He decided to take a walk to the end of the corridor to smoke and collect himself. On his way back, he encountered Albert and Jessie, the engaged couple who had come to visit Daniel.

Daniel appeared somewhat shy.

Jeslyn, having just returned from playing in the snow with soaked shoes and socks, was taken to the bed to get her socks changed.

Daniel had always been hesitant around girls, famously refusing to share a bed with them during nap time in kindergarten.

His cheeks were now a bright red.