His father is out of town on business - it's a rare occurrence and Spot has learned to take advantage of those times, especially when they fall on such a warm summer's day.

So he doesn't have any need to rush off once the day's selling is done, he can lounge on the docks with the others and enjoy the sunshine. He's not swimming himself - there'll be too many questions if he comes home with wet hair, even with his father away - but plenty of his boys are.

When the Manhattan boys come to join them, they're met with cheerful shouts and already the first challenges for diving or races are being called out, but Spot's eyes are on Ezra. He wondered how long it would be before he saw him - though it's clear he's not here for his favour. Still, Spot gives him a nod of greeting.