Ethel and Ernest Briggs. Your standard working class family in the city of London during the time of World War II. War is the last thing on their minds, yet that just happens to be raging on not far from their home country. Unfortunately, Ernest, still being young enough yet, was drafted into the military, leaving Ethel by herself. She hoped and prayed for his safety everyday, and right now is sitting at her kitchen, enjoying a nice cup of tea while reading the newspaper.