Me: You remember you said you know everything?

Nell: I do.

Me: Well, there’s something exciting I’ve been keeping a secret that you don’t know.

Nell: I very much doubt it. But it’s 1st September so let’s share the website where people can support your writing with a cup of Earl Grey.

Me: I thought you’d want to know my secret.

Nell: Just share the link first, please. You need the support.

Me: It’s https://buymeacoffee.com/saramartin. Thank you so much in advance.

Nell: So, why have you posted your favourite photo of me with Alice?

Me: Back in July Alice had some exciting news which was too early to share with anyone.

Nell: I’m not anyone.

Me: I really couldn’t share it.

Nell: Is it about her doctorate in education?

Me: No, although she’s had another article published so she’s a step closer.

Nell: Tell me.

Me: Alice’s having another baby.

Nell: A baby?

Me: Next February and it’s a boy.

Nell: This is very exciting.

Me: Another grandson.

Nell: I’m presuming he wasn’t planned.

Me; Definitely not. Faye is 7 and Jonathan will be 10 this month.

Nell: On the 19th September. I remember it well.

Me: Don’t we all.

Nell: Do the children know?

Me: Yes and they’re looking forward to welcoming a little brother into the family.

Nell: Does he have a name yet?

Me: Baby Bear.

Nell: Bear?

Me: I love it. Jonathan was Lentil and Faye was Baby Snail.

Nell: And this little chap is Baby Bear?

Me: Yes, he is and I can’t wait to meet him.

Nell: Alice is going to be 42 in October.

Me: I know. The doctors are taking great care of her. Don’t worry.

Nell: But I do, and you should have told me.

Me: It was too early. Sorry.