Nell: You’re up early again.
Me: It’s my Wednesday Writers workshop and my back still hurts.
Nell: You’re not going to believe this.
Me: I might.
Nell: You know Dominic Slumberbox?
Me: I can’t say I do.
Nell: Yes, you do. The tall actor with the wavy hair who played Sherlock Bones.
Me: You mean Benedict Cumberbatch and it’s Sherlock Holmes.
Nell: I do not.
Me: Benedict is a tall man with wavy hair.
Nell: And Dominic is an Irish Wolfhound.
Me: Who played Sherlock?
Nell: Yes. Why not?
Me: Is this what I’m not going to believe?
Nell: Of course it isn’t. Everyone knows Dominic.
Me: I can’t imagine what else you’re going to say.
Nell: Rumour has it that Dominic’s going to be filming here in the village.
Me: Really?
Nell: Yes, and he’s looking for locals to take part.
Me: I could be a local.
Nell: You are a local.
Me: I wonder if they need a Mrs Hudson?
Nell: Stop right there. Dominic’s only looking for extras. The main parts have been cast.
Me: This is rather exciting. I can’t believe they chose this village.
Nell: I knew you wouldn’t believe it.
Me: I obviously believe it now. Because you told me and I believe you.
Nell: Stop rambling on for a moment, please. I have a text from The Cat with a press release.
Me: What does it say?
Nell: It’s all true. Dominic’s going to be staying at the Stately Home.
Me: The perfect location.
Nell: And The Cat has been asked to help with wardrobe.
Me: It’ll love that.
Nell: Oh no.
Me: What?
Nell: Dominic is a guest of the famous film director Mr Stephen Seagull.
Me: But Stephen Seagull isn’t a film director.
Nell: He is now.
Me: Oh no. Sorry.
