That won’t happen again, she told herself now. We were young, our lives so uncomplicated. Last night had served to remind her that people ‘of her age’ came with a whole heap of baggage. She certainly did. How can I not compare another man with Pete and find him wanting? The thought of kissing Colin was preposterous. And Pete was conveniently lost in the mists of nostalgia now. She’d forgotten his faults, if he ever had any. Plus she would have to deal with all the problems that came with another person’s romantic involvement. It’s probably too much hassle, she thought, as she heard the ping of the bell and rose to greet her client.

When Peggy rang later to find out how the date had gone, Sara could tell that, although her daughter was sympathetic, she was avoiding being too much so, in case it gave Sara the wriggle room to quit.

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