#clem 7

Gawain knocked on the door to Mary’s. He wasn’t sure what reassurance he could give Clem — but it was important, he thought, to tell her he was on her side, that he would help her reason with their father. 

If that was what she wanted. If it worked. Still, in the days since the argument Gawain’s disappointment had become a little disbelieving. Surely John could be cajoled into seeing what a mistake he was making. Surely.

As the bright pink title screen appeared, Benjy’s face fell into confused scepticism. “Did you say Mary’s on this show?”