Claire

My dad makes the most delicious meatballs. He was given the recipe from his grandmother in her final days, and whenever he's thinking of her, he cooks up a whole big batch. As soon as I came through the door this afternoon, I could smell the aroma of rosemary and garlic wafting from the kitchen, and my stomach growled in anticipation.

I went upstairs to get changed out of my school clothes but decided to sit in the living room to do my homework, not wanting to wander too far from ...