Frank Stimmer, a little the worse for wear, had made his way home from the Scene; his local and favourite bar. He had been there drinking wine and smoking like a dragon with friends...
Here he was, Thomas Drew, about to start his new life! He looked down as the plane banked over the blue sea, turning to come in to land at Faro Airport.
Frank Stimmer awoke angry! He lay in bed and considered the day that was before him. He knew the kind of day it would be; for it had for him the feel of sameness of the last two months