Nell: We have some sad news today.
Me: Yes.
Nell: Naughty Nigel’s brother Boo was taken ill on Thursday and your sister Charlotte and her wife Kerry had to make the difficult decision to let him go.
Me: They’re heartbroken. It’s the hardest decision we ever have to make.
Nell: And the kindest. No animal should have to suffer.
Me: No.
Nell: Boo is their Guardian now and watching over them with dear departed Harry.
Me: Darling Boo was such a gentle soul. We’re going to miss him terribly. Nigel must feel lost without him.
Nell: We dogs are more resilient than you think.
Me: Charlotte brought Naughty Nigel over to us yesterday to spend some time with you dogs and Kev while she and I went to an appointment. Was he okay?
Nell: He was a little bewildered at first as he has never known life without Boo. But David took him under his paw and they were soon barking at the delivery man together.
Me: How naughty.
Nell: There was also an unfortunate incident with the Stuffed Tiger.
Me: What happened?
Nell: You remember Nigel took against it the last time he was here?
Me: Yes. He wouldn’t stop growling.
Nell: Well, Kev thought he’d take it upstairs to avoid any further upset.
Me: Good idea.
Nell: But as he was carrying it upstairs Nigel bit it on the leg.
Me: Oh my goodness.
Nell: And he meant it.
Me: He really doesn’t like that tiger.
Nell: No.
Me: Did it go well otherwise?
Nell: Yes. We chatted about the good times and I reassured him that Boo was no longer in any pain.
Me: Good.
Nell: Now, you’re leaving tomorrow and that case won’t pack itself.
Me: You’re right. Sorry.
Nell: No need for sorry. Not today.
