Chapter ElevenAfter a restless night during which I kept waking up from rather confused as well as explicit dreams featuring mainly one - and only one - other person, morning has crept up on me rather suddenly. I rush to get up, splash water in my face and head for the stairs. Alice is coming in a short while with the rest of my stuff, and it would be nice to at least be showered and ready beforehand.
It's been weird not having her around, and although we spoke briefly last night to agree on a time for today, I've really missed her.
As is typical for weekends in our house, despite it being only ten o'clock, everyone else is already up. The living/dining areas are abuzz with activity. Dadi is sitting in her usual seat at the head of the table, with Dad towards her right. Mom, meanwhile, i
