Me: I’d like to wish all you fathers out there, in whatever shape or form, a very Happy Father’s Day.
Nell: And I would like to wish dearest Kev a particularly Happy Father’s Day.
Me: You love him very much, don’t you?
Nell: We all do.
Me: Yes, we do.
Nell: I know Marvin would like to wish the same for Chris.
Me: Yes.
Nell: And Toby for Tony.
Me: We really can’t list all the animals.
Nell: Roary made Lionel King a card.
Me: Did he?
Nell: Yes. Lionel’s been making a huge effort recently.
Me: I bet Susan didn’t make one for Stephen Seagull.
Nell: She did not. Having the head of an evil gang called the Beefies as your biological father is difficult enough.
Me: I can imagine.
Nell; Talking of the Beefies, they made one for Herr Hoffmann.
Me: Really?
Nell: Yes. It says ‘To Hoff from your darling Gulls’.
Me: It should really say ‘darlink girls’.
Nell: Don’t be silly. Now, would you like to know about yesterday?
Me: Very much.
Nell: The day started well. Even though David ate her boiled eggs and soldiers by mistake, Sally decided to forgive him.
Me: He does that when he’s nervous.
Nell: Forgive him for Shelagh, not the eggs.
Me: Oh yes. And how was Nigel?
Nell: Absolutely fine. Everyone knew he needed Special Attention after the loss of Boo, so that is what he got.
Me: Even from Dave?
Nell: David is on Cloud Fine after being forgiven. He loves everyone.
Me: I think you’ll find it’s Cloud Nine.
Nell: Don’t be ridiculous. There’s nothing special about a nine. Ten maybe.
Me: Never mind.
Nell: How was your sister’s birthday dinner?
Me: Lovely. I always enjoy the Cottage Hotel.
Nell: Don’t we all?
Me: Yes. Sorry.
