Mark v Martin

"So, who will Mark go up against?" You ask.

"I think it should be Gordon, as he is master of the house," says Martin, with mock deference.

"No, no," Gordon replies with a grin, " I'm happy to let you young bucks fight it out for second place."

"Second place?!!" cries Martin, "I'll show you..."

"I wish you would," comments Gordon dryly.

"Ooh, the boys are getting competitive," says Melissa with a thrill in her voice, "Its getting me quite excited."

"So, whose up against Mark?" asks Anita, echoing your question."

"Martin," says Marcia. "And I think those of us who went out in the first round (sorry dear) should help those who are still in the game. What do you think?"

"Good idea," says Melissa, "which team do you want to join?"

"Martin's," says Marcia, a little too quickly. And with that she darts across the kitchen to kneel beside Melanie and Martin's impressive weapon. Melanie does not seem too happy about this new development.

"But he beat me!" protests Dan.

"To the victor the spoils," grins Martin, preening himself. Dan looks somewhat pissed off.

"Well," says Melissa, "I'll join team Mark then."

"How about you, John," Gordon asks, "do you want to join another team this round?"