In a kitchen in the early evening, a tall, curly apricot Cockapoo stands up on its hind legs with its front paws on the counter, gazing up at the jars of food on the shelf, while a South Asian grandfather in glasses and a cardigan leans in the doorway with a knowing smile.

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Running on Empty

It’s half past seven. Lunch was a sandwich at your desk, and the train is late again. Someone’s rucksack bumps your arm and you hear yourself snap. Any other day you wouldn’t have minded. Any other day you’d have had your tea.

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