Me: Weren’t Kev and Dave adorable together yesterday afternoon?
Nell: David is extremely needy.
Me: No, he isn’t. He’s just affectionate. Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy,
Nell: Kev wanted a quiet break on the sofa and David insisted on joining him.
Me: Kev doesn’t mind. He loves cuddling Dave.
Nell: He was supposed to be talking to me. It was my special time.
Me: You’re always having special time with Kev. Let Dave have some time with him too.
Nell: I’m his Little Dove.
Me: Yes. I’ve heard him call you that. It’s sweet.
Nell: David is too pushy.
Me: Beware the green-eyed monster.
Nell: I know David is large but calling him a monster is a little harsh.
Me: I’m talking about you being jealous.
Nell: Nonsense. I have important plans to discuss with Kev. That’s all.
Me: You could discuss them with me?
Nell: I already know what you’ll say.
Me: What about Knitwear Wolf?
Nell: Rupert’s angry with me for even considering it.
Me: Considering what?
Nell: Going to Lady Anwen’s dinner on the island with Lionel.
Me: I can’t believe we’re even discussing this.
Nell: I didn’t want to.
Me: You can’t go, Nell. Kev will say the same thing.
Nell: You don’t know that.
Me: I do.
Nell: Lionel says we can take his boat so we can leave any time we like.
Me: Will you never learn? You cannot trust that wretched lion.
Nell: Rumour has it the dinner is actually a cover for a big NOIR convention.
Me: The Notorious Organisation of International Rooks?
Nell: Think what I could find out if I was there.
Me: You’re not going. Leave the spying to the younger ones.
Nell: Are you suggesting Lionel takes David or Harriet instead?
Me: No. He can go alone. Sorry.
