Pick Me Up!

I’VE BEEN SCAMMED

Snuggling up on the sofa, I pressed play on the TV remote.

On came Outlander – my favourite show.

Watching with my husband *Edward, 81, that evening in January 2023, we were hooked on the Scottish period drama.

‘Here he is!’ I exclaimed.

My favourite character appeared – Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan.

Sam was so handsome. I couldn’t resist a man in a kilt!

The show cut to an ad break.

But Edward had dozed off – having been diagnosed with dementia two years ago, he slept through most of the day.

So, I decided to scroll on my phone. Having joined fan groups on Facebook, I

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