“No girls until after your GCSEs." I'm so startled that I just gape at her as she hands it back. I'm used to it-it's what she always tells Rosh and me: No boys until after your GCSEs- but she said it. She may have waited until my father wasn't in the room, but she did. I heard her say it and I want to grab her
and hug her because I don't think I've ever loved her so much.
Girls.
Maybe she's coming around after all.”