"Hi G, just letting you know that Phil and I broke up today, we can still have dinner if you want, we can make a date of it ;) but can we make it Sat ...nstead?". I could hardly contain my joy, a smile from ear to ear stretched across my face and my mind was racing with the possibilities, I didn't waste any time replying to her message."Hey Amy, sorry to hear about you and Phil, I'd love to still have dinner with you and Saturday is fine, when and where?" A few moments later another beep from my. "Well, aren't you even going to offer me a hot toddy or something, for the road?" she smiled. It was a sad smile."Oh my dear, where are my manners? Of course! What would you like? How about a hot buttered rum?" Oh, alright, thank you. I don't normally drink, but after tonight, I think I need one." she answered him.She sat there on his antique settee and crossed her slender legs. They were somewhat sore from the ordeal. He came in carrying 2 hot toddies. They smelled so delicious. She took a. 'Well I don't think ''There's only one way that I know to test them,' she said, stillsmiling. 'Shall we say nine am tomorrow, at my place.'There was a tremendous thump across my shoulders. I turned myhead, fearing the worst. It was Godo, but he was forcing a smileonto his face. 'The Chief Constable would like a word with you,' he said,pushing the mobile towards me. ***They left shortly after, and I breathed a sigh of relief thatshe had made no further attempt to. I went straight there.I was lucky, I know. A lot of other people weren't.I ran up to the entrance of the Vault, pushing my way through the crowd gathered there. A squad of soldiers kept only a tiny fraction of order with drawn and readied assault rifles. The noise of desperate people was maddening. Ahead of me, I saw people let through the checkpoint. Others turned away by force. Anyone let through that had brought personal things, suitcases, backpacks, and in one stupid-ass case a huge trunk,.