death in the family

'My grandmother is dead.' There was no expression in her face, no emotion. He glanced up and gazed at her for a moment before asking, 'Who told you?' 'My mother. Very formally too. No feelings, just cold hard facts.' 'Are you sad?' She looked up then, and when her eyes met his, a brief smile crossed her lips. 'No, not really. I don't know.' She leaned back in her chair and looked at the ceiling.…