Come Monday morning, I'm back at work wishing that I was still at home with Tallulah. The fact that I know she's not there proves little comfort.

I'm sat in my office at the new restaurant, The Conquering Nomad, with Jack. He's doing his best to bring me up to speed on everything I've missed, not only here but at our other restaurants and bars too.

"I'm sorry I left you in the lurch," I say when he's done.

"Don't be stupid." He glares at me. "Your girl needed ...