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All of week two's action - neatly condensed into 451 words.

Persephone

Persephone has had a busy week. After the fireworks, several nights on the pop and advising people on this season's interview attire, she also decided to dedicate her Wednesday evening to helping the grief-stricken. It did not go well. Still, she made a new friend. Whether or not she can convince him to come out of his flat is a different matter entirely.

James

A talk with Regina turned James' world upside down. It also inspired his first conversation to the bereavement group which left many surprised and shocked – none more so than Persephone. After refusing an invitation to hit the town on Friday with his new 'friend', James has reluctantly agreed – on the bequest of Regina – to go out for a coffee with the young lady.

Leonie

After a disastrous week, involving sickness, fatigue and a terrible second date, you can forgive Leonie for not being overly keen towards a night out with the effortlessly energetic Persephone. Still, Leone is a good friend and, despite her new-found fondness for Lemsip, embarked on a Saturday adventure with the young lady.

Regina

Regina finally plucked up the courage to tell James about her pregnancy. He did not take the news well. She does not know how he will cope without her, but is keen to see him make some sort of emotional attachment to another human being before she has to leave.

Paul

Paul's week has consisted of dodging any real graft at work while trying to stay in the red with his increasingly pregnant wife. It was not a battle he often won.

Lee

Our young student suffered another frustrating week in his quest to pursue the elusive Persephone. After a series of rejections, Lee was eventually thrown a bone over the weekend. As the pair sipped bottled beer in Fallowfield, Persephone unintentionally threw the emotional equivalent of petrol onto the flame Lee holds for her.

Darren

Darren's week – of placating his affection-starved wife – has left him longing for greener fields. His reptilian brain is one of habit and this week he will slither back to the last person who offered him a distraction from married life.

Melody

Melody has spent much of her time considering the future. She attended a job interview earlier in the week and, tempted by the prospect of no longer serving men like James at the train station bar, has ramped her job-seeking efforts up to the next level.