Valentine's Day 2006

Dave dived from the bed. It was still early. Very early. 10 am, Jean might not be up for hours. He had time.

It was Febuary 14th 2006, Valentines Day. Jean had assured Dave on several occasions that she REALLY didn't want anything. Valentines was a stupid idea. People who are truely in love don't need to show it with such a silly special occasion. Dave had agreed whole heartedly.

Yet, to not get anything at all just because a girl says she doesn't want anything would be a rookie mistake. Dave would not be that rookie.

And so it was, at the ridiculously early time of 10:10am Dave was out the door and on a bus to the city center. He knew exactly where to go and what to buy.

Everytime Jean entered the city center Tesco her eyes wondered to the fancy dessert section. Two cheesecakes and a pair of tartes for a little under ?10. She clearly wanted them, her mouth watering, but it would always result with, "They too expensive, it's a waste of money."

?10 may be a little steep for a snack to go with your coffee, but it was excellent value for money for a gift to make someone really happy. Price is always relative. Add some seriously pretty Poundland candles and it was the food of love.

Dave rushed in and out and was on his way home in no time.

Metres away from the frontdoor, he received a text. "Happy V Day."

Perfect!

He instantly responded, "I'm soooo sorry, I completely forgot! Happy V Day to you too."

Then in he went.

Jean was thrilled. Mission acomplised.