Nell: Why are you awake so early?
Me: I couldn’t sleep.
Nell: You don’t need to be at the station for hours. Plenty of time to go back to sleep.
Me: I know, but I can’t settle.
Nell: You must be very excited about seeing the family soon.
Me: I am, but I’m also a little bit sad to be leaving you all.
Nell: It’s only for a few weeks and we will talk every day.
Me: You’re right. It’s just not the journey I thought it was going to be.
Nell: What you didn’t tell everyone was the Air Canada flight was a special treat from Chris and you were flying Business Class.
Me: I was looking forward to that so much.
Nell: It wasn’t meant to be.
Me: No.
Nell: And now you get to go to Iceland.
Me: I do. Not for long and not until tomorrow.
Nell: No. It’s London Gatwick first.
Me: I hope I’ve remembered to pack everything.
Nell: By the look of that case you certainly have.
Me: I’m a terrible overpacker, Nell.
Nell: Now, do you have a book?
Me: I do and I plan to buy another at the airport.
Nell: Good idea. You’re never alone with a book beside you.
Me: And I’m never without one.
Nell: Even when it’s in your head.
Me: Yes. Please look after everyone and yourself.
Nell: I will.
Me: And don’t go near Lady Anwen. I’m sure I saw her at the bus stop again last night.
Nell: I can’t promise you that. Harriet is still on surveillance duty.
Me: Oh dear.
Nell: Time for a cup of Earl Grey and some hot buttered toast, I think.
Me: And another little conversation with you?
Nell: Of course. You and me. Always.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
