We threw Donna's bag in the back of the car and I offered the front seat to her but she slid in beside Jack, leaving me to drive like a chauffeur while she played her little game in the back.

'I'm sure you'll want to tell me when we get to know each other a bit better.' She breathed. Her hand was on his arm and I could see him in the rearview mirror, looking at her face.

'So how's your husband?' he asked pointedly. 'And the children. Two now, isn't it?'

'No, just the one. Little James.'

'I imagine he keeps you very busy. Hardly time to get out,...