Lunch with Mark, who's life couldn't be made up. 3 young African guys sharing his one bed tiny apartment, whom he is mentor, counsellor and father to.

Attempts at shopping down town in a frivolous counter move. It's clouded over, not in the mood, and the sofa and Amy Tan beckon.

A final dinner with Jack and Courtney. Who've been fantastically kind. It's been great just to hang out. Very rare to have the space to properly get a glimpse at other people's rhythms and where they are on their own terms.