Beth O'Leary

I would describe their expressions as ‘aghast’.

Mo suggests, for about the fifth time since Saturday.

‘I don’t want you to lend me any money,’

Old habits die hard

would have expected you to be more grateful for me letting you stay.

Patricia says you’re taking advantage of me, living in my place pretty much for free,

Mo and Gerty exchange a look.

It’s not just sharing a flat, Tiff, it’s sharing a bed. Sharing a bed is odd,’ Mo says worriedly.

the first rule of flatsharing is to make sure you get on with the person before you move in,’

‘I’d say the first rule of flatsharing is to make sure you get on with the person before you move in,’ he says, cannily redirecting the glare to me again.