CC and I had physio appointments this afternoon and we were telling her about the Bear's latest sayings and doings. She knows him well and has experienced his explosions first hand.

She has been hinting that it might be a good idea for CC to meet her brother who is keen to practise his English but CC is in no fit state for a night of clubbing with her bad back - not to mention the fact that night clubs lost their appeal years ago - so a meal out one evening was proposed and CC was happy to accept.

Then it was my turn. "How would you like to meet a really nice friend of mine? He's 68 and he'd make you laugh."

I couldn't believe my ears. She couldn't be serious. I laughed and said "You must be joking," but she insisted she meant it.

"You're not shocked are you?" she asked CC.

"Not at all" grinned my daughter. "I think it's a great idea."

The rest of our physio sessions passed with lots of laughter and a promise to call CC for a dinner date.

Is this physiotherapy  'a la Francais'?