As promised, Clara's brothers' pick me up from my apartment. Clara kisses me goodbye and tells me to enjoy myself. I just nod my head, unsure that enjoyment is even on the cards for tonight. It will all depend on what her brothers think of me and since I already know Gabriel thinks his little sister would be better off without me in her life, I'm not counting my lucky stars. He made it perfectly clear last time we spoke.

Luca calls Clara to get me to meet them downstairs and so it's ...