Nell: How lovely to see dear Marvin again and the cherry blossom is beautiful.
Me: Chris thought the photos would lift my spirits. It’s the park near his and Shannon’s apartment in Toronto.
Nell: They’re fortunate to have a park so close to them.
Me: Yes. I hope to see it myself next year when I visit them.
Nell: Talking of visits, Alice should be on her way to Amsterdam.
Me: She is. There was a slight delay so I hope she makes the connecting flight to Bristol.
Nell: She will and if she doesn’t they will put her on the next one. No need to worry.
Me: I should be driving to collect her from the airport not making her catch a train. She’s going to be so tired by the time she gets here.
Nell: Don’t be ridiculous. You’re unwell. You coughed all night again.
Me: It just feels all wrong.
Nell: You’re not going anywhere. No arguments. Alice is perfectly capable of taking a train. She’s a grown woman.
Me: She’s still my little girl.
Nell: I know and you’re going to worry about everyone and everything at the moment.
Me: I’m afraid I am.
Nell: It’s perfectly understandable. You’re not the only one with worries. David is extremely concerned about his mayoral chain.
Me: You know it isn’t actually a mayoral chain, don’t you?
Nell: Tony said David would make a wonderful mayor and so did several other people.
Me: He would, but that’s not the point.
Nell: He doesn’t want it to rust in the sea. He wondered if he should only wear it inside.
Me: The whole point of the chain is to keep his lead secure, Nell. He has to wear it outside.
Nell: Just saying. Let’s follow Alice’s flight.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
