As I look out over the faces in crowd, I know them all. We are more than a community, we are friends, bound together by time and history and intention..." So often people today do not see the person next to them. They walk through their lives wrapped in a cocoon of self-absorption, locked away from those that they see every day. This, for me, is the greatest gift of living in this amazing place, knowing that by taking the simple action of walking out my door and down the lane I will be confronted. "They're great mum," he said, shyly, "Thanks." You're welcome honey," Debbie said. She was a little sad that Jake hadn't felt her up for longer, but she remembered that she was his mum and there was no way he was going to sit feeling her up all night. She put her top on then leaned over to give Jake a quick, motherly kiss. It wasn't very motherly though. She felt compelled to keep her lips on Jake's, unable to pull away. She sensed Jake moving his arm and she was sure that he'd push her away,. 'Oh sorry, I will leave you then...bye bye,' he said. 'Wait, it's Ok you can stay, I buy you a coffee,' I said. Off we went to have a coffee, just then Mick phoned me, he asked where was I? I told him in the coffee shop with a guest! He came over and saw us sat together. Mick sat and looked at our Big guest , I could see him grinning at Mick. He said,'Hey mate your Lady is well pretty, you ever tell her that?' Mick said nothing. I looked at Mick and put my hand on our friends leg under the. ” Meredith pretends she is not disappointed that I am putting the end to the tease, but agrees. “Yeah, show’s over, Adam. You two are crazy. Sam will have a cow and well, he and I, well, we’re not as free-spirited as you and Mallory.” Adam and I exchange a look and burst out in laughter before we give each other a kiss over the phone. I whisper to him, but for Meri to hear also. ”I will work on her later for you. Bye, Sweetheart.” ”NOOOoooo,” he roars, ”take me with you, just you.” Without.