Don’t Judge a Book Ch 23

"Dave describes how things develop further on the foursome's vacation"

Saturday 31st March 2018The next morning I was awoken in the best possible manner. The aroma of fresh coffee and bacon wafted under my nose by my beautiful wife. Apparently both Gemma and Chris had awoken early and gone for...

Don’t Judge a Book Ch 22

"Two relationships continue to deepen"

Friday 30th March 2018After all the storms and squalls earlier that day, Gemma and I held hands and followed Jill and Chris as things moved into an altogether happier place. Jill and I had talked things through and, safe on...

Don’t Judge a Book Ch21

"The 'L word' bomb’s gone-off and everyone has to try and pick up the pieces..."

Friday 30th March 2018As I took in the words I’d just heard, I don’t know what I’d have done if Gemma hadn’t been there right by my side. To support me and help me work through what I’d just heard.It’s...

Don’t Judge a Book Ch20

"Gemma’s problems and a unique suggestion to cheer her up"

Tuesday 27th March 2018“Hi honey,” I greeted Jill as I trudged wearily from work into the kitchen.It had been a hell of a day. Problems, problems, problems at work. The best I’d manage to salvage from the day was crawling...

Don’t Judge a Book Ch 19

"Dave watches the train pick up pace, while helping Gemma with something"

Ch 19Tuesday 2nd January 2018“I love you, honey,” my beautiful wife’s face smiled at me as it filled the TV screen. As she took in my reply – giving her permission to spend the rest of the day making love...

Don’t Judge A Book Chapter 18

"Jill and then Dave describe their conversations about the last few weeks and the future"

Monday 18th December 2017“So, honey, where next?”Five small words, issued in a misleadingly calm voice by my husband that Monday night. Chris finally departed, Dave and me now alone. My travels complete, but five weeks of evolution and revolution to...

Don’t Judge a Book Ch 17

"Dave and Jill share the story of and changes from their month apart"

Friday 15th December 2017Standing amongst the late-afternoon throng of greeters and family members, I felt decidedly lonely and alone. A father of three, a husband of twenty-plus years, but on that afternoon, standing in that crowd it felt like I...

Don’t Judge a Book Ch 16

"Dave and Jill start learning new things about themselves and Dave faces a major decision."

Monday 13th November 2017That Monday evening ended in a truly surreal fashion. Having earlier watched my wife enjoying the joint attentions of both Chris and Rocco, and then the more intimate time Jill shared just with her handsome boss, the...