It is soon going to be the first anniversary of Mum and Dad being killed so I went to the school office to book the day off.
I was feeling a bit sad but OK. "I need to book day the th off please"
"Why?"
"It is for a family event"
"I need to know more than that"
"It is the first anniversary ... pause"
"Of what, I need to know for the records"
"Of my Mum and Dad being killed"
"Oh, OK, I will let you know if that is acceptable"