I picked up the call on TPR’s mobile. It was his old boss.

‘Keith Falconer’s left the company and I need a quick replacement’ he said. ‘I’m willing to pay £33k for a one year contract. Do you think TPR might be tempted back?’

I always thought that such a proposal would be out of the question. However, when I told TPR about it he seemed interested.

I was completely against the idea. I did not want to return to shared domestic duties.