Nell: That’s Nigel on the walk near our house.
Me: Yes. It’s absolutely beautiful at the moment. I took some photos to show everyone.
Nell: So where are we?
Me: You went on a short walk with Kev and the Puppies went on a longer one later. Remember?
Nell: I always walk with you.
Me: I know, but I never get to do the long walk so my sister Charlotte thought it might be nice if I came with her and Nigel for a change.
Nell: I see.
Me: And it was really lovely. The bluebells were amazing.
Nell: I can see that from the photos, thank you.
Me: It was far too warm for you to do a longer walk and you were with Kev.
Nell: Don’t bother about me.
Me: But I do. I’m always the one walking by your side.
Nell: Yes, you are, to be fair. And the photos are beautiful.
Me: It’s not that I don’t enjoy walking with you, Nell, because I do.
Nell: It’s just that sometimes you need to think about yourself.
Me: That’s one way of putting it.
Nell: It’s an extremely sensible thing to do. If you don’t put your oxygen mask on first you’re never going to help anyone out of the plane.
Me: I’m not on a plane.
Nell: You know exactly what I mean.
Me: Yes, I do.
Nell: It’s a Bank Holiday today so I think we should just enjoy the day.
Me: Sounds good to me.
Nell: And you never know. If the weather cools and I’m feeling sprightly we might manage to see the bluebells together.
Me: I would love that, Nell, but only if you feel strong enough.
Nell: Don’t worry. I’ll only walk as far as I’m able to.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
