GRACE

Laurel have never been on a plane before, but today would be her first time and she was more than delighted to say the least.

She sat between Connor and me in the business class section of the plane. I would have opted for the economy class if it was up to me but Connor would hear none of that. He said he wanted to give his child the best first flying experience.

However there was something awkward about him. I know we were going to meet his control freak mother who didn’t like me but I believe I should be the tensed or anxious one here. I wish...