Drabble: Lost

1988, at university, their first meeting: The motion for debate was "This house believes there is no place for privately funded education in a fair society". She had spoken against, he had been for. She won.

2003, choosing schools: He was a high flying Home Office official. She had just made partner. So the question was: which was more important, his principles or their children? She won, but something in him died.

Lunchtime: She can see him over the road: a working lunch with a blonde man. Problem is she knows how James Lester looks when he is in love.