As it happens, Steven was on his way to London to get married to his long-time partner Hai. Being the gregarious individual that she is, Shannae chatted away to Steve, Hai and their daughter Jemima for a while and came back with a verbal invitation to their wedding.
So on Friday night we jumped on the train and headed out to Richmond to go to a wedding.
It was a lovely night and we met some really nice people. I always find it really humbling and inspiring that in spite of all the prejudice and persecution, the LGBTI community as a whole are some of the most genuine and accepting people in the world. It was a poignant moment for me when Steve lamented that after being in a loving and faithful relationship for 17 years, Hai and himself were unable to get married in Australia.
Congratulations Steven and Hai, all the best for your future together.