"And that's why I'm not allowed to go to Southampton any more."
Matt sat back, and - despite the irony - took another swig from his pint glass.
"What?" Ellie said incrediously, "The police banned you from going there just because you got drunk and ended up in the middle of the street?"
"Well..." Matt said, stealing a glance at the kitchen where he could hear Alex helping Laura out with the washing up. "They didn't - but your mother did."
