"Peter's role is as a listener," says a close family friend. "But even he has made it clear to Kate that she needs to forget about Pete once and for all. And when her dad sticks his neck out like that, Kate pays attention."

So at face value it seems the fatal attraction between Kate and Pete has breathed its last. That is certainly what her friends and family would have you believe.

Symbolically, Kate has given her former lover the epithet 'slug' (because "he's slimy and leaves a trail of mess in his wake"), preferring not to utter his name.

Pete, meanwhile, is due back in court next week following his arrest in May for possession of drugs. His spiral towards lonely oblivion continues, while Kate is surrounded by loved ones determined to shield her from his negative influence.

Yet for all their good intentions, logic dictates that one day Kate will meet Pete. And when that happens, given the sorry track record of their relationship, who would bet against grim history repeating itself?

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