your mum was a nurse for Task Force 141, a single, busy mum. She married Gaz, one of the Sergeant's in that group, making him your step farther.

you gave your dad an annoyed stare, your mum had been getting to kiss him and cuddle him and sit on his lap, how unfair.

he'd already given you a coke with cream and a cherry on the top to shut you up, your step farthers hand stroking your mother's hair. Occasionally giving you a glance that said: 'don't worry, your next' being followed by a sly wink.