Me: Thank goodness you called. Where are you? Sally said you got into the wrong car.
Nell: Yes, we realised that when we saw Mr Giggles was driving.
Me: So, what’s happening? Are you able to talk?
Nell: We’re in a forest somewhere off the beaten track. Mr Giggles and I are enjoying a lovely cup of tea and a biscuit while Rupert reasons with Lionel outside.
Me: Don’t eat anything, Nell. They poisoned me.
Nell: The biscuit is shop bought and the tea is from a shared flask. Mr Giggles is laughing.
Me: Can he hear me?
Nell: Yes. You’re on speaker.
Me: You could have told me.
Nell: I just did.
Me: Are Rupert and Lionel fighting?
Nell: Mr Giggles is laughing again. No, they’re in deep discussion.
Me: What about?
Nell: Poppy’s recipe book. Lionel needs to get the real one back.
Me: Does Rupert have it?
Nell: Nobody knows.
Me: Why does Lionel need it? Is he working for NOIR?
Nell: Mr Giggles is laughing again. Gosh, there’s biscuit everywhere.
Me: How disgusting.
Nell: You’re on speaker.
Me: Oh yes.
Nell: Are David and Harriet safely home?
Me: Yes.
Nell: Talking of biscuits, did they give you the tin I bought you in France?
Me: I’m not really hungry, Nell.
Nell: No, of course not. Although you could try one. Mr Giggles loves a biscuit.
Me: Is he laughing again?
Nell: All the time. Oh dear, the discussion outside has become a little heated. I might have to intervene.
Me: Stay in the car. Let Knitwear Wolf deal with Lionel.
Nell: Lionel listens to me.
Me: Don’t put yourself in more danger.
Nell: There’s a good lion in there. I’m sure of it. Open the door, please, Mr Giggles. Try not to worry.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
