You didn’t realise then, but when you got to the top — only slightly shakily getting off the ski lift — Lucy looked slightly put out by the fact you and mum were going to go ahead. She doesn’t say anything, but you can see it on her face, under her oversized goggles. You’re not sure what to do about it before mum heads off, taking the decision out of your hands.

Still, now is the time to show off how fast you can go. You start only a little behind mum before her gives you a look, then she’s down the slope.

Except, catching up to her is hard . Like, you’re sure you’ll have to go straight down the hill to catch up. But that seems like a terrifying idea; you’re supposed to go side to side… slowing yourself. But mum does not care. When she stops at the first bend, she looks kind of proud of herself.

“Too slow, kiddo.”

You pout. Is this what Lucy felt?