Short story: On the Point, by Tina Cartwright

Short story: On the Point, by Tina Cartwright

“Muum!”Cath swivelled from the caravan sink. Her eyes and hands felt dry. The crack in the side of her finger hurt under the glove.“How many brains do octopuses have?”“Eight?”“Close. They have nine brains.”Her son’s eyes flashed, showing the incredulity of it. His feet, shoes on, were tucked under him atop the plaid caravan seat. Her husband hated that. Shoes were meant to be left at the door. She hated how he got so furious at the little things…