Although I loved Pop to bits, I shared the strongest bond with Nan, who indulged me more than anyone else in the world. I think hers are the only eyes I have ever felt comfortable making contact with. They were so calm and gentle, and had a knowing twinkle that made me feel safe even when she was chuckling for reasons I didn’t entirely understand. I felt like I could tell Nan anything, and I frequently did. She would always listen to my thoughts and nod along to my stories. But the best part about our relationship was how we could sit in comfortable silence for hours on end.
