Me: What a lovely surprise outing we had yesterday.
Nell: It was most certainly a surprise.
Me: Kev knows how much I’ve been missing the sea.
Nell: Harriet was feeling the same way.
Me: When we were out he suddenly took a different turning to the one I expected and off we went on an adventure.
Nell: It was down a very long windy lane.
Me: Most lanes are long and windy near the sea.
Nell: And it took an awfully long time.
Me: No, it didn’t.
Nell: Harriet started squealing.
Me: She knew we were getting close to the sea.
Nell: David stuck his head out of the window.
Me: He wanted to smell the fresh sea air.
Nell: And almost before I was out of the car all the others had gone.
Me: The Puppies rushed down to the beach and went straight into the sea.
Nell: David pulled Kev in.
Me: He didn’t mind.
Nell: All we could do was watch.
Me: We had to take our time. It was fine. The main thing is we got there.
Nell: You really loved being back by the sea, didn’t you?
Me: Yes. I paddled. The water was cold but not too cold. Next time I will bring my bathing costume and go in properly.
Nell: I prefer to watch nowadays.
Me: I know.
Nell: I didn’t like the path. They left gaps between the wooden boards.
Me: I’ll take you a different way next time.
Nell: It made me very happy to see you all so happy.
Me: Thank you.
Nell: I know you wanted to rush into the sea but you stayed by my side.
Me: Of course.
Nell: I will be beside you, too, you know. No matter what. You and me. Always.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
