The unexpected Sam and Jade

Lorraine had her senior staff, two Sarahs and Zoe, at home for an all day planning meeting. I meanwhile made a very businesslike list (which I entitled La Reconquista, for Spanish reasons) of the various things I need to do to take charge of my own life again. First among these was posting a form to my accountants, doing outstanding billing and squeaking into the gym, before more work in the afternoon. 

Then we learned that Sam and Jade were in London, and were coming down to Brighton. We met them, with Beth and John in The Basketmakers. Lorraine very happy to be unexpectedly seeing Sam, in and was surging ahead once we got off he bus. A sunny evening, and happy reunion. Jade has an important interview for a university post on Thursday, and Sam came down to support her. We ate at the basketmakers, and had all kinds of discussions. Beth and John had to leave early because of work the next day, but despite it being late and a school night, we stayed in the pub late, before eventually Sam and Jade made off for London.