"Won't everyone sit? I'll make us some tea," Olly said by way of habit more than anything.

My parents cautiously approached the large breakfast table and took the seats furthest away from everyone, right next to one another. Then, we all sat quietly while Olly heated up the kettle and prepared the mugs with tea bags.

"Would anyone like cream or sugar?" He asked but no one answered. "Very well." He brought over the tray of tea and set it down on the table, ...