Me: Did Dave get any breakfast this morning?
Nell: When has David ever gone without his breakfast?
Me: He’s giving me his Poor Little Hungry Puppy Face.
Nell: He’s a Labrador. Do keep up.
Me: But he looks genuinely hungry, Nell. Maybe he did go without. It can happen.
Nell: Don’t be fooled. He’s exceptionally skilled in that department.
Me: And Nigel is behind him looking worried, too.
Nell: They’re working in pairs. Nigel just tried the same thing on Kev with David in the background,
Me: Really? Did Kev give in?
Nell: No. Why do you think they came to you?
Me: Did I tell you I’ve had to shut Charlotte’s bedroom door?
Nell: No. Why?
Me: Dave bounced on the bed.
Nell: Oh dear.
Me: It was a loving bounce but it was too much. Everything went flying.
Nell: I told him not to do that.
Me: He gets carried away.
Nell: How is Charlotte?
Me: Sleeping most of the time. It was a bigger operation than expected.
Nell: She’s going to need a while to recover.
Me: Yes. Fortunately we’re all here to look after her. At least she’s eating.
Nell: Is she?
Me: Yes. Herr Hoffmann said her plate was clean every time. He was quite surprised as he sent several treats up in-between meals and she ate them, too.
Nell: Who took the treats up to her?
Me: Dave. He usually does the treats delivery.
Nell: Was Nigel helping?
Me: Oh no. Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
Nell: Is Charlotte the one going without?
Me: Don’t say that, Nell. I’m sure the boys will have brought her the treats. She just might not have eaten them all by herself.
Nell: Maybe you should take them up to her in future?
Me: You’re right. Sorry.
