Me: It was wonderfully deserted on the beach, wasn’t it?
Nell: Probably because nobody else wanted to brave those gale force winds.
Me: I thought it was darkly atmospheric.
Nell: The sand blew straight in my eyes.
Me: You were walking really fast. Maybe it’s that 500g you lost. Chloe is very pleased with you.
Nell: Now, it’s a new month and several people have told you to remind everyone about buying you a cup of Earl Grey.
Me: I don’t like doing that.
Nell: Even one cup makes all the difference.
Me: I know and people have been so kind.
Nell: The link is at the top of the Conversations with Nell page on FB and on http://www.conversationswithnell.org.
Me: Thank you.
Nell: Your second operation is next week so Kev and I will work on ‘Nell’s Little Book of Poems’ while you’re convalescing.
Me: I’m a bit scared.
Nell: The sooner it’s done the sooner you can get on with your life.
Me: You’re right. I wish I was braver.
Nell: You’re braver than you think.
Me: I’ve joined a lovely group of people with the same cancer as mine and they said you get used to living with the fear.
Nell: I’m sure you do. Let’s get the next part over with first.
Me: Yes.
Nell: We’re all here for you.
Me: You are and I’m so very grateful for that.
Nell: Moving on, the big news is that Poppy has agreed to attend the sword awareness course.
Me: That’s a relief.
Nell: Rupert had an uphill struggle explaining there was no need for her to go there in full body armour but he got there in the end.
Me: So, she’s going unarmed?
Nell: Of course not. Poppy never goes anywhere without her sword.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
