john sat tipsy with his uncle george across from him. his uncle stands up and collapsed. john laughs thinking hes just messing about but when he doesnt move and is then taken away in an ambulance things dont seem like a joke. he falls asleep on the sofa waiting for him and his aunt mimi to get home but when he wakes up to the sound of the door opening only mimi comes through.

"hes dead." she says with tears in her eyes before walking away to do the dishes.

john stands there shocked and upset as he follows after her to hug her and cry on her shoulder but she just gently pats his head.

"now now lets not be silly if you want to do that go to your room." she says carrying on with the dishes.

he pulls away wiping his eyes before taking his coat and walking out the door without a word. he walks to the only place where hes never felt unwelcome. your house.