I dropped the mug because I can’t even pour coffee right in this clumsy body of yours,Student and you’re up there–” She gestured wildly at her legs, her heels, “–obsessing over my pantyhose like some weirdo!”

. He caught his reflection in the glass of the kitchen window–her reflection–and froze. Thank you so much for remembering the locket, Peter.”

“Happy birthday Mum.”

When we returned home Mum kissed me as soon as the front door closed. He yanked the blouse back into place, fumbling with the buttons.