It was a year after Woodhill College had narrowly won the Rugby game and Ned was sitting in the vinyl shop where he worked in Paris. It was amazing how much a year could change everything. Only a year and a half ago, he had been dreading his return to Woodhill College and the inevitable torment he would endure at the hands of Weasel. Now, he shared a flat with his best friend, Connor in a quiet side street in Paris. Connor played Rugby for the Stade Francais and when they both had a day off they busked in the Paris Metro, usually the perfected cover of "Think for a Minute" by The Housemartins, as taught to them by their former English teacher, Dan Sherry. It was everything Ned could have wanted and the bane of his father's existence.
Ned was pulled out of his reminiscing by the customer standing in front of him.
"Uh...how can I help you, sir?"
"I'm looking for some music recommendations. Preferably 80's pop music.
"I have just the record for you", Ned smiled, stepping off the stool he was sitting on.
He led the stranger to the pop music section, quickly finding the record he was looking for: "Desire As by Prefab Sprout".
After he had left, Ned continued his daydreaming.