PHOBIC CONQUERS HIS FEAR USING THIS ONE WEIRD TRICK…

Wilson climbed out of his teacup with a steely glint in his eyes. Holding out his paw, he said, 'Money, New Dad, please!' and I handed him £5 note.

He strode purposefully off towards a huge water tank with big transparent plastic bubbles floating in it — I think they're called Zorb Balls or Walking On Water Balls.

He handed over his money and climbed inside one of the spheres, but before the attendant sealed him in, he stuck his head out and told me earnestly: 'I have a "Safe Word" New Dad — if I say it, you must promise get me out immediately!'

'Okay,' I replied, 'What's the word?'

'It's "HELP! HELP! GET ME OUT OF HERE!" Okay?'

I promised, and wished him luck. 

With that he ducked his head back in and the attendant inflated the orb before sealing him inside…