The Holiday

Story of Iris
fell in love alone, with a man who cheated on her but expects them to still be friends, even though it is declared in front of their work party that he is newly engaged. Could be described aas arrogant, sly, unfaithful. Puts her house up for a house swap, She considers suicide, and when describing herself, almost cries when states she's 'single'. Swaps houses with Amanda who lives in LA. Meets Miles, in a relationship, comforting, helpful etc. Jasper doesn't allow her to fall out of love with him, wants her to be there when he needs her (cake and eats), Miles' girlfriend cheats on him, but rings to say she wants him back, and in comes Jasper. Turning up at the door and declaring that "i've just travelled half way across the world to see you", but has failed to tell his fiance. Iris is then able to declare "I'm miraculously done being in love with you". Her and Miles end up together, he travels to London to stay with her for New Years.

Story of Amanda
Meanwhile Amanda, successful workaholic, leaves boyfriend after finding has chated on her with secretary, goes to live in Surrey. Unable to cry after shocked by parents divorce, where finds a new love interest, Iris' brother who is handsome, well spoken and funny. He states that people tend to fall in love with him, but he doesn't call after a date. Graham, first to say "I love you". She leaves and then cries, dadaaa, so runs back to find him crying.