Aunt Kate looked at us both and smiled. 'Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?' she asked. 'Uh, this is Conall. He's, uh, Barbara's son.' I said, flustered and still aware that my chin was burning and probably red from Connall's stubble. I was sure we looked like we were up to no good and that she'd just caught us in the act. 'Oh,' she said 'well help me get these bags upstairs, won't you?' There was an air of disdain in her voice. We helped her upstairs with her bags, and when Conall went down to get the last items from the cars Aunt Kate turned to me. 'He looks a little old for you, Liv.' she said. 'It's not like that!' I protested, and then backtracked, biting my lip.'I mean, we like each other but he also says I'm too young and he won't do anything. I know it seems...

