Michael
The kitchen seems as good a place as any to wait. Given the endless supply of tea and coffee needed, why go anywhere else?
Charlotte sits by the fire. "It's going to feel funny having a brother for Cara."
"Not exactly a brother," says her mother. Mitch is on a knitting spree again, this time, a small blue hat.
Charlotte ponders. "True, but Adam will feel like a brother, won't he."
James puts a bottle of Cava in the fridge. "Something to celebrate with," he says.
"We'll need more than one..." I say... "... And... it's Richard we're talking about. I'll pop across to the hotel and get some champagne." He opens his mouth to protest and I hold up warding hands. "I know, it's the same, but Richard would prefer it. And it's his and Beth's day. Why don't you make sure we have plenty
