There was a small window of time after dinner that usually allowed Ben to practice his cello in peace, without any interruptions from his family.

He was less than thrilled to be back home, sharing a roof with the three of them was pretty low down on his list of priorities. It was just so... uncomfortable. He was sure his siblings agreed.

So when he heard Erica's voice in the hallway, he did the one thing he felt he could do. ...He pretended he didn't hear her, and kept playing his cello.