A sliver of yellow light briefly flashed onto the pavement, and a snatch of raucous laughter and voices could be heard, before the door swung shut, leaving the street in a dim glow from the street lights. A couple emerged as they walked towards the inadequate car park, a close scrutiny identified them as a man and a woman; the man was considerably intoxicated and swayed while the woman struggled to support him, "John, you're really not making this very easy" she laughed. They reached the car and, with surprising agility, the woman opened the door and settled her partner into his seat, she closed the door and moved over to the opposite side, starting the car with a self-satisfied smile and a fond glance at the person next to her. They drove out of the car park and disappeared with a turn to the left.

Another man materialised from the gloom, pausing for a moment to stare after the car; then turning on his heel to walk away, he tightened his scarf and pulled up his collar against the cold November night.