H just knocked on the door again, wanting his shades back.

I said I'd get them and left him outside the door but he came in and asked for a glass of water.

I let him help himself to a glass of water and then he asked me what I had been doing. I told him I had been answering my helpline - it was busy today.

He asks me what I'm doing a lot, doesn't he!? He asked me that already earlier on today.

He was full of smiles and said his week had just been so hectic, he couldn't remember anything. I did not ask what he had been doing, I hardly ever ask in return.

He asked me what times my college course was on. I said it's a drop-in learning centre so you can go and study whenever you like.

He asked if he could have dd4 while I was studying, and I said I would figure out which day I am going to go in and let him know my schedule when I have thought what is better for me.

He said okay and asked where the college was. I described the location and he said 'okay, cool' and then he left and I said I'd call on Monday after my hospital appointment to let him know to bring dd4 back.

Jo