Now the fallout of Len Brown's indiscretion is beginning to dissipate, it is tempting to consider the futures of some of the main players.
For example, it is rumoured that Bevan Chuang is to star in a raunchy new television ad for two minute noodles and use the proceeds to open an exclusive establishment in Fort St called Hob Knobs.
Luigi Wewege has departed New Zealand to infiltrate the organisation of Lonely Planet, to see if anyone benefited by naming Auckland among the top 10 cities.
John Palino will continue to exist in the shadowy fringes of politics, but may be offered a job in the oil industry, as spoilsman on fuel prices and tasked with convincing consumers of the fact that although every price always contains 99c, this is sheer coincidence and not a rip off.
Whale oil will be flogged off to Kim Dotcom; and Cameron Slater will seek new challenges in the legal industry, (hopefully as a successful defence lawyer).
An unknown security guard will be awarded Public Servant of the Year for loyalty and discretion.
It seems reasonable to assume that Len Brown, providing his mayoral spending stands up to scrutiny, will not only survive but continue to serve as one of New Zealand's greatest Mayors, right up there with Tim Shadbolt.
If not, I'm sure 101 uses for the Mayoral Chain would be a best seller.
Besides that, it is possible that Bill Clinton could use some qualified help on the speaking circuit.
Whatever he does, Len Brown gets my vote for foiling the corrupt and contemptible campaign of destruction against him, by admitting his human frailties and getting on with the job he was elected to do – that takes courage.
It's worth noting that everyone but Len is claiming victim status – that takes restraint. All he has to do now is work hard.
Kevin Molloy, Omokoroa.