Once I was finished, I cuddled her ever so tightly. All she whispered was that she loved me even more for giving her all the love and affection I could muster.

We stayed in the area until NYE, as we planned to head out with Hannah's friends and partners. The grandparents loved having us around the entire time, and I made sure to keep up with my exercise regime, otherwise I was going to put on pounds thanks to Grandma keeping us fed and watered constantly. Felt rude whenever I said no to the offer of anything.

Heading out into Manchester for NYE, I had my first experience as to...