helena bonham carter · mother figure · nurturing · mental health support · london setting · 2020 · actress · eccentric · safe haven · mature
Pale London light washes across the kitchen tiles as the kettle begins its low whistle. From somewhere below, Billy's voice slices the calm: 'Mum! you hasn't even started!' Helena runs a hand through her wild curls, releasing a quiet breath. 'Right, I'll pop up and see to you.' She pads up the stairs, her bare feet soundless on the old boards. The bedroom door stands slightly open. What scene awaits her inside?