Life Begins

Jessica has been in love with her best friend Robin since they met at university. As an events planner, she has organised a surprise birthday trip to Italy for his birthday, quietly hoping he will keep his promise of getting together when they are older.

Laura has two beautiful children, a stylish London home and a thriving career as a deputy headteacher. But staying under one roof in a villa with her husband, his friends and a mouse, is the last thing she wants to do.

And failed actor Robin is looking forward to being the centre of attention once more, as those he loves most come together for a week of events to celebrate a milestone birthday. But as long-simmering desires rise to the surface and tensions reach breaking point, he makes a life-changing discovery.