Knickers shaking like I’ve gotten itching powder down there, I inhale deeply and close my eyes for a second in the hope of drawing every last ounce of fierceness in me. Oh, what do we see? I’m all tapped out. I’m staring at the entrance to the Vauxhall building from across the street, like a total creep. I didn’t dare cross the street and have this moment right where someone might recognise me and roll their eyes at the scandal that I seem to have provoked. I ended up staying in Coventry for 2 extra days, 2 more than planned, just in case I was needed in sorting out the mess. All I was needed for in the end was a trip to the local Solicitor's office where I signed some papers and met Perry again, not daring to look the man in the eyes for most of the time. My statement was given to the

