'The Beginning'

A few people have suggested that I should wrap up the tale of the 'little' adventure that has consumed us for over a year but even for somebody who likes the sounds of his thoughts as much as I do, the idea of a conclusion just doesn't seem to fit. So, ladies and gentlemen, there won't be one. Walking through Heathrow's Halls has reminded me of the fantastic subject matter on offer in her Majesty's Country and for now that will be good enough.

Scene 1: Heathrow Terminal 4, Immigration Desk, 17 May 2008, just after 4pm

Character 1 : Stupid looking immigration official

Character 2: Tired looking Jackie

Character 3: Smelly smelling Bradley

Take 1:

Characters 2 and 3 walk up to the desk casually and present passports with fatigued smiles.

Character 1 tries to look intelligently at passports and manages to mumble 'do you 2 know each other'?

Character 3 struggles somewhat but replies with 'yes, a little'.