Me: Thank goodness the wind and rain have finally stopped. Chris might even have a little sunshine before he leaves. He’s been so unlucky with the weather.
Nell: Could you keep your voice down, please? David is still sleeping.
Me: Why is he so tired?
Nell: He had a bad night.
Me: Did the storm keep him awake?
Nell: No. He couldn’t sleep for worry. He heard there’s going to be a Black Friday.
Me: That just means prices are reduced before Christmas.
Nell: I know.
Me: Canterbury Bears are reducing the price of the Cuddle Nells from today until 2nd December. Did you tell him?
Nell: We already have a Cuddle Nell.
Me: No. I mean did you explain about Black Friday?
Nell: Of course I did. He doesn’t believe me.
Me: What does he think it is?
Nell: He thinks NOIR are coming to steal the bacon.
Me: The Notorious Organisation of International Rooks?
Nell: Yes.
Me: They don’t care about bacon, or do they?
Nell: The Beefies eat it.
Me: The Beefies eat anything.
Nell: David says living in a baconless world would be a Very Sad Thing indeed.
Me: It would, but where has he got this idea from?
Nell: My friend Dorothy says word on the street is NOIR are planning something.
Me: On Black Friday? With bacon?
Nell: David put two and two together.
Me: So this is all nonsense. Dorothy should stop spreading rumours.
Nell: Well, Sally is coming down for the weekend.
Me: How lovely. Dave will be excited.
Nell: She’s arriving on Friday.
Me: She usually does.
Nell: On Black Friday to be exact.
Me: And?
Nell: Sally never goes anywhere without a reason.
Me: She’s coming to visit her darling Davey.
Nell: She’s also the head of MI5.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
