The Master's Child
Wooden spoon in hand, I lift the lid and give the stew a stir.
From off-the-field, a groan, then a whimper.
As I look their way, Scruffy shifts his bottom, wagging his stumpy tail. Bear, towering over his, pricks his ears and gives me another groan.
Leaning back to check no-one's by the door, I spoon out another sausage.
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Richard
James stirs his bean and sausage concoction. It's bubbling, smelling good. Then, heading for the larder, he returns with olive oil, eggs and garlic. Elizabeth and Charlotte sit together with Mitch, and I exchange chit-chat with Michael.
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