Me: Is Marvin sulking?
Nell: He says there’s too much snow in Toronto.
Me: It looks beautiful.
Nell: It’s very cold under paw.
Me: He needs to wrap up in a soft warm blanket.
Nell: Rupert sent him one for Christmas.
Me: Have you heard from Rupert?
Nell: No, I haven’t.
Me: I’m not surprised.
Nell: Why?
Me: You haven’t been showing much interest in him recently.
Nell: Rupert knows there can never be anyone else for me.
Me: Does he?
Nell: Of course he does.
Me: I think you might need to remind him.
Nell: How?
Me: I don’t know but you’d better hurry.
Nell: What do you mean?
Me: A good-looking, kind and lovely wolf like Rupert is not going to stay single for long.
Nell: He’s not single. He’s my Rupert.
Me: Is he?
Nell: Yes, and I’m his Nelly.
Me: Well, make sure you tell him that.
Nell: He isn’t answering my texts.
Me: Call him.
Nell: What if he’s busy?
Me: He’s never usually too busy for you.
Nell: You’re right. I’ll do it now.
Me: Go on.
Nell: It’s going to voicemail.
Me: Leave a message.
Nell: But I don’t want to appear too needy.
Me: Just do it.
Nell: What shall I say?
Me: I don’t know. ‘Call me. I miss you.’
Nell: Fine. Knowing Rupert he’ll call back immediately.
Me: Let’s hope so.
Nell: He hasn’t called back.
Me: It’s only been a few minutes. He might not have listened to it yet.
Nell: Yes, you’re right. It’s just so unlike him not to keep in touch.
Me: I’m afraid you might have pushed him too far this time.
Nell: Rupert is my rock.
Me: I know he is.
Nell: I can’t manage without him. He’s always there.
Me: I know. Sorry.
