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14th January 2016
06:33pm GMT

Me: Just so I'm hearing you correctly Daniel, you think there was room for the both of them?
Daniel: I think so, yes.
**At this point, Daniel lies down flat on the ground in Starbucks. It's a bit awkward as people are trying to get around him to put in their orders. He shows me where Kate lay and I can see clear as day, there was space. If Kate shifted a bit to the left, Leo would've possibly still been with us today.**
Me: Can I push you a little further? Do you think the right person was saved?
Daniel: I refuse to answer that question. I can't possibly comment. You're disgusting to even ask that.
Me: Haha.
Daniel: Haha, just kidding. You're a divil.
Me: Daniel, I'm a divil. Tell me, how have things been since the big night?
Daniel: Obviously once Kate was taken to safety, I could relax. I drifted around for a while, then got back home. I took the family to Woodstown for a holiday, we reconnected and tried to move on from my terrifying experience. Most recently I was given a Knighthood from the Queen. It was surreal, a brilliant day. Kate and Leo came along as well for support. I found the whole thing a bit overwhelming. I mean, I did what any honest plank of wood would've done in that situation.
Me: No, you fully deserved it. You're a hero. So, what does the future hold?
Daniel: I'm keeping my head down at the minute, doing a bit of work here and there. Just keeping focused and also trying to get over my fear of water. I've tried hypnotism which seems to be helping, but it's slow progress. When you save a life, I feel you give up part of yourself in the process.
Me: Daniel, it's been great chatting. I wish you all the best for the future.
Daniel: Ciara, pleasure. Take it easy pet.