After the funeral, we started emptying her house.

“Do you remember her blackberry rhubarb crumble?”

“No.” I don’t.

“I remember. It was delicious.”

“I’m allergic to rhubarb. Gives me a rash.”

My sister looks away. “I’m sorry.” She’s not apologizing for being forgetful.

It’s easy to clear a stranger’s home.

Lucy McMahon is a student at the University of Bristol. She enjoys writing, painting, and baking.