Me: Why are you sitting at the top of the stairs?
Nell: I’m monitoring all the Comings and Goings.
Me: There seem to be an awful lot of Comings and Goings for a Sunday morning.
Nell: That’s your fault.
Me: Mine?
Nell: Yes. We’ve had to move everything to an earlier time because you’re leaving for the station at 12.
Me: Oh dear.
Nell: Herr Hoffmann’s been wearing a hat since 5am.
Me: That’s a bit early.
Nell: Not when he has bread to bake.
Me: Shop-bought wouldn’t matter for once,
Nell: I beg your pardon?
Me: You’re going to have to manage while we’re away.
Nell: No, we are not. Lionel has been practising his bread making for weeks.
Me: Lionel King?
Nell: Yes. He’s taking over the kitchen.
Me: I’m not sure that’s a good idea.
Nell: Well, it’s happening. Now, have you seen the Welsh Corgi Choir?
Me: Isn’t it a bit too early for them?
Nell: Sunday Songs is earlier today. We can’t let you leave without a good sing-song.
Me: I wouldn’t mind.
Nell: Well, we would. Besides, in honour of Herr Hoffmann the Welsh Corgi Choir are performing ‘So Long, Farewell’ from The Sound of Music.
Me: Gosh.
Nell: In costume.
Me: I’ve never seen a corgi in a Dirndl.
Nell: It’s a sight you won’t forget.
Me: Can I smell bacon?
Nell: Of course. Sunday isn’t Sunday without bacon sandwiches.
Me: I agree
Nell: And David insisted. He doesn’t think he could cope with you leaving otherwise.
Me: My poor Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: Make sure your iBone’s charged.
Me: I will.
Nell: And don’t worry. We will be fine. Just go and enjoy your special time with the family. And bring that bear back. We need you both.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
