Me: This is my favourite way to start a Sunday.
Nell: Lazing around?
Me: Snuggling with you. It’s not something we do often enough.
Nell: Running this family leaves me with very little free time.
Me: Yes. I know you’re a very busy animal, so having this moment together means a lot to me.
Nell: I thought you needed some You and Me Time.
Me: You were right.
Nell: There’s been a development, by the way.
Me: A development?
Nell: The Cat has taken over the kitchen.
Me: The Cat?
Nell: You’re doing that repeating thing again and you know how it annoys me.
Me: I’m a little surprised as The Cat doesn’t cook.
Nell: It does now.
Me: Can’t we wake Herr Hoffmann? I really miss him.
Nell: We’ve just got to hope for warmer weather.
Me: Kev and I saw a tree blossoming on our walk yesterday so maybe spring is on its way?
Nell: I think you’ll find that was an early bloomer. Herr Hoffmann is not going to wake for a while.
Me: What’s The Cat cooking?
Nell: I wouldn’t actually call it cooking. It’s more like putting things in a bowl.
Me: We’re not having salad, are we?
Nell: I’m afraid we are.
Me: Oh dear. I was hoping for a roast.
Nell: Don’t be silly. The Cat doesn’t do roasts. You know that.
Me: I really can’t believe I’m saying this, but do you think Lionel King might help us out?
Nell: That’s what Rupert said.
Me: Did he?
Nell: Yes. In fact he’s on his way to the island right now to talk it through with Lionel.
Me: Great minds think alike.
Nell: It’s the only thing to do. Let’s cuddle here in the warm until Rupert returns with Lionel.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
