I need an excuse to visit the City, but without the company of my two Lovers. How to detach myself from them without arousing their suspicions? Indeed, how to get there? The only car here is my Master´s. I don´t quite want to ask if I can borrow it without him. He is bound to ask why. My excuse is provided for me. “I have to go into the City tomorrow." announces my Master. “But I´ll be there and back in a day. Either of you want to come? Change of air?" “Not me," says Michael, “I´m quite happy here. Everything´s running fine back at the Centre, and I´d rather listen to waves and gulls, than traffic." “I´ll come, Master. I want to do some shopping: a couple of new tee-shirts and stuff. And I´ll pick up some groceries too." He swallows it whole. “Fine. Perfect. We´ll set off early." I