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Daniel’s crazy suggestion If there was one thing Ellen knew Daniel was gifted at it was making tea exactly how she liked it. Still feeling thirsty from her dry salty food earlier she sipped at the mug that Daniel passed her right away. As always it looked and tasted delicious, though still too hot to really drink yet. Daniel appeared to be looking at something over her shoulder now as Ellen turned to see what it was, catching Daniel’s eye again as he nodded towards the bin bag full of her belongings suggesting they should put it away while their drinks cooled. Unsure where Daniel meant by ‘away’ Ellen followed him through into the bay windowed lounge and up the stairs, smiling nervously when Daniel mentioned a spare room. Thankfully he backtracked quickly as Ellen hoped he was just joking or being polite as she giggled anxiously when he then corrected himself to say he meant his own room all along. Following him into the room where she’d slept just the night before Ellen stepped nearer the bed where Daniel had placed her bin bag of belongings. Reminiscent of so many similar times unpacking at foster house after foster house as a child Ellen sat her clothes neatly on the bed until instructed to pass them to Daniel to put away in the wardrobe. Unlike moving as a child though this was only meant to be a one night sleepover, just until she could top up her gas meter, though she’d brought a choice of two outfits for the morning as she wasn’t sure what the weather would be like. Pulling out her wash things and hairbrush Ellen handed Daniel her clean underwear without even a thought. Now left with just her favourite night shirt in the bag Ellen slipped her clothes off easily, including her bra but leaving her knickers on. With her back turned to Daniel she pulled the shirt over her head and let it fall loosely over her body and down to her knees. Turning round expecting. Daniel to show her where to put her shower gel and shampoo she couldn’t help but stare at her boyfriend’s very obvious bulge as his eyes looked her up and down, pausing at the neckline of her shirt for what seemed like an age. Suddenly self conscious Ellen immediately started talking, something she’d come to rely on over the years to cover her embarrassment in similar situations. Using her nightshirt as a conversation point things moved on very quickly and before she knew it Ellen was in hysterics at Daniel pulling out some Christmas underwear he’d apparently received as a secret Santa gift. As if it wasn’t hilarious enough that the tight material was pattered entirely of red and white stripped candy canes Ellen laughed raucously and loudly, even falling over onto the bed, when she read the naughty writing on the front. Trying her best to calm down and act more like an adult again Ellen was just starting to recover when Daniel causally commented that at least they were the right size when Ellen couldn’t stop laughing all over again. Either Daniel liked his underwear so tight you could see every grove of his penis or he was being sarcastic, both of which somehow amused Ellen greatly. Trying a second time to calm down Ellen sat on the end of the bed and reached over for her toiletries. “I take it you’d prefer these in your bathroom and not the wardrobe?” Between laughs Daniel somehow pointed to the en-suite as Ellen walked towards it and put her things on a shelf in the shower cubicle. Finally able, just about, to look at Daniel without laughing she returned to the bedroom walking past the double bed towards the door to the hallway. “Is it ok if I go back down for my tea now? All that laughing has made my throat dry.” “Of course. Though wearing these things I feel like I should be putting milk and cookies out for Santa!” Walking down the stairs with Daniel close behind her Ellen giggled again. “As long as it’s cookies and not a candy cane. I’ll never be able to look at those things the same way ever again now!” “And when I return to the office in two weeks I’ll never be able to look at my colleagues the same way again either because I’ll always be wondering who bought me these!” “Whoever it was clearly thinks you’re a small anyway.” “I’d rather not think about any of my colleagues evaluating and discussing what size underwear I wear thanks very much!” Reaching the dining table and sitting down to drink her tea again Ellen watched as Daniel sat down before meeting his eyes. “But you don’t seem to mind me knowing and yet we’re colleagues are we not?” “You, Ellen Hemmingdale, get special privileges though. Anyway we might not be colleagues for much longer after what you told me earlier today. If you don’t mind me asking how will you keep that gas card thing topped up when your job ends?” Gulping the now room temperature tea down in one go Ellen paused to think before replying to Daniel. “The truth? I’ve not worked that one out yet. The price of everything is crazy right now between food, gas, electricity and broadband. And those are just the essentials too. What with my car loan, road tax, insurance, petrol, and rent, which my bloody landlord has the cheek to put up in a few months too, I really need to get my arse in gear and start job hunting in earnest. I kept telling myself I’d do it soon but…it just seems pretty depressing really.” “See it as a fresh start. You never know you might even end up getting something even better. What about asking around with the other charities you work with on the ship? Have you mentioned to Celine? She might know of something going?” “I suppose. It’s much more than a job though really. It’s the friendships with the refugees. Seeing Ihor take his first steps, hearing Mykhaila bringing a reading book to me after school for the first time and seeing how proud she was to be able to read English. Getting excited about Tetyana’s and Dmitro’s baby, feeling so proud of Taras for going public with his love for Vladislav. That’s what it’s all about for me. Helping them all to be the best they can be, getting them access to everything they need to live well, seeing them happy. It will be so hard to replace that Daniel. I’ve grown to love them all. They are like the family I never knew.” Looking down at the dining table as Daniel raised his mug to his mouth and finished his coffee Ellen sat quietly thinking and worrying. “You know if it wasn’t for the fact I would be lost without you here I’d say you should apply to Dundee council for the housekeepers job at Tulloch Court. I honestly couldn’t think of a better person for that job. You know all the refugees already, they love you and trust you and if anyone can make sure Keith keeps to his word and does all that he’a promised it’s you.” Slowly raising her eyes until they once again met Daniel’s Ellen felt an excitement rise within her that she hadn’t felt since getting the keys to her maisonette five months ago. “You know Daniel Omari I think I could kiss you right now.” “Feel free. Thought I should really get that food out the oven in a minute if you’d still like some?” Ellen winked at Daniel as he stood up and walked towards the oven. “That smells delicious. Remind me later that I owe you that kiss though!” “There’s no way I’ll forget that. No way at all!”

Getting more comfortable As if the freezing water wasn’t enough of a shock Daniel’s mind raced in fear when he felt a tap on his shoulder unexpectedly. Thankfully it was only Ellen who had come back down to get a bag. Bemused to see her get a bin bag rather than a suitcase he moved back into the living area to wait for her to come back down. Taking the bin bag from her he was so glad to be leaving the property and getting back to check on his car. Dodging all sorts of marks and rubbish on the stairs he walked briskly towards his Audi watching Ellen out the corner of his eye as she walked a little way down the street to her own car and got in. Driving in front he lead the way back to his own much more comfortable and warm house as he once again locked his car in the garage with Ellen’s blocking it with her car at the side of the house. Coming back into the kitchen his stomach rumbled reminding him that he hadn’t even had a chance to have his tea yet. Firstly though he had to do something even more important he wanted to do as he looked at Ellen in her thin anorak and instantly wrapped her in his arms again. Thinking about how much she had been struggling for all the time they had been working together in the last year, all while he was obliviously living a very different life not that far away, he felt a right mixture of guilt, sympathy and frustration all competing together. At least right now though Ellen was now safe and warm, though judging by what he’d seen, or more precisely what he hadn’t seen in her bare cupboards and fridge and freezer, she probably hadn’t eaten much for dinner tonight. Opening the freezer he offered up what choices of meals he had left from his mum’s weekly servings, all of which sounded delicious to him right then as his body groaned for food again. So ok he had to admit that he was no cook and he depended on his mum providing dinner for him every night, but she was making it all anyway and it made her feel good knowing he appreciated them so what business was it of anyone else’s? Of course Ellen teased him, what else had he expected really, but it was nothing he couldn’t handle and it was so good to hear her laugh again despite everything. Transferring the chosen meal into a heatproof dish he placed it in the oven while he filled the kettle with fresh water for tea and coffee. After years living alone it was great to have company for a second night on a row, and even better that it was someone as beautiful and lovely as Ellen. Making tea for Ellen and a coffee for himself Daniel placed the drinks on the dining table and sat down opposite Ellen who still had her anorak on. “You still cold?” “Not so much now.” “Here, let me take your coat off then. There’s hooks here behind this cupboard door” Taking his own coat and Ellen’s he hung them both up and closed the door, quickly returning to sit opposite Ellen and take a sip of his coffee. “Your tea ok?” “Delicious thanks. Just a bit hot still.” Glancing at the bin bag near the door Daniel nodded towards it. “We should maybe put your stuff away while this cools. I have a spare room if you’d rather sleep there. I mean not that I want you too just…” Ellen smiled, one of her smiles that lit her whole face and made her eyes glimmer and sparkle. “You’re such a gentleman Daniel. Whatever works best for you.” Getting up from the dining chair Daniel picked up the bin bag and stepped towards Ellen kissing her on the cheek. “Definitely my bed. If that’s ok with you?” Ellen giggled, a sign Daniel hoped meant she was agreeing, as he carried the bag with Ellen coming close behind as they went upstairs where he placed the bag gently on the bed. Curious what Ellen had packed, but not feeling comfortable tipping it out, he stepped back to let Ellen open it as he watched her from near the door. Seeing Ellen pile some clothing on the bed he opened the wardrobe and cleared a shelf for her. As Ellen handed over items he neatly put them on the shelf until she handed him some knickers and some bras. Immediately getting turned on just touching those Daniel placed them neatly in front of the clothes before turning back to see Ellen now facing the bed wearing only her knickers! Struggling with his self control not to reach out and fondle her body he watched lustfully as she pulled something out the bag and over her head. With his eyes wide and his penis hard Ellen turned around to smile up at him blushing as he stared at her longingly. Now wearing an oversized nightly shirt that hung loosely over her large breasts and buttoned from the top to the bottom with short sleeves and a v style rather revealing neckline Daniel wanted Ellen like never before. “You don’t mind me getting comfortable do you? I found this in a sale in Primark. A right bargain for just £1.50, though probably not what you were expecting eh?” Following the neckline with his eyes as it rested in the middle between Ellen’s copious breasts, revealing just enough of both of them either side to make him desire so much more, Daniel raised his gaze back to Ellen’s eyes. “Maybe I should get a bit more comfortable too if you’d like?” “As long as you’re not going to slide that wardrobe open to reveal a teddy bear onesie or anything then that sounds good.” Daniel laughed easily, the mere idea that he would even possess a onesie let alone a teddy bear one seeming so ludicrous that it amused him greatly. Sliding the wardrobe open the other side he looked back at Ellen struggling to speak for laughing. “To be honest I don’t even own a pair of pyjamas let alone a onesie. But I did get these once as a secret Santa gift from someone in the office, though I confess I have yet to wear them. There’s a first time for everything though don’t you agree?” Pulling out a pair of boxers still in their plastic wrapper Daniel pulled them open and held them in front of his suit trousers covering his crotch area. Vaguely remembering what they looked like he looked down at them as Ellen fell backwards onto the bed in laughter. Taking his suit jacket off and hanging it up Daniel undid his trousers, sliding both them and his damp trunks down before stepping into the tacky Christmas boxers still with his shirt and tie on. Pulling his tie undone and slowly unbuttoning his shirt Daniel looked down again at the candy cane covered boxer shorts pulling one leg up to read the message that had made Ellen laugh so heartily. “Get your hard candy cane here!” He dreaded to imagine which of his office colleagues had even dared to buy these for him but at least they’d got the size right…and the wording was more than applicable right now too!”

Ellen takes Daniel up on his offer Annoyed at herself yet again for needing someone to help her out Ellen felt her eyes welling up. All her life she’d been dependent, reliant on the generosity or hospitality of others, vulnerable and exposed. Getting her own place at last was supposed to end all that yet here she was shivering under a blanket listening to the gas meter beeping as a constant reminder of her inability to be an adult and pay her own way. No wonder so many foster parents couldn’t wait to pass her on like she was unwanted and some sort of curse. Now the one person she wanted to please more than ever would arrive soon and once more she’d be the charity case, the poor victim, the failure. Wiping a tear from her eye she heard so many voices in her head repeating words to her that crippled and broke her over and over again until a noise brought her back to reality and she jumped up and ran to the door. She hated feeling desperate but seeing Daniel standing there in his warm coat and familiar smart suit underneath she suddenly felt a rush of emotions, so similar to the day less than a year ago when a stranger found her sleeping rough in a warehouse. Reminding herself that everyone has hard times in their lives at some point she couldn’t help but cling to her boyfriend as he threw his arms around her and held her tightly. What had been an unfamiliar smell when she last inhaled it when he came out the shower that morning now felt so comforting and relaxing as her body warmed against Daniel’s in her cold living room. Looking up at him when she finally gathered her thoughts she remembered the phone call from earlier. “Did you bring the hot water bottle then?” Of course, typical man, he hadn’t even brought it up from the car! Had she not felt so cold and stressed she might have found that fact rather hilarious and ironic but looking at Daniel now, his face full of concern for her, she began wondering if he’d actually planned it all along. Maybe he did have a point though; a hot water bottle might help her get warm enough to sleep but it wouldn’t really make much difference to the overall situation, and with the never ending annoying beeping of the meter she’d struggle to sleep regardless. It seemed obvious really that she’d be much better off at his house but that also posed it’s own issues, not least of all how she’d get to town the next morning to work at the charity shop. Ever the problem solver Daniel was quick to find a solution as he encouraged Ellen to go and pack some things. Relieved Daniel chose to stay downstairs so he wouldn’t see the bare floor of her bedroom Ellen quickly pulled out some clean underwear, a nighty and some clothing from her cheap plastic drawers tossing it all on a pile on the bed. Heading into the bathroom she picked up some shampoo and shower gel and her toothbrush and toothpaste and grabbed a brush from on top of the drawers. Wondering how to get the pile of belongings downstairs she returned downstairs finding Daniel by the kitchen sink with his back to her. Coming up behind him she tapped his back making him jump. “You gave me a fright there! So where’s your bag then?” “That’s what I’m down to get: a bag.” Daniel looked at her puzzled as Ellen gently pushed him away from the sink to reach into the cupboard underneath. Pulling out a cheap roll of bin bags she tore one off and put the roll back before disappearing back out and upstairs. Throwing everything into the thin bag she tied it up and took it back downstairs. Daniel was now waiting by the couch pacing around impatiently. Seeing her as she got closer to the bottom he reached out to take the bag before looking her up and down. “Is this everything? You might be better with a warmer coat too. That anorak won’t keep you very warm tonight. It’s a cold one.” Thinking on the spot Ellen leaned over the couch and grabbed the blanket. “I’ll take this too then. Your house will be warm though won’t it?” Daniel nodded as he headed for the door as Ellen went to the cupboard with the meters in and bent down to get the gas card. “Just a minute Daniel.” Daniel paused by the door as Ellen closed the cupboard and caught up with him. Opening the door for him she stepped out behind him onto the terrace and locked up. Being careful on the steps to avoid anything sticky or dirty Ellen pushed the damaged main door open wrapping the blanket around her shoulders and pulling her anorak hood up against the rain. Seeing Daniel’s car, which stood out like a sore thumb, she watched as he walked towards it pressing to unlock it as she walked down the street towards her own vehicle alone. Suddenly realising that she didn’t actually know the way to Daniel’s properly she got into her cold car alone and started it up. Pulling out into the road she flashed Daniel to pull out in front of her as she followed closely behind him all the way to his house the opposite side of the hospital. As he pulled down the side of his house she wasn’t sure where she should park at first until she saw Daniel put his hand out his windows and wave her down towards his garage. Leaving room for Daniel to close his garage doors as he pulled his car inside his garage she turned off her engine and removed her keys. This felt so so different to coming here the night before to finish work where they were both giddy with excitement and caught up in thoughts of each other. Now Ellen felt somehow much less than she’d felt the previous night, a burden and an inconvenience rather than sexy or attractive in any way. As the rain soaked her thick hair and the coldness made her body shiver she locked her car and followed Daniel in the back door of his expensive house feeling like an intruder and a tramp. Standing awkwardly near the back door Daniel put her bin bag down and stepped closer to her wrapping his arms around her for a second time. Sounding more emotional than she could ever recall hearing him he leaned down to wipe her wet hair from her eyes as he lightly kissed her lips. “I’m so sorry Ellen. I had no idea.” Smiling up tearfully at his lovely brown face and gorgeous affectionate eyes Ellen cleared her throat to attempt to sound much stronger than she actually felt. “Sorry for what? It’s me that forgot to top the gas up not you. Serves me right for staying out all last night at some man’s house doesn’t it?” “Well in that case whoever he was should take some responsibility too. He sounds like a very lucky man though if you ask me. Having such a beautiful gorgeous woman like you staying over. You should introduce him to me one day you know.” Unable to resist herself Ellen threw her arms around Daniel’s neck letting their lips meet yet again, this time more intensely and for longer. Pulling away only to pick up the blanket which had now fallen onto the floor from her shoulders Ellen winked up at Daniel as he started taking his coat off. “Thank you. I really appreciate this you know.” Looking right at her as he hung his coat over the back of a dining chair he winked back. “You’ve welcome. At least this way you saved me the effort of having to look for that coconut milk and jasmine shower gel you asked for. Now before we unpack this bag of yours do you fancy a cuppa? I’ve not even had my dinner yet either if you’d like some. Don’t worry it’s not my cooking…it’s..” Ellen watched as Daniel stepped towards the freezer and pulled out several Tupperware tubs. “…Arabian lamb stew, or there’s lemon roast chicken thighs with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or there’s chicken shawarma with basmati rice. Any of these take your fancy?” Ellen looked at Daniel with a mix of awe and bewilderment. Daniel raised his eyebrows. “My mum. She batch cooks every weekend for the mosque and sends me home every Sunday with a weeks worth of dinners. She likes to know I’m eating well.” “So you’ve never cooked yourself a dinner?” Ellen watched rather amused as Daniel looked down at the tubs with a mix of embarrassment and guilt. “Does reheating these count?” Despite herself Ellen couldn’t help but burst out laughing as she stepped closer to open one of the tubs and inspect the frozen contents. It looked extremely appetising even before it was cooked as she resealed it and held it in her hands. “How about we share this then…as long as you make the tea yourself that is?” Daniel returned the remaining tubs to the freezer and closed it as he replied. “I think I can just about manage that. Milk and no sugar?” “Perfect!”

Thank you

Ellen’s maisonette Surprisingly Ellen answered right away, though she sounded different somehow: subdued, quiet. Worried he’d really upset her Daniel apologised quickly, even offering to see if there was any vacancies at the council for her. The idea of no longer working beside Ellen scared him and upset him much more than he ever thought possible so he secretly hoped Ellen might be willing to at least consider his offer despite her past disappointment with the system. Of course she thought the whole idea funny, but at least hearing her laugh made Daniel’s heart happy as he couldn’t help but smile hearing her contagious heartfelt giggle. Now he felt like he had his Ellen back; the happy, vibrant, opinionated woman who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind or offend. Listening to her ranting about the fact the cruise ship was only there for a year again, which in her eyes wasn’t long enough to adequately rehouse everyone on board, Daniel found himself realising something he’d never even noticed before: Ellen had a naivety, a vulnerability about her that few ever got to see. In an attempt to show her just how incredible getting the tower block really was he mentioned casually that another option that was under consideration had been hotels. Of course Ellen reacted to that exactly how Daniel could have predicted, her feisty, protective personality coming to the forefront yet again. How he could so easily imagine her chaining herself to the gangway in protest! That was such an Ellen idea if ever there was one! Reminding her that that wasn’t actually necessary Daniel found his emotions getting the better of him as hearing Ellen talking made him miss her so much. Still processing the idea that working together would end very soon he admitted easily just how badly he’d miss working with both her and the refugees. Hoping to arrange to have Ellen come back to his house after work one day soon again he was just hinting at the idea when a noise distracted him. It was coming from Ellen’s end but it wasn’t a noise he could really place. Similar initially to maybe a smoke alarm with a dud battery or a distant car alarm from outside it was highly distracting and annoying. Ellen seemed to know what it was immediately though, which was something at least. That was until she sighed in frustration and Daniel started getting concerned. Piecing together the information, and recalling tenants talking of prepayment meters before at work, Daniel had enough knowledge to realise that running out of credit meant zero fuel, which on a cold late September evening wasn’t good at all. Concerned for Ellen he felt helpless and frustrated as he suggested practical things he could do to support her. Ideally he much preferred the thought of her just coming to his but since Ellen hadn’t even mentioned that he didn’t want to sound presumptuous or too forward. Grabbing a post it note and a pencil from the kitchen drawer he scribbled down Ellen’s address as he reluctantly let her end the call. Running towards the sink cupboard he pulled it open urgently and dug around for the elusive hot water bottle that he was sure was there. Pushing open the door to a large storage cupboard he pulled a winter jacket off the coat hook behind the door and headed out the back door to his garage with the post it note in his hand. Typing the details into the built in sat nav he paused to get out the car and lock the garage again before following the directions carefully to Ellen’s house. Heading out of the more affluent area of Hillington he drove towards the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with its distinctive controller shaped building, passing industrial buildings and signs to Braehead and the motorway. Listening carefully he navigated his way through lights and junctions finding himself in unfamiliar streets full of overgrown gardens and broken fences. Feeling very out of place, and nervous about parking his car on the street, he pulled in front of a block of flats with smashed glass in the main front door and graffiti on the walls. Pressing to lock the car Daniel looked at it anxiously hearing a dog barking and someone shouting. Turning back to look at the building before pushing the creaking door open, with it’s security locks all hanging broken, Daniel felt his heart beating fast and his blood rushing with adrenaline. This wasn’t somewhere he wanted to be for a minute longer than necessary and the thought that Ellen was living here horrified him and terrified him in equal measure. Checking the post it note that he had in his coat pocket he climbed the drafty dirty staircase and walked along the outside exposed terrace until he came to a green front door with a small dim light outside that blinkered like it might go out at any moment. Knocking on the door he put his hand deep into his coat pocket to cling tightly to his mobile looking both ways along the terrace incase someone was watching him. Ellen answered pretty quickly shivering in just her top and calf length leggings. Stepping inside he instantly wrapped his girlfriend in his arms holding her tightly as he kissed the top of her head. Realising he was actually in the main front room and that there was no entrance hall to cut out the draft from the front door he glanced around at the basic room thinking of the many times he’d offered such properties to clients in the past as part of his job. Never having ever stopped to think before about how a client might actually be able to furnish or decorate such a house he was sobered by how Ellen had clearly tried her utmost to make the space seem habitable and homely. Being cold and having the persistent beeping constantly going on it felt anything but homely right now though as Daniel wanted to whisk Ellen away from there as fast as he could. “Did you find the hot water bottle then?” “I did. It’s in the car. It’s not going to do much though is it? How about you pack some stuff and come back to mine. I still haven’t had time to get that coconut milk and jasmine shower gel you mentioned so if you have any of that you should bring it too. We can sort that gas card of yours in the morning.” “But I…I volunteer at the Crisis charity shop in town every Saturday. I can’t let them down.” Determined that he wouldn’t take no for an answer Daniel looked Ellen in the eye noticing for the first time how much pain her eyes were hiding behind their natural sparkle and glow. “You can come in your own car if you prefer then. Oh and don’t forget your gas card. Will that incessant beeping stop if you take the card out?” “It only stops when it’s got credit in or the gas is turned off. I usually take the bus into town as the parking is awful.” “Bring your car anyway. I’ll drop you off in town tomorrow if you’d like.” “You sure?” “Absolutely. I’ll collect you too, just until you get the gas back on. Now have you got that shower gel or not?” “It’s in the bathroom upstairs.” “Right. I’ll wait here then. Pack whatever you need. Oh and have you eaten yet?” “I had something yeah.” “Good. That’s good.” Daniel smiled as he pointed to the staircase in the living room as Ellen headed upstairs. Nosying around to keep himself warm he found the small kitchen off the living room and instantly saw the dirty plate near the sink. Waking towards it he automatically went to wash it up, jumping in shock at the freezing cold water from the tap hitting his fingers, forgetting that without gas there wouldn’t even be any hot water.

Then Daniel called… Opening her post Ellen filled the kettle with fresh water and switched it on. Reading through the first piece of mail she sighed in disbelief. Rereading it to make sure she’d read it right she wiped a silent tear from her cheek. How could the landlord justify putting the rent up already? Sure she had three months legally before it was implemented but given how insecure her employment was she felt a panic rise within her already. Placing the letter on the kitchen counter she opened the next one which was thankfully just some information about a broadband offer. That went into the bin with the pizza flyer too as the kettle finally boiled. Making her tea Ellen realised just how hungry she was as she searched through the fridge, freezer and cupboards hoping by some miracle that there might be food she could make. Microwaving a packet of vegetable rice and frying the single slice of bacon she had left Ellen was standing at the kitchen counter eating her makeshift tea when her mobile rang in her pocket. Not even checking who it was Ellen swallowed another mouthful of food quickly before answering. “Hello?” “Ellen it’s me. I’m sorry about earlier. Leaving without you. What I said to you. Everything. Are you ok?” Gulping some tea to wash down the bland salty food Ellen smiled on hearing Daniel’s voice. “I’m fine. It’s fine. I was sort of hoping when I was in the office last Friday doing the calls that they might have said something, maybe mentioned other roles or something, but nothing was mentioned so I guess there’s either nothing vacant just now or they can’t wait to see the back of me. I’ll be fine. I always am. Oh and I left my anorak at my desk with my car keys. I went back to get them but by the time I got back to reception you’d gone.” “I’m sorry I missed you. I was thinking…would you like me to speak to my boss and see if there’s anything going at the council? You are the most dedicated, hard working, committed person I know and your record speaks for itself. I’m sure there must be something.” Ellen almost choked on her rice as she laughed loudly and heartily. “Daniel you crack me up mate! We both know what Archie Waters thinks of me so that’s a no go. Appreciate your thoughts though. It’s my own fault anyway. I always knew it was a weird type of job…you know what I mean? The more successful you are at it the quicker you do yourself out the job. They took a hell of a chance on me to be honest but I always got the impression that few people actually even applied and I could start immediately. It’s ever so sweet of you to be thinking of me but I should have been looking months ago. It was just…well you know. I naively thought they might extend the ships contract or something seeing as so many were still living on it and that. But then you…not that I’m blaming you Dan..well it’s kind of happening all rather quickly now I guess.” “It’s too political now to have them extend the ship’s contract. It’s become a thorn in the side of the government these days and the pressure to get everyone off has been intense. At one point there was even talk of hotels, but there was no way I was ever going to tell you that.” “Hotels? You’re kidding me right?” “No. They’re just numbers to the government, even to Archie. I only persuaded him to look at other options because I told him the council would have to foot the bill when funding ended and God knows when there would have actually been enough suitable housing for them all. The press would have been all over that. Can you imagine?” “Over my dead body would Dmitro and Tetyana move to a poky hotel room with drug addicts and alcoholics and who knows what else living there. Nor Inna and Ihor, or Yakiv and Mylana, and how on earth would Diana manage with Mykhaila in a hotel? I can’t get my head around this. I’d chain myself to the gangway before I’d let that happen!” “Ellen calm down. That’s never going to happen now is it? We’re got them all housing now remember? Even I wasn’t going to put them in hotels. You see why I loved the idea of the tower block now? It’s a million times better than all the other options.” “Yeah that’s true. Sorry I get a bit carried away at times.” “You don’t need to apologise Ellen. You care about them all. I saw that so clearly today. I’m still in shock that you’ve learnt Ukrainian. I respect you so much. I always have done. You are amazing to work with, so passionate, so enthusiastic and so….lovely. I would never have found so many properties if it wasn’t for your help and determination. You might not believe this but I’m really going to miss working on the Adventurer II too. And…I’ll miss working with you even more.” Finishing her tea with one big gulp and sliding her empty plate towards the sink Ellen picked up her bag and headed through to the main room again, her anorak still on as the house was chilly. Sitting down on the second hand couch that Margo had got delivered for her from the charity shop she pulled a nearby blanket over her legs. “I’ll miss working with you too Daniel. I was hoping we might still see each other though? That’s if you want to.” “Yes! This is going to sound crazy but when I got back here tonight the house just felt so quiet without you. I’d love you to come over again soon. Ellen? You ok? What’s that beeping? Is there an alarm going off or something?” “Sorry I’m just in a cupboard trying to fix something. The meters beeping again. It does this all the time.” Meter? Is it your electrics? Do you need an electrician? Is it your switchboard? It shouldn’t beep like that Ellen. It sound more like a smoke alarm battery needs changing or a car alarm or something.” “Nah. It’s just this gas meter. I just put it into emergency credit and I’ll be fine. Shit. You’re joking!” “What is it? Are you ok?” “It’s fine. I’ll just have to put up with the beeping that’s all.” “Ellen what’s happening? You’ve got me worried honey.” “It’s fine. I thought I could put the gas into emergency credit that’s all. Looks like I already did that though and now that’s run out too. Good job the cooker’s electric or I wouldn’t have had any tea tonight. I hate these prepayment things with a passion! They ought to be illegal really.” “Ellen….are you telling me you’ve no gas right now. It’s freezing tonight. You have heating right?” “I’ve got blankets. And a duvet on my bed. I’ll survive. I’ll deal with it tomorrow.” “Ellen…can I help? Can I transfer money to your meter thingy or..I don’t know…buy you an electric heater or something?” “You need the card to top up Daniel. I’m not even sure where’s open at this time of night anyway. And definitely don’t even think about an electric heater. I’d end up running my electric down too with something like that. They eat your power they do.” “There must be something I can do. Actually I have a hot water bottle here. My mum bought me it one year when I injured my shoulder. She thought ice would melt and make my clothes wet. Don’t ask! At least let me bring that to you. What’s your address?” Ellen closed the cupboard pulling herself up from the floor shivering with the cold and feeling fed up. She never gave out her address to anyone, other than Margo at the shop, yet here she was emotional and tired as she sighed quietly before giving her address to Daniel knowing exactly what he’d think of her cold bare maisonette, the only place she’d ever really called home since going into care as a child. Hanging up her mobile she sat back down pulling the blanket over her wishing she could hide under it and disappear. It wasn’t like anyone would miss her, especially once the refugees moved on.

Daniel reacts to the news Holding Ellen as they lay alone in a random cabin on the first floor of the Adventurer II Daniel looked around the room for the first time really thinking of the people who had been living there for over 300 days. He’d stayed overnight in much bigger hotel rooms and even they had large windows and bigger TV’s. He’d never been someone who liked the idea of a cruise, stuck in one ship with thousands of strangers and moved around the world out at sea in all weathers. Much more of a flyer, or a driver, 5 star hotels or private apartments or cottages were much more his thing. Now looking around a cabin with its simple double bed, basic sofa and compact bathroom it felt cramped, unwelcoming and sparse. Not even realising he was voicing his thoughts he was reassured to at least hear that Ellen felt similar. In true Ellen style though what started as simple agreement went on quickly to a bit of a political rant followed by the usual self blame like she was the one who even started the war and tore them all from their homes and families.. Normally that soft of emotional self doubt was a real turn off for Daniel but now looking at Ellen resting beside him, and lying in a typical cabin, Daniel was actually starting to understand why Ellen felt as compassionate and outspoken about the refugees as she was. Of course Ellen wasn’t to blame, not for a second, and not only did she need to know that but she really needed to focus on all she had done, the hundreds and hundreds who she had already helped move on and the difference she’d made to all those she worked with. Reaching out to touch her face he stroked her hair and lightly kissed her forehead as he voiced what he really thought of her hoping she truly took it in. Daniel knew she’d heard him but rather than accept the compliment like he wished she would Ellen instead rebutted it by reminding him of things he’d said before. Was she noting his every word ready to pull him up at every turn or had his comments wounded her that much? Thinking it was time they ought to be moving Daniel edged up on his arm as he listened to Ellen, thinking over all she was saying. It was true he did think she was too connected and too involved but not because he felt she was unprofessional like his colleagues did, but because he worried how she’d cope when the project finished and the cruise ship sailed away. Sure she’d no doubt go onto something else with her charity, some other project or whatever, but having seen how she was with Dvitro and Tetyana just hours before even Daniel had the foresight to realise that she’d feel the loss of the refugees deeply. Wanting Ellen to gently think about that he asked her an open question as he slid his trousers back on, buttoned up his shirt and did up his tie. “Tell me Ellen: what will you be doing in two weeks time when this project finishes and the cruise moves on?” Assuming by the silence that she was taking in his concerns and thinking how to answer Daniel was happy to give her as much processing time as necessary as he saw Ellen getting dressed too. Now both dressed the lack of answer was starting to make him uneasy as he internally berated himself for being so insensitive and direct as he worried he’d yet again upset Ellen. About to apologise Daniel picked up his case and looked at Ellen just as she looked down for her own bag as he heard her finally answer. “I’ll be back to looking for a job again. My contract ends the day the last refugee leaves this ship.” What? What had she said? Shaking his head in disbelief Daniel found himself caught in a whirlwind both emotionally and physically as Ellen quickly pulled him out the cabin, along the corridor, around the corner and back down the stairs. Suddenly back in a loud public area with the reception area in sight Daniel still couldn’t think what to say as he felt it inappropriate to even say or do anything now other than sign out with Ellen. Bending down at the desk with the pen in hand he filled in his details assuming Ellen was doing the same close by. Standing upright he looked all around for her anxiously, his heart pounding and his mouth suddenly dry. Now unable to go back into the cruise having signed out he edged as close as he could without crossing the line as his eyes darted to and fro desperately hoping to see any sign of his girlfriend. Deflated, confused and still in shock Daniel walked out the door and down the gangway alone replaying the last words of Ellen’s over and over in his head. How had he worked so closely with her for so long and not known this? In a daze he walked to his car and drove home on autopilot. Driving down the side of his house to his garage Daniel opened it and drove in just like he always did. Getting out the car and locking it up his eyes looked around the familiar garage as his mind played back the moment he’d stood in that exact same spot the evening before with Ellen as she’d commented that his garage might be his house. How they’d laughed easily together and joked along carefree with such a spark and electricity between them. The meeting they’d prepared for for hours together that night now a distant memory Daniel turned off the lights, locked up his garage, and walked into his house via the kitchen, once again thinking of how much he’d enjoyed Ellen being there the night before. Now his kitchen just felt too silent, too empty, too void. This time last year he’d barely known Ellen Hemmingdale. In the last twelve months she’d went from just a colleague he worked with, to a teammate he could depend on, to admiring her more and more, to feeling increasingly attracted to her, to having spent the last week so intently close to her in every way that suddenly not being with her felt…stressful, strange…sad. Is this what it would be like when the last of the refugees moved, when the project finally ended and they no longer worked together? Switching on the kettle for a coffee Daniel sighed to himself. How could he have ever criticised Ellen for giving her heart to people she clearly loved when he himself had just done exactly that, and in a deeper more intimate way than she had? The irony of what he’d said so flippantly on Monday knocked him for six. Was it possible that he was feeling for Ellen just a fraction of what she felt for her fellow humans from Ukraine? Stirring his coffee he spoke to himself thankful that no one could hear. “Never mind asking Ellen what she’ll be doing in two weeks what the bloody heck will you do when she’s off working with someone else and you won’t see her again?” Sitting down at his dining table not even bothering to reheat one of his mum’s precooked meals Daniel pulled out his mobile from his pocket and brought up Ellen’s number. He had to apologise. He had to speak to her. He wouldn’t see her again now until Monday and there was no way this could wait until then.

Ellen drops a bombshell With her eyes fixed on Daniel’s Ellen felt her body getting more and more exited as she watched Daniel stripping his clothes off while they stared into each other’s eyes. It was only when he got down to just his underwear that she saw something out of her peripheral vision that was worthy of diverting her attention from Daniel’s gaze: his underwear appeared to be a different shade at the front. Looking at it more her hands instantly increased their pace of rubbing her clitoris and sliding in and out her juicy vagina as it became more obvious that Daniel had leaked rather a lot into his trunks. Just hearing him confirm it almost sent Ellen over the edge as things progressed quickly and in less than a minute Daniel was completely naked and climbing on top of her. Both longing for each other, eager beyond words and desperate for sexual release it only took moments for them both to climax, an excitement and thrill unlike anything else. Opening her eyes as her body slowly calmed from the high of intercourse Ellen half expected Daniel to be back in the bathroom cleaning up or getting redressed having had what he’d clearly wanted, but instead she felt his arm under her neck and his breath on her face as she turned and smiled at him contentedly. Fully relaxed in his arms Ellen couldn’t help but think that they’d now just laid there in silence longer than they’d actually spent making love. Looking around the tiny cabin her mind filled with thoughts of the refugees as she tried to imagine living in such a small space for so long. Sure it was warm and comfortable, unlike many of the places she herself had slept in over the years, and it was definitely safe and secure, but it was also cramped, airless and windowless and very impersonal too. Still very much comfortable in the silence together it was Daniel who finally spoke first, his words echoing Ellen’s thoughts too. “I had no idea just how small these cabins were. Alright for a short holiday for a few weeks maybe but to think of people living in here for a whole year. It puts it into perspective doesn’t it?” Turning to face Daniel, her heart feeling so much more for him than logically she felt she should, Ellen reached out to run her finger along his cheek. “That’s why I fought so hard for them Daniel. Cruise ships like this aren’t really a viable solution. This isn’t why this ship was built. Maybe for a few weeks as an emergency but we all knew there was no way we’d ever house over 1300 refugees within weeks. They contracted this for a year. A year! They knew a year ago that they’d still be people here, still living in limbo, still waiting. It’s no wonder some of them want away as soon as possible even if they don’t even know where Dundee is. You know I still wish they weren’t moving to a tower block. No offence but it’s hardly the best accommodation really. Sure there’s more space and independence and even a lovely view. But….well I guess I feel like we’re just shunting them off elsewhere to be someone else’s problem and not ours. I suppose I feel like…I’m abandoning them.” Feeling Daniel pulling her closer to him as he leaned in to kiss her cheek Ellen felt very touched. This was the same Daniel who’d kept the tower block plan from her, who’d been aware of the deal with Dundee city council weeks before she had and said nothing. The same man who on Monday morning driving to Dundee had told her that he felt most homeless people only had themselves to blame and that ‘beggars can’t be choosers.’ Now lying naked looking at her face and holding her close it actually felt like he was starting to slowly understand things more. “You’re not abandoning them Ellen. We’re not abandoning them at all. Far from it. We could just give them their share of the disturbance money and send them on their way couldn’t we? Instead we’re working our butts off, pulling in every organisation and group you could think of, even driving to see the accommodation ourselves just to get everything in place for them. You’ve heard what Keith said this morning. Dundee has so much in place too. They’ll be well looked after. You have done everything you could, and more besides. You’ve seen the flats Ellen. They’re luxurious compared to this.” “It’s just…hard to let go. I worry about them all Daniel.” Feeling Daniel roll over onto his arm as he gently kissed her forehead and ran his fingers through her hair Ellen tried to imagine her life without any of the refugees, without the cruise ship being there. “That’s because you are such a caring, committed, and compassionate person Ellen. I admire that so much.” Rolling onto her side too to look right at Daniel Ellen couldn’t help but smile at him mischievously. “And here was me thinking you told me earlier this week that I was too connected, too invested in them and I needed to let go.” Sitting up in the bed and sliding off slowly but still looking towards Ellen and carrying on the conversation Daniel smiled back at Ellen. “Tell me Ellen: what will you be doing in two weeks time when this project finishes and the cruise moves on?” Climbing off the bed to fetch her clothing Ellen didn’t answer for more than a minute as she busied herself pulling on her underwear and pulling up her leggings. Sliding her top over her head, picking up her bag, and walking towards the door she stood looking at Daniel but without giving him eye contact. “I’ll be back to looking for a job again. My contract ends the day the last refugee leaves this ship.” Opening the door and pulling the door hanger in Ellen slid it back into the drawer quickly, checking up and down the corridor before pulling Daniel out the room and around the corner to the corridor with the stairwell. Going down the stairs in silence Ellen let her words hang in the air between them as she walked in front of Daniel towards the entrance leaving him to sign out as she went back to her desk to get her anorak with her car keys. By the time Ellen had signed out and went out to her car Daniel’s car had disappeared leaving Ellen alone with her thoughts as she opened her cold car and started it up. Driving back to her little maisonette alone in the driving rain Ellen thought of the refugees on the cruise, a vibrant caring community together who had welcomed her and embraced her as one of their own, even inviting her to their children’s birthday parties like she was part of their family. Daniel’s words haunting her as she opened her front door right into her small living room hearing music blasting from next door and a dog barking from somewhere on the landing. “Tell me Ellen: what will you be doing in three weeks time when this project finishes and the cruise moves on?” Talking to herself Ellen answered it much more honestly than she’d ever admit to Daniel. “I’ll be unemployed , broke and probably homeless again soon. Oh and lonely. Very lonely indeed.”

Daniel wants Ellen Just the thought of somewhere quieter and more private lured Daniel as he followed after Ellen trusting she knew the cruise ship much better than he did. Maybe there was an individual toilet down the corridor on this floor just like on the 2nd floor? Hoping this was the case Daniel gripped himself through his pocket as he hobbled after Ellen as she walked down a corridor and through a set of double doors. Pausing to jiggle around he felt he was about to burst any second as he bend forward pinching himself tightly as he muttered under his breath. Things were incredibly desperate now yet Ellen appeared to be trying to push his laptop bag away almost like she was waiting for him to wet himself right in front of her! Determined to cling on for dear life Daniel knew things were getting close to the point of no return as Ellen pulled him up the stairs and into yet another corridor. With his testicles aching now and his bladder feeling like lead with the weight of liquid inside it Daniel’s eyes darted up and down the corridor anxiously looking for any sign of a toilet. Almost losing Ellen as he squirmed awkwardly petrified of losing grip of his penis, knowing what would happen if he did, Daniel noticed her shoes rounding a corner as he struggled to catch her up. Unusually for the time of day the corridor was empty and quiet, except for the faint sound of a vacuum somewhere as Ellen appeared to push a door open and Daniel hoped that he’d finally reached a toilet at last. Pushing through the door behind Ellen Daniel looked past her as the light blinkered on and his eyes took in his new surroundings. Unbelievably this wasn’t a bathroom at all as the sudden reality of that fact made him bend forwards and hold himself even tighter, still trying to save his dignity by hiding behind his laptop case. With his heart racing and his hands sweating he practically shouted at Ellen in his agitation. “Wh….what are you playing at Ellen! I can’t piss here! It’s someone’s cabin!” Ellen just smirked back, an all-knowing, clearly gaining pleasure from the situation type smirk as Daniel found himself almost in tears. Trembling in absolute urgency he could no longer hold onto his laptop case as it slid out his shaking hands and onto the floor as he felt his muscles begin to lose their grip. Having never actually been inside any of the cabins properly before he was shocked but delighted when Ellen pushed another door open to reveal a private en-suite as Daniel wasted no time in rushing in and unzipping himself. Not even aware that he hadn’t so much as closed the door behind himself he breathed out loudly and sighed as he held his aching penis out in the direction of the toilet and finally relaxed. Never before had pissing felt so orgasmic as urine burst forth from his body like a waterfall as Daniel felt his bladder draining of a full days worth of pee. Feeling like the weight of the world was lifting off his shoulders he stood with his legs apart relishing every second of the bliss of urinating after needing to go for so so long. As his heartbeat gradually slowed to a more natural rhythm and the blood flowing round his body settled to a regular pace Daniel stroked his penis tenderly loving how good it felt to feel liquid oozing down it and how warm and soft it felt in his fingers. Giving it a final shake after what had seemed like a never ending piss he wiped himself clean and smiled at himself in the mirror as he washed his hands and zipped up, rubbing his bladder with his dry hands thinking he’d just lost several pounds in weight since using the toilet. On a new found high now he walked out of the bathroom expecting to see Ellen at the door waiting for him so they could slip back out the room and head downstairs again to sign out. Instead he walked into the room facing the back of the couch in the cosy cabin immediately seeing Ellen’s clothes hanging over the back of it as his mind went into overdrive and his body became instantly excited. As the flush of the toilet ended and the room became quiet again Daniel heard a sound that he recognised instantly. With his dick hardening more by the second he turned around slowly, his eyes locking with Ellen’s as he gawped at her lustrously as she laid on the bed naked, her head propped up with pillows, her legs apart and her feet flat on the sheet as her hands rubbed and explored her open vagina playfully. With his eyes still intently fixed on Ellen’s he pulled his tie off one handed and let it drop onto the floor. Undoing two buttons on his shirt eagerly he then pulled the full shirt over his head so quickly he barely had time to blink. Undoing his trousers without even moving his eyes he let his trousers fall down naturally as he stepped over them towards Ellen. It was only then that Ellen’s eyes moved as Daniel followed her gaze to see what she was staring at as he dropped his own gaze towards his trunks as he bend slightly to look at them. Feeling an little embarrassed he gently rubbed himself through the wet circle on his trunks as he felt his face burning. Still looking at his own underwear he tried to justify himself to his girlfriend. “I was really really desperate.” Listening to the squelching coming from the bed in front of him Daniel dared to raise his head as he gazed adoringly and lustfully at Ellen’s open legs longing to fuck her so badly. “Oh I know. It’s actually really sexy that you leaked like that. Want to feel what it does to me?” Still with his wet trunks on Daniel took a few steps closer to the bed as he reached out his hand to accept Ellen’s invitation. Ellen gripped his wrist and guided his hand exactly where she wanted it as Daniel opened his hand out and allowed two fingers to slide inside Ellen. Hearing, seeing and feeling how Ellen responded to this Daniel smiled down at Ellen wanting her so badly he feared he might ejaculate prematurely. Looking down at her open vagina he looked back at Ellen hopefully. “May I?” “Yes please!” Pulling his wet trunks down Daniel climbed onto the bed in seconds, spreading his legs over Ellen’s as he leant down until their lips met. Hungrily kissing her lips, neck, ear lobes and upper chest he gently slid his long hard penis inside Ellen as she responded by groaning delightfully. Sliding in and out easily Daniel felt his whole body warming and pushing as he reached crescendo quickly with one final push hoping Ellen had gained as much pleasure from the act as he had. Opening his eyes to see Ellen’s head tiled slightly as her hips raised against his he smiled down at her as his eyes watered with emotion in a way he never expected. Sex with Ellen was always amazing, hot and highly satisfying but seeing his girlfriend lying with her eyes closed trustingly was now so beautiful and special as Daniel remembered all that Ellen had opened up about in her past. Suddenly wanting to protect Ellen like never before he rolled over to hold her in his arms no longer caring that they might be caught at any moment.

Ellen’s naughty plan Sensing Daniel standing watching her every move Ellen read through the email thread slowly and carefully, not because she needed to at all but simply to make Daniel hold longer. The more he stared the slower she read, like they were cowboys in the mid West daring the other to move first. Getting a huge buzz from the control Ellen turned quickly as Daniel moved suddenly as she panicked he might have ran off to the toilets anyway. Hearing him fidgeting beside her she looked over at him smirking feeling like the cat that got the cream. Now typing her reply Ellen found it hard to concentrate, her mind in a much more exciting place altogether making her words confused and jumbled. Rereading back what she’s written she set about correcting it all before starting the next sentence, all the time feeling hotter and more and mire excited hearing Daniel tapping his foot and squirming by her side. Knowing that she was never going to be able to adequately reply to the email after all Ellen switched to her word processor instead and continued with the pretence of typing even though what she was writing made no sense on the screen and was all underlined by the spellchecker. Wondering how much longer Daniel might hold off for Ellen smiled at him innocently and held two fingers up when he coughed to get her attention. She could just as easily close her laptop now but where was the fun in that? Hearing the tap tap tap of Daniel’s feet on the floor getting faster and faster and making out his soft moans through the noise of everyone around them Ellen smiled to herself as she closed the laptop down silently but kept the lid up as she pretended to keep on typing. Running through several different scenarios in her head Ellen came back to earth with a fright when Daniel suddenly sprung off his seat and began sprinting in the direction of the toilets by the main entrance. Quickly sliding her laptop away, her eyes fixed firmly on Daniel through the growing crowd, Ellen picked up her bags and raced towards her boyfriend dodging around people as she went. Calling after him she finally caught up with him and grabbed his arms as he turned to look at her, his eyes looking like they were swimming in a pool of water and his jaw tense and tight. Dying to kiss him, touch him, and strip him Ellen had to shake those thoughts quickly away as the realisation that they were standing in a public foyer surrounded by people of all ages on a busy cruise ship brought her back to reality. Longing to be alone with Daniel a naughty thought suddenly overwhelmed her as she tugged at Daniel desperately and urged him to come with her to a quieter more private place. Leading Daniel by the arm Ellen cajoled him down the very same corridor where they’d been locked in a room earlier in the week. Before reaching that room though she pulled Daniel through a door into a stairwell opposite as he squirmed desperately and moaned whispering under his breath that he was about to piss himself. With her hands full with her own laptop and handbag she tried knocking Daniel’s bag away from the front of his legs but he was gripping it too tightly for it to move. Letting go of his arm she now grabbed his free hand as she lead him awkwardly up the stairs to a first floor corridor. Glancing both ways to check for anyone who might see them she pulled Daniel a little further along turning a corner into another corridor almost identical to the first. “I can’t do this any longer! I can’t hold this back now!” Anxiously checking again that no one was around Ellen pushed at one of the doors in the corridor feeling excited and high when it suddenly opened. Pulling Daniel inside into the dark room Ellen quickly closed the door and ran her hand along the wall for the light switch. Dropping her bags on the floor she laughed as Daniel threw his free hand hard into his crotch and bent forward, his laptop back still placed strategically in front of his waist. “Wh….what are you playing at Ellen! I can’t piss here! It’s someone’s cabin!” Pulling a drawer out and fishing inside it Ellen pulled out a cardboard hanger giggling. Opening the door they’d just come in from she quickly hung the hanger over the door knob before closing the door and locking it from the inside. “It WAS someone’s cabin Daniel. Was. Past tense. They left a few weeks ago now. The cleaner was down here earlier unlocking all the rooms ready to clean. I worked out their schedule a long time ago. She’ll be hoovering now starting at the other end and working down to here. There’s always people moving in and out so hopefully she thinks someone else has just been given this room just now. Anyway I’ve put the do not disturb sign out and locked the door. Come here…there’s a bathroom just in here. That’s if you’re needing to go still?” “I’m just seconds from pissing myself!” Ellen watched excitedly as Daniel finally dropped his case as he hobbled towards the bathroom inside the cabin. Way too desperate to even close the door behind himself she smirked as she watched from behind as Daniel wiggled his thighs and bottom as he seemed to struggle to get his penis out of his clothing. The thrill of watching him, combined with the adrenaline rush of being in a room she shouldn’t be, filled Ellen with eagerness and boldness as she pulled her top over her head and placed it on the nearby small couch. Pulling her leggings down she slipped them off too, putting them with her top. Full of naughty ideas and extremely turned on Ellen unclipped her bra, letting it fall to the floor as she stepped out of her pants and climbed onto the bed rolling the duvet to the side. Listening to Daniel sighing loudly in relief and hearing his powerful stream hitting the porcelain Ellen opened her legs with her knees up as she let her fingers explore her throbbing squelching vagina, sliding her fingers into her body as she felt giddy with excitement. Beginning to pleasure herself she giggled like a little girl when Daniel emerged from the bathroom looking much more relaxed as their eyes met and remained staring intently with the only sound in the cabin being the squelching of Ellen’s mucus as her hand continued moving even as their eyes remained locked intently together.

They’ve been at it loads and been building up all day so definitely think Ellen has plans for something…and it’s about time she got her own ack on Daniel too!

Daniel loses patience Secretly hoping Ellen would walk through the double doors at the bottom of the stairs into the public area still holding his hand Daniel felt so disappointed when she slid her hand out and walked away quickly in the direction of a group of people, not even glancing back to look at him. Trying to hold his head up and not show his discouragement Daniel walked briskly in the opposite direction where his laptop sat on a table next to where Ellen’s was. With a huge amount of work to be getting on with he switched the computer on and distracted himself with emails, phone calls and websites as he pushed on to get organised for the first group of refugees to leave. Now with a few quotes for transport Daniel contacted the cheapest ones to gauge available for the next few days. After that he phoned Keith in Dundee to check that there would definitely be properties able to be moved into so soon, making sure all amenities like water and electric were turned on and all the refurbishments signed off fully. Getting a list of flat numbers and sizes Daniel double checked everything before emailing the groups he knew about from his first meeting on Wednesday to outline what was happening in the hope some of them at least might be able to get other things like basic furniture and food in place in time. With so much going on and so much to do Daniel became so engrossed in everything that it was only when he stood up to go and speak to someone that he realised he’d actually had to pee for quite a while now. Not wanting to be rude he tried his best to disguise his predicament while he listening and chatted to his fellow worker who had contacts with many of the groups working on the ship who Daniel thought might know others who wished to move early too. Being led from one person to another after that he could feel the pressure in his bladder increasing more and more as he grabbed a piece of paper from someone else’s desk and scribbled down names as people suggested them. Anxious not to make it obvious how badly he really wanted to use the gents he did everything he could to tense his muscles, take his mind off of it, and not move about too much incase anyone noticed. As the people he was now talking with edged slowly closer to the coffee and tea machines Daniel found himself moving with them as they continued deep in conversation as one after the other made themself a drink as they carried on talking. Finding himself caught up in the social behaviour of everyone else Daniel copied what they were doing automatically ending up holding a mug of hot coffee in his hand as one of the others excused themselves when someone called on them. When another of the group had to take a phone-call Daniel nodded to the final person to signal his departure too as he took his mug back to his desk sipping at it as he carried on working. Frequently glancing in the direction of the exit and the toilets Daniel tapped his feet under the desk cursing himself for drinking yet more coffee when his bladder was already desperately full. Planning to reply quickly to a couple more emails then head home early to piss he found himself instantly distracted when Ellen appeared back at her desk with a mug of tea in her hands. Trying to type quickly he couldn’t resist looking over at Ellen frequently, her gorgeous breasts drawing him and her beautiful lips enticing him even as his legs kept bouncing under the table. Deciding he could hold off leaving just long enough to update Ellen on his progress so far since meeting the Mishura’s Daniel stood up and took the few steps towards Ellen as he gazed at her working longing to touch her. Underestimating just how full he was though by the time he’d updated Ellen he found he was moving around way too much and struggling to stay composed. Very distracted by his now urgent need to urinate Daniel felt his face warming when Ellen spoke, a combination of embarrassment that she might realise he was bursting for the loo combined with how attracted he felt towards her as she complimented him easily. Staring at the exit longingly Daniel tore his thoughts momentarily away from Ellen as his body urged him to find a toilet urgently, the pressure causing him to move awkwardly and push his crotch against the table for support. He should have realised Ellen knew him well enough now to recognise the signs as she took the paper from his hand and whispered seductively asking him outright if he had to pee. So desperate he felt it was useless to even try and lie Daniel nodded shyly anxious to get the list of names back so he could pack up for home. Ellen seemed to play with him though, holding the piece of paper tightly in her hand then pretending to give him it but not actually letting go. Tense and tetchy from the stress in his body Daniel almost yelled at Ellen to let go when she did just that, only after she’d made him promise to wait while she sent an email. Surely that wouldn’t take a minute? Daniel stared at Ellen willing her to type quicker as sweat beads formed on his head and his crotch throbbed with the pressure. Pushing down on the desk and tensing his whole body Daniel felt so self conscious as the noise level around him and the volume of people present both gradually increased. Terrified of leaking, or worse, when it became obvious that Ellen was typing a lot Daniel slid back to his own desk using the table to hide the fact he now had one hand gripping his penis urgently. Closing his laptop one handed and quickly putting it away in his bag Daniel stared at Ellen as she paused to take another sip of her tea. This was torture though as he squirmed under the table bouncing on his seat. Checking his watch and seeing it was almost 4pm, 8 hours since he’d last emptied his bladder back home in the shower while Ellen watched, Daniel sighed. He liked Ellen so so much but if she didn’t hurry up he was going to have to leave for home regardless what he’d promised her or else his suit would need to go to the cleaners for the second time that week! Clearing his throat to get Ellen’s attention he stared at her longingly. She turned, holding two fingers up to indicate she’d only be two more minutes, so Daniel wriggled to the edge of his seat bouncing a leg quickly with one hand resting in the top of his leg to press down on his aching penis. Alternating between glaring at Ellen, who was still typing, to the toilets screaming at him beside the lifts near the entrance, Daniel felt dizzy with the pressure of holding on as his heart beat faster and his forehead dripped in sweat. As every second felt like hours and yet another spasm made him bend forwards in pain Daniel decided then and there that he just couldn’t wait any longer. Despite detesting public toilets with a passion he knew he’d already used the gents by the entrance once already that week so he stood awkwardly holding his laptop bag in front of him and hobbled as quickly as he could towards the entrance sneaking one final look back at Ellen who suddenly seemed to be closing her laptop and packing up at last. He was three quarters of the way there when he heard Ellen’s beautiful voice calling after him. Biting his lip he turned quickly, still holding the case in front of him and feeling he might pee any second. “Wait. Daniel…” Daniel looked towards the gents and back to Ellen just as she caught up with him and grabbed his arm in hers. “Sorry about that. Come on. Let me take you somewhere quieter.”

Ellen teases Daniel Taking Daniel the quickest route to the Mishura’s cabin Ellen knocked on the door and stood back. Recognising the channel 4 crew from earlier she nodded to them and waved to Tetyana as Daniel conversed with her about his proposal for them to leave the cruise and move early. Wondering what the TV crew might make of this offer Ellen was relieved to find that at least they weren’t being filmed too. Knowing the couple’s story from working closely with them for months now Ellen could easily imagine why they were chosen for a documentary: Not just a young couple expecting their first child but with Dmitro having been refused entry to the Ukrainian army due to previous injuries from a work accident their story would really tug at people’s hearts and make compelling TV. Full of pregnancy hormones, and no doubt rather overwhelmed with the speed of developments and the stress of moving again so close to her due date, Ellen found herself embracing Tetyana and becoming quite emotional too. With her arms wrapped around the young woman the realisation that she might never get to see her baby tugged at Ellen’s heart as she knew then and there that she needed to travel with them for her own peace of mind. As she let go of Tetyana and watched her return to the tiny cabin that had been her home for almost a year now Ellen felt rather consumed with emotion thinking that within days the couple would finally have a newly refurbished flat to call their home at last. Full of a new found gratefulness to Daniel for his huge role in securing the tower block Ellen was thrilled when Daniel whispered rather romantically to her as they walked down the empty corridor together. “May I hold your hand?” It felt right at last, not that Ellen was about to throw herself publicly on Daniel or anything such like, but holding hands in an empty corridor as they walked towards the stairwell was just perfect as she grasped Daniel’s fingers between hers wishing they could be alone forever. Pushing the double doors back into the main floor of the ship Ellen felt her hand pull away from Daniel’s automatically as she morphed back into work mode instantly, a million thoughts running through her head trying to get things in place even sooner than she’d first anticipated. Spotting Celine she left Daniel and walked quickly towards her anxious to know what furniture she had secured and what she might be able to transport to Dundee before the first group of refugees moved. Moving from Celine to someone else again to ask about something else it was over half an hour before Ellen eventually made it back to her desk. When she did sit down with a cuppa at last she looked over noticing Daniel typing away on his laptop with an empty coffee cup beside him. Smiling in his direction he briefly looked up and smiled back before returning to whatever he was doing. Checking her own emails Ellen sighed quietly as she started replying to one after the other, reading attachments and updating files. Engrossed in so much work she didn’t even notice Daniel standing beside her desk as the noise of the public area began increasing with children returning from schools and nurseries and adults returning from work. Feeling a gentle tap on her shoulder she looked up to see an antsy but excited looking Daniel. “So do you have any plans or appointments lined up for this Tuesday? I’ve got a minibus coming here at 9:30am to take whoever wants to move early. There’s 16 seats in total, excluding the driver. It’s booked to leave here sharp at 10 o ‘clock and arrive at Tulloch Court at approximately 11:35am. According to Keith there’s over 40 flats fully complete now so once we have names we can match with flat numbers as soon as possible. I’ve to let Keith know by first thing Monday what furniture, soft furnishings, food and stuff we have arranged so they can hopefully fill in any gaps if necessary their end. The contractors are working right through the weekend to complete the remaining flats as soon as possible so if anyone needs access for anything I can contact Douglas at Claypots directly. “ For a man who had achieved a massive amount in a few hours Ellen was surprised at just how restless and anxious looking Daniel seemed, his legs moving more than natural and his eyes darting constantly towards the ship’s main exit. “Right. That’s incredible. I’m seriously impressed. So I’m guessing they’ll be Dmitro and Tetyana, Taras and Vladislav, and myself too. Has anyone else requested a place?” “Emmm…just a second I wrote them down at my desk…” Ellen watched as Daniel turned back to his desk and leaned over it ogling his bottom as it wiggled as he looked for something. Having a sudden flashback to enjoying seeing him move in exactly the same way wearing exactly the same suit just over a week ago when he signed into the meeting at the council boardroom after work Ellen wondered about something that made her smile. As Daniel returned looking flustered with a piece of paper in his hands he read off a few names, struggling with the pronunciation, as he leaned on Ellen’s desk awkwardly. Handing the piece of paper to Ellen her head came in close contact with Daniel’s as she whispered quietly hoping no-one else could hear. “You are amazing Daniel.” Though it was hard to tell due to his skin tone Ellen was sure Daniel was blushing as he tried to regain his composure as he looked her in the eye. “I was em….thinking I’d finish here for now and head home. I….emmmm” Not wanting to miss an opportunity, and feeling gutted at the thought of Daniel leaving, Ellen quickly checked no-one was watching as she pulled Daniel’s head closer and spoke into his ear. “Is it because you need a wee my handsome?” Daniel nodded sheepishly as he reached for the piece of paper as Ellen held it tightly in her hand. “How badly?” Daniel moved one foot behind him as he slid a hand into his trouser pocket, his head still close to Ellen’s as she smirked at him teasingly. Casually reaching to take a sip of her tea right in front of Daniel’s face she kept her eyes fixed on Daniel’s face watching it tense up as she sipped loudly. Through gritted teeth she heard Daniel mutter under his breath. “Very bad! Can I have my paper back please?” “Only if you stay here long enough until I finish this email. Deal?” Ellen smiled at Daniel as she slowly loosened her grip on the paper making sure not to rip it. Waiting for his agreement she smiled sweetly and flattered her eyes at him until he sighed quietly and whispered back. “It won’t take long though will it?” Letting go of the paper Ellen allowed Daniel to stand up properly again as she took another sip of her tea before looking at her laptop and rereading the email thread right through from the very beginning.

Tetyana and Dmitro Feeling Ellen’s urine on his erect dick was sheer bliss as Daniel yearned to cum, even more so as Ellen wriggled and rubbed against him. But then she pushed back unexpectedly shoving his back into the back of the toilet seat as it battered off the back of the toilet rather loudly. The sudden shock and uncomfortableness seemed to take them both by surprise as Ellen manoeuvred herself off Daniel checking he was ok. Still sitting on the toilet with his legs spread open Daniel didn’t even have time to move before Ellen dropped some toilet roll between his legs fondling his penis lightly as she did so. Just her mere touch was bringing more blood rushing to his tender dick but as Daniel was thinking what to do next another interruption happened catching him off guard once again. The ring tone of his phone seemed to echo on the small toilet as Daniel flustered around awkwardly trying to wash his hands and dry them quickly all with his trunks still at his ankles. Fishing his phone out of his trouser pocket he answered it hesitantly even though rationally he knew the person couldn’t see him standing half naked locked in a toilet on a cruise ship with a female colleague. Hearing it was Archie, his boss, filled Daniel with mixed feelings. He really needed to hear from him so he was glad he had called but equally his manner was so often abrupt and his delivery to the point. Trying to make himself decent whilst talking was proving a major challenge too and Archie definitely wasn’t in the mood for patience or messing about. Actually he didn’t seem in a good mood at all, raising his voice, being rather forceful and pushy and even appearing to accuse Daniel of incompetency in not finding someone a house. Initially not making the connection as his head was still full of fun and games with Ellen, it was only as he started talking about Dundee and early moving days that Daniel even realised the call seemed to pertain to some refugees on the ship. Then Archie went on about a TV researcher and press intrusion and Daniel felt more confused than ever. Thankful for Ellen’s assistance in getting his trousers, and shoes back on the call ended with Daniel under strict instructions to find two of the refugees living on the ship who he’d concluded were a couple due to have baby soon as his head spun with the recollection of seeing a couple meeting that very description on the gangway the morning before talking with the BBC. Slowly trying to fit the pieces of the puzzle together he checked his appearance in the mirror quickly before heading out hoping by some miracle to find someone called Dmitro who had a pregnant partner and who knew something about the press. Quickly updating Ellen with the little information he’d gleamed he was shocked that not only did she know all about the filming but in true Ellen style she knew the couple too, even knowing their cabin number! Trusting her implicitly Daniel followed after her nervously, adrenaline pumping through his veins. Heading along a corridor and down a flight of stairs he was sure he’d never seen before Ellen lead the way through a maze of cabins finally pausing at one and knocking on the door. The door was opened quickly by a very pregnant looking woman with her hair tied back neatly with a ribbon as Daniel could quickly see that the small double bed cabin was already full with a camera operator, a young man sitting on the end of the bed, an older man standing talking to him and another gentleman sitting on a basic couch who was now looking right at him. Introducing himself and shaking the woman’s hand the man on the couch seemed to speak after him as Daniel quickly worked out he was translating. Looking around trying to process everything Daniel now realised that the lady beside him had opened the door wider and her face was more relaxed as she waved to Ellen behind him. Feeling that he was intruding, the look on the standing man’s face confirming this, Daniel quietly spoke to the female while the standing male nodded to the interpreter to step outside. Now standing in the corridor with Ellen beside him and the heavily pregnant lady and the translator facing him Daniel shook hands again with them both glancing to Ellen for reassurance. Talking slowly and pausing frequently to allow translation Daniel spoke. “I’m Daniel Omari, housing officer with Glasgow City Council. I wanted to personally meet you and your husband and reassure you that we are doing everything possible to get you both rehoused in Dundee as a matter of urgency. There are a number of flats all ready and I was wondering if you and your husband would like to be in the first group of people moving?” Daniel waited while he hoped his words were being properly translated as the lady appeared to nod to what was being spoken in her native language. She then spoke back as Daniel waited patiently to hear what she’s said. “Tetyana has asked when that might be. She’s also asking if there is a hospital there as her baby is due in about six weeks. She is scared but wants a home for her family.” “I understand that. Yes there’s a hospital. It’s calked Ninewells Hospital and it’s very good. I am hoping this Monday or Tuesday to get them moved. I’ll let them know later today.” Again Daniel waited as his words were translated as the lady nodded and smiled at Ellen nervously before struggling to find the words she wanted to say. Reaching her hands out towards Ellen she tearfully spoke in very broken English. “You..come…there..Bud Laska?” Standing back to allow Ellen to get closer Daniel watched as Ellen embraced the lady tearfully in her arms openly. “Na odyn denʹ, tak” Amazed to hear Ellen speak what he assumed was Ukrainian he looked at her in awe as she now let go of the emotional pregnant lady and stood back beside him. “What did you say?” “She asked me to come please. I said for one day I would.” “I had no idea you spoke Ukrainian.” Ellen shrugged. “Very little. Just what I’ve picked up working so closely with them. I always planned to travel with them and see them all settled anyway but if it’s going to be more than one group then I’d really like to go with Tetyana and Dmitro and Taras, and I assume Vladislav too, if that’s ok? I’d want to go with the others too. Some of them will be so tearful as this has been their home for so long. They’re like my family really.” Daniel nodded as the translator listened to Tetyana speaking again before nodding and speaking to him. “She’s asking if it’s ok to get back to her husband now.” “Of course. Thank her for her time please.” Daniel nodded his thanks to the translator as he spoke to Tetyana as Daniel turned to walk away noticing Ellen watching the other two going back into the cabin first. With the corridor now empty again Daniel looked at Ellen his heart bursting with pride, thankfulness and awe. “You amaze me more every day Ellen. I’ve never met a woman like you.” Walking along further Daniel’s heart thundered as he dared to ask something more. “May I hold your hand?” “Tak.” Daniel raised his eyebrows smiling as Ellen stepped a little closer and reached for his hand. “It means yes in Ukrainian.” “I was hoping it did.” Intwining his fingers in Ellen’s as they walked Daniel felt his own eyes begin to water as he felt even more connected and closer to Ellen than he’d ever felt possible.

In the toilet with Daniel Heading to the lifts behind Daniel Ellen was really looking forward to using a toilet at last. She’d felt like she’d had to go for hours, though it was probably not even a hour in reality. Walking helped but getting into the lift and trying to stand still was impossible as she subtly held the safety rail and jiggled around hoping the stranger in the lift with her and Daniel wouldn’t notice. Of course Daniel had clearly noticed as the outline of his erection could clearly be seen through his trousers as Ellen tried her best not to stare at it and draw even more attention to herself or Daniel. Having Daniel hug and kiss her the second the stranger walked out was a very welcome distraction too, though the pressure only seemed to increase the more aroused her body got. Stepping out onto the 2nd level of the ship Ellen’s body seemed to subconsciously know it was getting closer to a toilet as the urgency to release increased significantly. Dragging Daniel by the hand along the corridor Ellen struggled to stand still as she suddenly feared Daniel might be bursting himself, especially when he made a beeline for the toilet and sat down! Initially thinking he had to pee it was only when she gathered her thoughts and looked closer that she actually realised he was sitting with the lid down fully clothed! Now blocked from using the one thing her body craved so much Ellen had to hold herself and pee dance to allow herself to regain enough control to wait. Usually she loved the thrill of the verbal to and fro she had with Daniel but now wasn’t exactly the best of times as she shook her leg frantically almost begging Daniel to let her use the loo, something which Daniel seemed to be enjoying a bit too much judging by his hard penis clearly trembling in his trousers. The ‘game’ moved quickly, though not quite as quickly as her need to wee was growing, as before she realised it Daniel was sitting on the toilet with just his trunks on his bottom half. He looked so sexy sitting there and Ellen would have loved nothing more than sexy fun but her bladder ached for release and that was definitely overruling her mind right then. As obvious as it was that Daniel was getting a thrill from blocking her accessing the toilet it still wasn’t helping Ellen all that much as she moved around perpetually, having to hold herself often now with the pressure from her bladder. Thinking she’d actually have an accident Ellen felt she had no choice but to bail out and race to find another free toilet. Struggling to stay still long enough to unlock the door Ellen looked at Daniel beseechingly as he now sat with the toilet seat up, naked from the waist down and with his shirt tucked up, beckoning and begging her to sit on his knee and pee. Seeing his brown swollen hard penis, and keen to get her own back a bit on Daniel for his antics, Ellen made out she was still about to leave when she felt a warm dribble in her pants and knew she was seconds away from wetting herself. Making the only decision she felt she could given how critical things were now she grabbed at her leggings and pants, pulling them down, and threw herself back onto Daniel’s lap as he hauled her large body up allowing her to finally relax and wee. Feeling Daniel’s hardness under her bottom and tickling at the rear of her vagina was blissful and very arousing as she was certain her powerful wee wee was covering his penis given the pleasurable sounds emitting from Daniel behind her as he held her tightly on his knee. Extremely turned on now, and much more relaxed from the release of the pressure from her bladder, Ellen began wriggling over Daniel’s penis even while she was still peeing. Wishing she was facing the other way so her clitoris could enjoy the stimulation too Ellen pushed her bottom back as much as she could trying to get as much contact with Daniel’s dick as possible. Hearing a bang Ellen stopped pushing and wriggling wondering what had just happened. “You ok?” “Apart from my stomach getting squashed and my back cracking against the lid of this toilet I’m absolutely fine thanks.” Shuffling forward again on Daniel’s legs Ellen let the last of her wee dribble out before pulling herself off Daniel to reach the toilet roll. Wiping herself down she tossed the paper into the gap between Daniel’s wide open legs deliberately brushing against his wet penis afterwards. “Sorry for squashing you honey. Goodness I feel SO much better now. I have no idea how you can go an entire day at work without having a wee. I was SO desperate to go there.” Catching Daniel’s eyes Ellen began to wonder if Daniel did in fact have to pee, though given how hard he still was she was curious if in fact he could go even if he wanted to. Pausing a little longer she watched as Daniel’s hand automatically reached down to touch himself and feel just how wet his penis was when yet again his mobile started ringing bringing them both back to earth with a bang. Reaching for some loo roll Ellen watched fascinated as Daniel dried himself off and flushed the toilet as the phone carried on ringing, Ellen swaying to the ringtone as she pulled her clothing back up and washed her hands. Looking over her shoulder she smiled at Daniel as he quickly stood up and pulled the toilet seat down as he moved his folded trousers to the toilet seat lid and fished out his vibrating phone from one of the pockets. With his trunks still at his feet he pressed to take the call trying to sound as professional as possible even though in reality he was naked from the waist down. Finding the whole thing thoroughly amusing Ellen chuckled to herself quietly as Daniel struggled to speak on the phone as he one handedly attempted to pull up his underwear and step into his trousers. Eventually deciding to help him she silently held his trousers so he could step into them as he leaned on her back to balance as she heard a familiar voice on the other end of the phone. Recognising Daniel’s superior from last weeks meeting Ellen sensed Daniel was harassed and frustrated as she struggled to fasten his suit trousers over his stomach. Wondering if Daniel’s bladder might actually be so full it was making his clothing tight Ellen felt her knickers moisten as she finally managed to clip the trousers while she heard Daniel answering his boss. “Of course there will have been a reason why….No….No. I’m definitely on it. Did you get my earlier message?….yes I’ll be sure to make sure their flat is perfect for them….I agree it’s not ideal and I know how it looks but there just hasn’t been anything suitable come up. You know that as well as I do…..Yes…yes….I understand. There’s others wanting to move next week too so I’ll go find them and ask right now. Can I access the budget early though? ….Right….. Understood. I’ll update you later. Bye.” Ellen looked at Daniel puzzled having only made out one side of the conversation as he washed his hands hurriedly and dried them with a paper towel. “Everything ok?” Nodding to his phone as he picked it up and put it back in his pocket Daniel replied barely even looking at Ellen as he tidied his hair in the mirror then headed for the bathroom door. “Archie. He’s had some researcher from some TV channel on at him about a couple here. Dmitro and…” “Tetyana. Channel 4 documentary.” “That’s the ones. Wants an explanation as to why we never housed them before now. They’ve a baby due and heand wants them moved right away.” “Today?” “As soon as possible apparently. Taras wants to move quicker too so I’ll need to get back downstairs. Sorry.” “It’s fine Daniel. I get it. You know where I am if I can help at all.” Daniel had his hand on the door handle as he turned to look at Ellen looking stressed. “Actually do you know what cabin they are in?” “Tetyana and Dmitro? I certainly do. Want me to show you?” “Yes please!”