Me: Have you seen Dave?
Nell: David is having Special Time with Kev.
Me: Special Time?
Nell: Yes. They are playing Cheeky Animals followed by cuddles.
Me: Have we run out of bacon?
Nell: This has nothing to do with bacon.
Me: Why does Dave need extra cuddles then?
Nell: They have cancelled ‘Neighbours.’ The last episode will be filmed in June.
Me: But I love that soap. I’ve been watching it since it started. It reminds me of happy times with my mother. My sisters watch it too.
Nell: Yes, I know. We have all watched it with you.
Me: I think I might need some Special Time myself.
Nell: Well, you are going to have to wait because Harriet is next.
Me: I’m genuinely sad about this, Nell. It’s the end of an era.
Nell: I know. Such is life. Things come to an end. Fortunately there is always something new and exciting just around the corner.
Me: Is there though?
Nell: Yes, but in the meantime may I suggest you cuddle David as his Special Time with Kev just finished.
Me: Won’t he be tired of Cuddling?
Nell: Tired of Cuddling? Don’t be silly. David is never Tired of Cuddling. He could cuddle all day every day.
Me: Yes, he could. Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: Would you like me to sing to you both?
Me: I can’t believe you said that. Have you been outside without a hat?
Nell: ‘The hills are alive with the sound of music.’
Me: Oh dear. We’ve changed musicals again I see.
Nell: Yes.
Me: So that’s why Manuel is yodelling. I did wonder. What happened?
Nell: ‘Let’s start at the very beginning a very good place to start.’
Me: Stop. I’m not feeling strong enough for ‘Do-Re-Mi’ yet. Sorry.
