The dishes

The dishes have been in the sink since this morning.

You walked past them when you made coffee. You walked past them again at lunch. You are aware of them from the couch.

You stand up.

You walk to the kitchen. You look at the dishes.

You fill the kettle.

While the kettle is heating you look at the dishes again. There are not that many. There are: two mugs, a plate, a bowl, a pan, three forks, and a knife with peanut butter on it.

The kettle finishes.

You make the tea.

You take the tea back to the couch.