Walking out of the building, I felt confident things had gone rather well. I'd passed the test with flying colours, the interview had gone well, with word I'd receive a call within the week if I'd been successful. If I was, they'd set me up a medical and eyesight test, then I'd have to take the Pre-Joining Fitness Test.

Being in Manchester already, I called Hannah and let her know how things had gone. She wanted to meet immediately, so I walked to her university. Waiting in my nice clothing, I earned more than on appreciative glance before she appeared. That first kiss was something else. "I can't wait to...