The park car park was free, I couldn't believe it. I wasn't going to be late. Yay! The day was bleak. I was in a bleak part of town and my mission was bleak. God, I hate this part of my job. But at least I didn't have to spend all day parking the car. The overcast autumnal sky brightened my day. The clouds were charcoal grey but smooth. So smooth. They looked like grey silk flowing over rocks. But the ominous clouds settled in my soul, my heart sank. The bright greens and ora

‘Dip dip dip dip doobie dip dip serendipity,’ croons the pickpocket in the corner. So fortuitous! Who would have thought there would be an unlocked cloak room in such a swanky establishment? Amazing what people leave in their pockets without a thought in the world, and hand their coats over to the concierge. Not sure who had been going to propose but they’ll be needing another ring to do it with, ‘cause this one’s going with me. But pick of the crop – this bit of paper.