This story shines! You handle the relationship between the brothers well, especially in the face of adversity. You bring the story to life with vivid descriptions such as the mom coming out of the house elbow deep in soap suds. The local setting grounds the piece nicely. The trust/glass metaphor is good, but perhaps a little overplayed. Less is more and would have landed stronger. We will curate this piece on this occasion but note that you have not supported ie: commented meaningfully on the stories of any other writers in the community. It is integral to the Ink Well community that each time a writer submits a story of their own, we require them to support at least two other writers in the community. Please also ensure that you provide image sourcing for your pictures, even if they are your own. In the latter case, please state that the image used belongs to you.