Real people, real feelings — no two alike.

Anniversary

Ten years, one yellow coat, and a question asked twice.

Proposal

Four years, one question, held until the very last moment.

Friendship

No occasion. Just twelve years of being someone's first call.

New baby

A very small announcement: Theodore arrived, and he's been waiting for you.

Graduation

Six years of medicine, and the family who watched every step.

Congratulations

For the one who did the hard thing, from the people who watched.

Long distance

Tokyo to London: nine hours apart, still the same Tuesday.

Just because

No reason. Just you. Sisters are allowed.

Valentine's

A valentine that isn't a card — the specific reasons, and one you have to find.

Birthday

A birthday roast for a little brother that goes soft right when his guard is down.

Mother's Day

The year you put it in writing — the receipts, itemised, and a plain thank-you.

Father's Day

Everything he taught you, drawn up like the shed he built — and stamped APPROVED.

Get well

More than a 'thinking of you' — a memory, the plan for after, and the lake waiting.