Hannah enjoyed a little bit to drink, while I'd been on the whiskey, so it was little surprise our grandparents insisted we stay the night. We didn't fool around that night, laughing away as we were both far too full after a large dinner, dessert, drinks... We were fed against the next morning before leaving, knowing we'd be returning in a couple of days for Christmas.

Two nights before Christmas, we met up with some of Hannah's friends for last drinks before the holiday period. She asked me to dress up for her. Luckily for her, I wasn't self-conscious, happily wearing my half lovats with my green beret. At the...