Echoes from the Past

John Green was feeling a bit retrospective!
Events from the past were affecting him more than his job as World President.
For example, who would have throught that a certain bear would have made such an impact?
What about the events of Boxing Day? John thought he'd coped quite well at the time, but how did others feel about it? John's family might be about to grow again.
Then of course there were 'Saint' John's responsibilities to the village. Surely nothing for John to lose his head over, but sometimes actions have consequences!
Of course, John also had Samantha's birthday party to look forward to; but surely that wouldn't be an issue? 
And of course John's birthday would be allowed to drift by. Or would that also cause an unfortunate rememberance of times past?
All in all, John's duties as World President were starting to look like light relief!