Me: Good morning from sunny Germany. My darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy is looking rather worried.
Nell: David is hoping for bacon.
Me: But it’s Thursday.
Nell: Exactly. No chance. Bacon is for weekends and special occasions. That’s a lovely photo of Alice.
Me: Yes. We went to lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant near her apartment and it was absolutely delicious.
Nell: I’m glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Me: We did. I had one of the best chicken curries I’ve ever eaten. Fragrant and delicious.
Nell: Talking of lunch, The Cat has invited me to the Stately Home today for a light lunch.
Me: How kind of it.
Nell: Stephen Seagull will be joining us.
Me: Stephen Seagull? Are you serious?
Nell: We’re discussing costumes for the upcoming film.
Me: It’s bound to be fish.
Nell: What are you talking about?
Me: Lunch with a seagull and a cat can only mean fish.
Nell: A light lunch is quiche and salad.
Me: I bet I’m right.
Nell: Never mind the fish. It is what it is. The main concern is the costumes.
Me: They looked lovely in the publicity photos.
Nell: I agree but Stephen wants to add colour.
Me: I’m not sure bright colours are very Sherlockian.
Nell: They aren’t.
Me: So you’re calling him Stephen now, are you?
Nell: It’s his name.
Me: Are you best buddies?
Nell: Don’t be silly. One cannot be buddies with a Beefy.
Me: True.
Nell: What are your plans today?
Me: We’re getting ready for the big party on Saturday.
Nell: I expect Faye is excited.
Me: She is.
Nell: Starting school is a very important milestone in life. I’m glad you can be there.
Me: So am I. Enjoy your fish and say hello to Stevie from me.
Nell: Enough.
Me: Sorry.
