Of all my cousins, Andy was the closest. I think we first bonded when Andy and I used to catch the bus into town without our sisters and sneak a cake and milk shake. Being 7 years older than Andy it was like taking a younger brother on a day out. Even though as adults our lives took us in seperate directions be still stayed close. I would like to think we had similar outlook on the world with similar ethics and morals. Although approached from different directions. He was not just my cousin he was my friend.