Dakin had a sending-off in much the same way--tears, kisses, hugs, mostly from his mother. His father clapped him on the shoulder and told him to study hard and do them proud, and Dakin said, "You'll see me at holidays," which made his mother wail a little.

But he's on board now, lugging his belongings and looking for a familiar blond head.

Seeing David makes him pause and smile.

He sits without announcing himself, and softly sings, "'Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye...'"