Me: Dave and Harriet are rather thoughtful this morning. What’s bothering them?
Nell: Nobody likes Decluttering and Chris leaves tomorrow.
Me: It’s been a brief but lovely visit.
Nell: It has.
Me: I wish he lived nearer but I know how much he loves Canada.
Nell: And Shannon and Marvin.
Me: Yes, and if he’s happy then I’m happy.
Nell: I’m coming with you to the station tomorrow, in case you were worrying.
Me: Good. Kev’s busy sorting the house out because we have viewings this week so I was taking Chris on my own.
Nell: I was never going to let you do that. I know how much you hate goodbyes.
Me: Thank you.
Nell: So, we had a small crisis this morning but fortunately it’s been averted.
Me: What happened?
Nell: It’s roast beef with all the trimmings for lunch today so Lionel is very busy in the kitchen and can’t perform at Sunday Songs.
Me: I didn’t know he was.
Nell: He was singing ‘Islands in the Stream’ with The Cat.
Me: I didn’t know The Cat could sing.
Nell: It can’t and it isn’t without Lionel. My friend Dorothy has stepped in.
Me: I didn’t know Dorothy could sing
Nell: There’s an awful lot you don’t know.
Me: Is she singing alone?
Nell: Of course not. It’s a duet.
Me: Chris won’t do it, if that’s what you’re thinking.
Nell: Don’t be ridiculous. Naughty Nigel has agreed in return for a bacon sandwich.
Me: Sounds fair enough. Does he know the song?
Nell: The Welsh Corgi Choir will hum in the background and Gladys and the llamas are performing an interpretive dance, so all should be well.
Me: If you say so.
Nell: I do. Now, let’s enjoy our precious time with Chris.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
