'I'm very sorry, Alexa', Wayne Farmer said as soon as he entered the room where she was busy packing hers and her children's clothes. 'Grandfather Farmer told me what happened last night. I can assure you it will never happen again!'

'Wayne!' Alexa shouted in surprise. 'When did you come back?'

'Early this morning!' he replied, hugging her.

'Uncle Wayne, we missed you!' the twins chorused, running to him for hugs.

'I wasn't expecting you for another two days at least!' she said.

'I finished my ...