Nell: I know this is a difficult day.
Me: Yes, it is. Thank you for the photos. Happy memories.
Nell: Two years ago today you had to say goodbye to your little sister Alex.
Me: I still can’t accept that she’s gone.
Nell: She hasn’t gone. She’s a Guardian now and watching over you with your mother.
Me: I would like to think that’s true.
Nell: It is. Trust me.
Me: I miss her so much. She was only 58. Far too young to die.
Nell: I know. But life has to go on.
Me: It does.
Nell: And today is also a happy day, isn’t it?
Me: Yes.
Nell: Because your niece Scarlett is turning 21.
Me: I can’t believe it was so long ago. It feels like yesterday.
Nell: You and your mother were there when she was born, weren’t you?
Me: Yes. I cut the cord.
Nell: Too much information.
Me: It was an amazing moment. Unforgettable.
Nell: I’ve written a poem.
Me: How lovely.
Nell: Would you like to hear it?
Me: I would.
Nell: ‘On this very day
Twenty-one years ago
A certain young person
Who I think you might know
Came into the world
To join us all here
A beautiful girl
Whom we hold so dear.
Her name is Scarlett
And I want to say
Be happy my darling
Enjoy your birthday.
This day is yours
And you can do no wrong.
Let there be cake
And champagne and song.
Know you are loved
And always will be
By all those who matter
And your dear family.’
Me: Thank you. She’ll love it.
Nell: Now, Sunday Songs today is in Memory of Alex and in Celebration of Scarlett.
Me: Just as it should be.
Nell: We can do this. Together.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
