The tender goes straight to it as Alexi motions for me to sit on one of the high leather stools instead of leaving here, and I sit obediently. I am relieved he has compromised for a ringside seat, and I can at least relax that he would not publicly flog me. There is enough security around here to deter any Alexi psycho moments. I hope.

‘‘I want to apologise for what happened. I normally avoid sampling my own shit on top of drinking all day, but Gino has a way of getting inside my ...