Rustique

Inpromptu meal out in York after taking V to see her "Auntie Julia" who is 'on her last legs' in a nursing home in Selby... V was emotional (obviously) seeing one of her "mother figures" with a large tumour on her head and barely able to recognise her (Auntie Julia was Dad's partner who lived with them for a couple of years when V was about 9). Things made worse by more family shenanigans whereby V 'evil step mother' wants to take Dad to see Auntie Julia whereas V (and others) think this is a bad idea for various reasons...
I didn't help either by being fractious about one or two things... At least the meal was lovely (moules mariniere and creme brulee for the lady, lamb kofta and belly pork for the gentleman, with white zinfandel and Grand Marnier to wash it down).
Enjoyed shopping for V's birthday presents... even if we 'weren't speaking' at the time.