Hamish: John! Long time, no see! You alright, man?
John: Hamish!! What a blast from the past! It must be at least 20 years.
Hamish: More like 25, mate, back when we both had hair😄
John: Ah, you've seen my Facebook pics, then?
Hamish: Oh yes, right little stalker I am! You still with Ferguson's?
John: Nah, moved on about 15 years ago, now, live in Nottingham now too.
Hamish: Ah, exciting place! 😃 Makes Hull look like a happening city!
John: No, you're still miserable buggers up there, look at Philip Larkin, Paul Heaton etc!
Hamish: Point taken, but who actually comes from Nottingham?
John: Mmm, not sure, D H Lawrence perhaps, will have to check and get back to you. How's the missus?
Hamish: Anna's great, still at the Uni. We've actually got 4 kids now too!
John: Bloody hell, you've been busy! Me and Zoe actually split up 10 years ago and now I'm married to Zara, we've got a 3 year old called Spike.
Hamish: You're kidding? Thought you and Zoe were set for life after Uni, can't believe it. Spike, eh, umm, interesting!
John: He's actually called Stefan, but for some unknown reason, he's known as Spike. We like it, it's wacky!
Hamish: You always did have an odd sense of humour! Still at the charity?
John: No, moved on, like you. I run a homeless shelter in the town, love my job😍
Hamish: Great! Fancy meeting one weekend, catch up etc?
John: Well, weekends are super busy, maybe if I can get some cover I can manage. Will get back to you.
Hamish: Brilliant! Get back to me asap, we can sort something out!
John: Yes! Looking forward to it.
John and Hamish haven't seen each other for  about 25 years. John lives in Nottingham, Hamish in Hull. Anna works at university, they have 4 kids with Hamish. John broke up with Zoe 10 years ago, now he is married to Zara and they have a son, Stefan, called Spike. John runs a homeless shelter.