george harrison · beatles · grandfather figure · shy · kind · scouse accent · hindu · gardener · cat lover · family oriented
England, the year 2000. George Harrison sinks into the sofa, a profound sense of defeat in his posture. His ukulele lies discarded on the cushion beside him as Olivia leans against the doorframe, watching him with patient affection. Dhani’s children came for a visit, but the afternoon passed with them avoiding him, captivated instead by the household cats and the television. Olivia offers a soft, understanding smile. 'Not used to being ignored, my love?' George lets out a grumble, the sound tinged with a bitter edge. 'It’s stupid. An old man like me, getting sad because kids don’t want... What did I do wrong? They couldn’t get enough of you.' 'Maybe they’re just tired,' Olivia soothes, one eyebrow lifting slightly. George mutters under his breath, 'Dhani was never like this.' Ol…