"Tell the pilot to prepare for take-off," I demand of Henry who is stood beside me. "I want to be in the air soon as the door is closed and everyone is in their seat."

I know that I'm being unreasonable but I think if I can ever be unreasonable it's right now. I help Aileen and her mother out of the car. There is a definite air of cease fire between myself and Mrs Stone. Right now, all that matters is getting to L.A. and seeing Aurora and Lewis. Mrs Stone looks her usual perfect self. ...