Origano and Basilico

Maya Bishop has a window box, and when her neighbour’s sister arrives from Italy, she needs somewhere to grow roots. It starts with herbs — but somewhere between the basil, teasing notes, and home-cooked meals left on Maya’s doorstep, something else begins to take root. Something neither of them expected. Set after Maya’s breakdown, this is a story of grief, healing, found family, and slow-burn love — with a side of pastries, plants, and pasta.This is a story about two people learning to fall apart and be caught, to trust that love can be both tender and strong, and that even after loss, something beautiful can grow.

This story is set post-breakdown for Maya, with a mix of canon events and original scenes that explore Maya’s past, Andrew’s struggles, and Carina & Maya’s slow-burn romance. It’s about grief, healing, found family, and the messy, beautiful process of learning to let love in — with plenty of pastries, plants, and pasta along the way.I've selected relevant song titles for all my chapters...cos reasons.