We pushed the door open and behind it found a set of steep steps. Below us was a vast rural landscape of hills and lochs, and a river delta that ended at a massive white sandy beach.

In his excitement, QDX rushed ahead, leaving me behind with CEX – alone, at long last!

For years I had fantasised about this moment. CEX took one step down and turned to face me. As he drew me into his arms, I reached down to release the buckle of his belt…