Me: You and Dave were having a cuddle. He was resting his head on your back.
Nell: He’s my nephew. It’s allowed.
Me: I know it is, but as soon as you saw me you gave me one of your looks.
Nell: I did not.
Me: And then you pretended it hadn’t happened.
Nell: Nonsense.
Me: Why can’t you admit that deep down you’re a big softie?
Nell: Because I’m not. I will allow the occasional cuddle, or chin rest, and that’s enough.
Me: I think you’ve become more cuddly in your old age.
Nell: Less of the old, thank you. Now, are you going to tell everyone the good news?
Me: Yes. Yesterday I had an appointment at the hospital about my skin cancer.
Nell: You’ve been dreading going because they found a mark on your back they didn’t like the last time you were there.
Me: Yes, and even though I didn’t think it had changed you just can’t know.
Nell: No, so it is always better to get it checked.
Me: It is. My skin cancer nurse checked everywhere including my lymph nodes and the mark on my back and the good news is it is all fine.
Nell: And you are discharged.
Me: Yes, I am. They gave me some chemo cream to use if the other skin cancer comes back but at the moment there is no sign of melanoma.
Nell: You still have to monitor your skin closely and be alert for any changes.
Me: I do, and if there is anything worrying me they want me to contact my doctor who will refer me.
Nell: But for now you are cancer free.
Me: I can’t tell you what a relief this is. I’ve been so worried.
Nell: We all have.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
