Lisa had just returned from the park, where she left her husband Tom with the kids, apparently so she could do some laundry. I was now sitting on the sofa in the living room. My house, as are most new houses in Australia, has got an open plan living area, which is basically a large room in which the kitchen, dining and sitting areas are not divided by any walls. I could hear the pouring sound of the water as Lisa mixed he...

My friend and I go way back, from the time we were at University. We were very close then and now, fifteen years down the line, we are still very close. A lot have changed since our university days. My friend is now married to his second wife Lisa, while I still have my college sweetheart with our four beautiful kids. At thirty-five years old, my friend and I are still in pretty good shape. For a quick description, Lisa,...