Giles Gordon lives with his mother, Dorothy, and Grandpa Gordon in a nice standard suburban household. The Gordons have only recently moved into Sunset Cove but brought all their personal belongings with them and the new house quickly became a home.

The family usually gathers in the communal living room, which becomes the focus of family activity such as talking, breakfast and other mealtimes, or watching television. Grandpa Gordon has almost become a permanent fixture in this room and spends most of his time in front of the television.