It is only the briefest of moments that run their course.
These are full of seen and unseen things. Amid the noise of scraping chairs and washing up, a scene of three generations plays out. Somewhere, in the corner of the room, an unseen, brightly coloured, plastic toy, continues to play its merry tune. Elderly caretakers strive to capture the joys of youth. Two aerosol cans are shaken. Two dollops of chocolate fudge foam squirt onto a large party plate. There are giggles. A small hand scoops up the larger portion. Brown stains are formed around a young mouth and face.
A woman smiles.
There is nothing sadder than a passed over grandfather!