Me: Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends in the United States.
Nell: And to Bumper and Babycakes Gillespie and any other Americans far from home.
Me: I don’t think I’ve ever seen Dave as happy as when he walked in and saw Sally waiting for him.
Nell: It was a sight to behold.
Me: They’ve been inseparable ever since.
Nell: Sally is his soulmate.
Me: Dear Bumper is back organising us all with his serviettes and stuffed toys.
Nell: He couldn’t believe how much there is to do.
Me: Losing Poppy has shaken us all.
Nell: Talking of Poppy, she wants to make sure Herr Hoffmann has the safe recipe for pumpkin pie.
Me: He does.
Nell: Not too much cinnamon.
Me: He knows.
Nell: And no nutmeg as it’s dangerous for dogs.
Me: Dave’s on the case.
Nell: That’s what I told her.
Me: And Herr Hoffmann’s a very sensible bear.
Nell: The llamas have been cartwheeling since dawn.
Me: Gosh.
Nell: Too much sugar. Babycakes Gillespie is handing out doughnuts and you know what llamas are like. They can never say no to a doughnut.
Me: Dave’s a bit like that.
Nell: Fortunately David is busy in the kitchen helping Herr Hoffmann.
Me: It’s been a tough year, Nell, but we still have a lot to be thankful for.
Nell: Each other for a start.
Me: Yes, I don’t think I could have got through it without the love and support of you all.
Nell: People are very kind if you let them be.
Me: They are.
Nell: I think it might be time to share a cup of Earl Grey and a freshly baked cookie with the others by the fire.
Me: Is there time?
Nell: There’s always time for sharing, especially at Thanksgiving.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
