Nell: Is that Marvin and Shannon?
Me: Yes. Chris sent me this sweet photo of them and it’s lovely because I know exactly where they are.
Nell: I know where they are. They’re in Toronto.
Me: Yes, but because I was there I don’t have to imagine it. I actually know because I’ve been there.
Nell: What are they doing?
Me: They’re having a little conversation on the steps outside their apartment. Just like us.
Nell: We’re not sitting outside.
Me: No, but we’re having a conversation.
Nell: It’s too cold to sit outside.
Me: I know.
Nell: It’s too early to sit outside.
Me: I know that, too.
Nell: And we don’t have any steps.
Me: I give up.
Nell: Also, I haven’t even eaten my bacon sandwich yet and I’m not leaving the house until I’ve finished it.
Me: Stop being difficult.
Nell: Or had a second cup of Earl Grey.
Me: All I’m saying is it’s nice to think of conversations between dogs and people taking place all over the world.
Nell: They aren’t just people. They’re family.
Me: I know they are.
Nell: Moving on, I think you should wear a baseball cap to Sunday Songs today.
Me: What?
Nell: You brought one back from Toronto for Kev but maybe you need to wear it.
Me: Why?
Nell: So you feel closer to Chris, Shannon and Marvin.
Me: They’re always with me, like you were when I was away.
Nell: Nice sentiment but you still need to wear a hat.
Me: Why?
Nell: Rumour has it a reporter from The Daily Growl is attending Sunday Songs.
Me: Won’t it look odd if we’re the only ones in hats?
Nell: It’s all round the village. Everyone will be wearing a hat. Do keep up.
Me: Okay. Sorry.
