I am not sure if I have just broken one of my golden rules: not to share any bad news with Maureen.  It is something I tell all and sundry; to avoid her dwelling on negatives.  I have just taken a risk as this is something she can do something about.  Her Aunty is alone and stressed a few streets away while her husband lies very ill in a hospital bed.

I had thought of not putting Maureen in the picture following a phone call half an hour ago.  Then I reconsidered that as her Aunty is like a sister to her, that she would want to know.  Perhaps sharing bad news that she can do something about is different to just having angst dumped in her lap.  Only time will tell if I have got this one right.  I certainly hope so.