter and maybe more sensitive. She fits well with the personality of Manny.

Yet Esme and...