Me: Look at Dave. Isn’t he adorable?
Nell: Cheeky animal.
Me: I managed to catch him just as he was sticking his tongue out.
Nell: He’s not a skilled player.
Me: Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: How’s the campaign going against the housing development?
Me: We’ve had lots of support and there’s another village meeting soon.
Nell: I really hope it doesn’t happen.
Me: So do I.
Nell: On another note, did someone mention a dog called Honey?
Me: Yes, a lady called Ann Locke. Honey left her last Friday. She was only 8.
Nell: Please tell her Honey is absolutely fine and has already found some friends. I saw them dashing around together.
Me: I will. Did you wave?
Nell: Of course.
Me: She’ll be really pleased to hear that. She was worried.
Nell: It’s not us you need to worry about it’s those we leave behind.
Me: Yes.
Nell: We Guardians are always welcomed by loved ones and we’re in no pain.
Me: Good to know.
Nell: You did the right thing.
Me: It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
Nell: Just because it’s right doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Me: No.
Nell: Now, according to my information you’re due for some warmer weather soon.
Me: Did you use the Met Office?
Nell: No need. We have Weather Guardians.
Me: Weather Guardians?
Nell: We have everything. I told you that before.
Me: Yes.
Nell: So you need to get the grass cut and the garden furniture up and ready for some outside time.
Me: We do.
Nell: Make sure you sit in the shade and wear your factor 50.
Me: I always do, but it’s raining at the moment.
Nell: The rain is going to stop very soon. Better times are ahead.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
