The restaurant is a far cry from the halfpipe and New York a long way from Essen, but ten years is ten years is a promise.

It's Tim who breaks the ice, snarking about the former Steinkamp Centre, which now belongs to some dude called Hagendorf.

Nina is all smiles but busy. She has some Hollywood star's people calling constantly.

Vanessa and Ben are holding hands, and Tim whoops approval, saying biology can fuck right off. They chat about how they've now all had each other in all possible configurations.

"Except you and Ben," says Nina distractedly. Tim grins.

"Actually…"