Diamonds by Brian Ritchie
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Chapter 9: Saturday 9th May:
Tracey discovers evidence of Wednesday with Debbie.
Brian explains why he has had nothing to do with the flatmates by revealing each of their secrets – Tracey accepts his lies.
Brian proposes to Tracey, which she accepts.
Sunday 10th May:
Tracey meets Melanie.
Melanie confirms to Tracey what she has been told about Rachel.
Melanie sells Tracey an expensive engagement ring on approval.
Brian goes to ask permission from Tracey’s parents.
Monday 11th May:
Brian winds up his rival - lunch with Melanie is cancelled.
Brian has lunch instead with Sarah who meets Sandy & Charlie.
Sandy reveals to Sarah what Lynda said.
Chapter 10: Wednesday 13th May (lunchtime):
Lunch with Melanie – she feeds Brian aphrodisiacs then teases him.
Melanie panics when Brian winds her up.
Sarah is very amused then concerned with Melanie’s motives.
Tracey accepts Brian will have nothing to do with Melanie.
Tracey allows Brian to take Debbie out on Thursday to a party.
Brian assures Sarah that he believes he can be trusted with Melanie.
Chapter 11: Wednesday 13th May (evening):
Brian meets Melanie - is easily seduced and spends the night with her.
Brian is concerned if Rachel should find them together.
Melanie presumably commits adultery often - her housekeeper tidies up.
Sarah is livid but covers for Brian and understands his weaknesses.
Chapter 12: Thursday 14th May:
Brian escorts Debbie to a birthday party.
Brian tells Debbie on the way home that he has fallen deeply in love with her – so they resolve to become best friends.
PC Kelly appears again to chase them home.
Debbie gives Brian a token of her friendship.
Sarah is happy it all worked out okay for Brian, Tracey and Debbie.
Chapter 13: Friday 15th May:
Brian notices ‘Suzy’ but can’t understand why she excites him.
Tracey later tells Brian of an unusual night out she had meeting Rachel.
Tracey tries to befriend Rachel but is close to being seduced by her.
Tracey knows Brian won’t resist Rachel so she swiftly arranges a wedding.
Tracey has unknowingly given Brian the perfect reason to tease Rachel.