For the second time in her life, Nancy was surprised again as she saw the familiar face of Julian at her doorstep. This time however, he came along with Randal.

"Should I start getting used to this?" She asked rhetorically, raising her eyebrow at the two men.

She moved aside and let them in. Her TV was switched on. It appeared she was watching the news.

"Sorry about the unexpected visit," Randal said as he sunk into a seat. "But we wouldn't have come on such short notice if ...