Despite deciding it was time for a rest after the last election, and having showed a bit of reluctance to front the "no campaign", as opponents call it, Mr Darling was back.
But the responsibility of doing that four nights a week for the rest of time is a different thing.
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The two parties agreed a formula for his recuperation in time for a possible return in time for the 2009 Ashes, involving a period of rest followed by low-profile opportunities to rediscover his best form with England's performance squad.
In other words, a Williams triumph in Melbourne could be the best news in a long time for the rest of the women's tour.
But each time a CEO rewards himself for failure, or a banker puts the rest of us at risk for his own selfish gain, people's doubts grow.
During World War II and the Cold War the military thinking was that, should an invasion happen, tens of thousands of infantry would sacrifice themselves defending Switzerland's borders, perhaps even only for a short time, while the rest would withdraw into vast bunkers in the Alps, from where they would fight on.
This year, the hurt could spread to real estate investment trusts (REITs), which may have a harder time finding lenders for their commercial properties, and the rest of us, who may be dragged into a recession the realty mess.
In December, the USTA said it would move the women's singles final to Sunday and the men's final to Monday in 2013, building in a day of rest ahead of each title match for the first time and moving from a 14-day tournament to 15 days.
In the Marlins favor: loading up on talent at a time when questions are adding up for the rest of their division.
Add to that batsmen like Lloyd, Sir Viv Richards, Larry Gomes, Richie Richardson, Desmond Haynes and Gordon Greenidge, and it is easy to see why the West Indies were head and shoulders above the rest for such a long time.
Gough has been advised by a specialist to rest for a further two weeks, and faces a battle to be fit in time for the third Test at his home ground, Headingley, starting on 22 August.
Indeed, more than ever, we need a gap year for grown-ups some time to rest up, find renewal, and reset priorities.
The museum had the right to show the painting for three months a year, and the rest of the time it could hang above the donor's sofa.
And for the rest of his time we're fortunate to have him as a Labour government minister.
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So, check your credit report for free, get a secured credit card, and then let time do the rest.
"The memories of my time here will stay with me for the rest of my life, I have had a fantastic seven years, " he said.
Beckham was due to continue his personal programme, worked out by Manchester United, while the rest of the squad trained for the first time in Korea ahead of a friendly against the joint World Cup hosts on Tuesday.
When his cousin told him he would be a farmworker for the rest of his life, he realized it was time to move on.
If it is important enough for you to post a Rest In Peace message, then you must take time to really connect with the message, rather than mindlessly posting it.
Animal studies have suggested that animals at rest for prolonged periods of time show decreased ability to break down fat as a result of decreased enzymatic activity of certain lipases.
It will be a tough time for many U.S. colleges and universities but great news for the rest of the world.
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If found guilty, Tymoshenko could remain in prison for the rest of her life, unable to disturb the political scene at a time when the president is trying to win a second term.
They give the heart muscle time to rest or recover and can support the failing heart until a donor heart becomes available for transplantation.
"There is little doubt that Jimmy being willing to take on the role for the rest of the season is a positive one as it will allow the board time to make a valued assessment of the situation and not be forced into making a quick and hasty decision on a new manager, " it stated.
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The regulator said the report provided a comparison of electricity prices in Northern Ireland with the rest of Europe for the first time.
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As the night became a place for legitimate activity and as that activity increased, the length of time people could dedicate to rest dwindled.
As for the rest of us, Americans had been patient, understanding that a close race may take time to sort out.
He lives in it for a week out of every two months and rents it out to tourists the rest of the time.
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This is all happening at a time when the rest of the world is looking to the Chinese consumer as the last hope for the global economy.
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