Friday morning arrived. Rachel blinked awake, lay there cosy and snug, listening to the early morning birds. This was becoming her favourite time of the day. She had no need to rush today - nothing was planned except her birthday party in the evening.

She finally arose, showered and dressed casually for the day. As she descended to breakfast she was thinking of her favourite Italian breakfast - coffee and cornettos.

When the waiter showed her to her regular breakfast table she was surprised t...