It's just a stroll in the park

Mark's decision to call a halt to their relationship, such as it was, would be challenging, but he could no longer bear this impossible situation. Scary though it might be, in all honesty he had to let Juliette know why he couldn’t see her any more. To raise the issue in the car in such close quarters was very risky, based on her past performance, so he suggested they meet up again in their lunch hours during the week, weather permitting.

Weather did permit on Wednesday following the weekend at Mark’s parents. Another stroll in the park seemed safe enough...