[Mairi]

Brian and Naz had gone straight through the lounge and into the bedroom. When Bubble caught up with them they were both sitting on Brian’s bed looking through an enormous Encyclopaedia Brittanica. Brian was telling Naz “Africa is the second largest continent, you know. I must have a talk with Dean later about its economy and geology. I’ve been doing loads of swatting since I left the Big Brother house”.

“Did you bring the Encyclopaedia as one of your luxury items?” Bubble asked Brian. “Yes, and the Tai Chi book that Dean brought me for Christmas, love him, and my new backgammon set”. Brian got off the bed. He was wearing a T shirt with a picture of Paddy on it. “I’ve also been going for lots of long walks in the country”. He reached into his suitcase and produced a packet of dairylea. He offered some to Naz and Bubble and they both took a piece.

“It was really good of Big Brother to let us bring in that extra suitcase of luxury items” Bubble said. “I just managed to fit all my hats in it”. He opened his suitcase and soon two of the double beds were completely covered in hats. “What did you bring in as your luxury items, Naz?” he asked.......................