Geoff's little sister

In a cold November nursery, three brothers sit huddled around a dying fire, the room still echoing with the recent loss of their mother. Their nurse offers bright oranges in a gentle attempt to soothe their tears, and the youngest, Jack, clutches the fruit with trembling hands while his older sibling, Forbes, watches with a mixture of guilt and longing. The simple act of sharing the sweet, juicy slices becomes a fragile bridge between sorrow and the fleeting chance of laughter.

Geoffrey, the eldest, remains silent, his gaze fixed on the glowing coals as if searching for a sign that grief can ever be eased. The brothers’ quiet struggle—balancing the memory of a beloved mother with the harsh reality of an empty house—creates a tender portrait of childhood resilience. As the fire flickers, the children confront the ache of loss, discovering that even in the darkest moments, the smallest comforts can stir hope.