The first is that Vanessa's dad, Geoff, is coming for dinner with added others. I've even promised to cook my "legendary" (in my own dinner time) paella which, as I write, is yet to kill a single soul.
The second is that I am dying to discover the identity of Jamie's mystery lady.
To explain, I was dropping him at his breakfast club this morning in the normal way. This involves taking off his coat, hanging it up with his bag, and giving him a hug before running off in the direction of the train station. But today, just as his coat was about to come off, I felt a presence. A quick glance revealed that it was a little girl with long hair and a serious face.
I bid her good morning, but she didn't acknowledge me. She was too busy staring at Jamie. I finished taking his coat off, hung it up with his bag and turned back for my hug. But I was too late. Jamie was already being led by the arm into the next room by the little poker-faced girl. And then he was gone.
Tonight I intend to ask some questions - and later share the answers amidst the inevitable compliments for my paella.
