A wave of disbelief washed over Lee as Lucy revealed her pregnancy, and a disquieting thought took root: could he, unwittingly, be the child’s father?

Lee received a thousand pounds as first prize in an essay-writing contest, and soon afterward, a journalist arrived to conduct an interview. The reporter, having read Lee’s submission, anticipated finding a man marked by disability, a preco…

Lee and Tim extended an invitation to dinner, welcoming the lesbian couple recently settled in their building. What followed proved surprising; Lucy found within herself an unexpected facet, something entirely new.

Lee and Tim resolved to organize a surprise 30th birthday celebration for Lucy, though their visions for the event differed considerably. Lee found herself distinctly displeased when Lucy arrived at the party accompanied by a gentleman, and…

The racket coming from the new neighbor was unsettling Lucy, and she asked both Lee and Tim to speak with him. However, they were each reluctant, finding themselves unexpectedly intimidated. Faced with this impasse, Tim resolved to take box…

Lucy felt the weight of pressure building; she had a crucial speech ahead of her at a Recruitment Conference, and found herself without anyone to assist in its preparation. Sensing an opportunity to make a favorable impression, Lee voluntee…

Lee was stunned to learn that Lucy contemplated marrying Pavlov, a measure intended to secure his residency. As he tried to persuade her otherwise, her family and friends seemed convinced that Pavlov would be an ideal match.

Lee’s father appeared at the flat without warning. This was the man who had abandoned the family when Lee was four, neglected any financial support, and once devoured Lee’s goldfish. While Lee desperately wanted him gone, Lucy urged him to …