My sister JMH and brother-in-law had added another extension to their house. This was an enormous bathroom off the kitchen. Its ‘walls’ were made of canvas and decorated with swirly orange 1970s patterns.

In the kitchen itself they had installed a massive television screen to the ceiling. This could be lowered to a vertical position for family viewing.

I was looking forward to catching up on some programmes later. JMH promised that we could do so soon. First, however, as she had to send home AMF’s friend because she was allergic to water.