"So what's next, Len" Cat is holding me dancing the bridal waltz. I'm supposed to be the guy but she seems to be as strong as I am, part of the attraction, the allure of Cat. Equal to me not above or below, we walk beside each other "Ouch Len that was my toe, ya big footed baboon" As she hops a few strides our friends and family laugh. Linda steps up and hands over Faith, Julian and Sean join us, somewhat embarrassed in a big group hug and we dance the rest of the dance together as a family.

The whole room joins us dancing and I'm cast aside, the lads taking turns to swing Cat around the room. George and Ringo always were the best dancers ever since the old days and they don't disappoint, Cat giggling at their smooth solo moves while she stands waiting for them to realise she is still there. Then they grab her laughing back into a quick spin.

She's beside me smiling, eyes alight with happiness "Come on Len, move your ars -k; Hi Mimi, having fun?" Cat saves herself and Mimi nods and kisses us both and toddles off for another 'wee sherry'.

"Good save, luv!" We sneak off to darkest spot on the verandah and kiss and cuddle but I know she is waiting for a reply to the question she asked ages ago. "What's next, eh?"

"Yeah, I know Sean needs to go see his mum" The sigh is sad but she is sure in her convictions "He's her son I am not keeping them apart, even if she was nasty to me, ok..."

"I agree, so Sean to his mum. Us? Hmmm"

We kiss a little and move deeper into the shadows as George and Richie come looking for us.

"I don't know where they've got to. Probably havin' a shag" George mumbles in his drool voice. Cat begins to giggle but I silence her with a kiss "Did ya hear that?"

"What, I just hear the sea and stuff from the party, come on letscfetch another beer, ay?" Richie saves us and they both disappear inside.

"We need to go back inside before they send out the hounds" Cat giggles as she nibbles my ear, then starts pulling away to go back towards the door. I pull her back to me by her hand, we meet and kiss again. "Len, mmm, Len, no. Must stop"

"Must?"

"mmmm, no. Oh Len! I mean yes!" She kisses me on the nose then forehead.

"So New York, then we go for a honeymoon ok, you and me. Linda is happy to look after Faith. Then back home 'ere."

"So you're not thinking about touring or anything?"

"Why, what's brought this on?"

"Nothing, I just... I just thought that was what you wanted"

"I can't, you, bub everything, it's too hard, isn't it now" I stroke her jawline and she's a little downcast. "Why be upset luv? I thought you would be happy"

"I'm happy, of course I am. But Faith and I are not keeping you from what you want to do. I could never ask you to do that John. You need to do the stuff you want to do" She smiles but it's melancholy and she frowns a little.

I need to lighten this chat up!

"Your what I want to do... later"

"Cheeky"

"Look, I want to tour at some point but I also don't want to miss out on you and Faith and the boys. And I also don't want a different drummer, now do I"

"We could do a McCartney tour. You know pack up the kids and travel together or would you want your freedom on tour, like in the old days? Hmmm? Loads of fangirls?!"

Now she laughs and I frown!

"I hope you're kidding, 'cause I have the biggest fan girl here and she is so hot I need no other"

"Oh, you're so smooth Lennon. Let's go back inside and cut some cake!" The kiss she gifts me finishes our conversation.

With promises of more, I'm smiling like an idiot when we go back inside to the noisy reception.