Nell: You’re not letting Harriet drive the car, are you?
Me: Of course not. She can’t reach the pedals, Nell.
Nell: I know she’s flown Poppy’s helicopter before now but I really don’t like the idea of her driving.
Me: Don’t worry. She just climbs into the front of the car now and again to get away from Dave.
Nell: Why?
Me: He can be a little boisterous and over-excited before a drive. Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: You would think David might have matured by now.
Me: He’s always going to be a boy. It’s the way he is.
Nell: You sound cheerful this morning. Why is that?
Me: Kev’s mother Mollie is being moved from near London to a care home in Kingsbridge today.
Nell: I know Mollie. I met her a number of times.
Me: You did.
Nell: She is a very elegant woman.
Me: She is.
Nell: I never imagined she would ever leave London.
Me: Neither did I, but times change.
Nell: Don’t they just.
Me: Anyway, it’s wonderful news as now Kev can visit her regularly.
Nell: He must be so pleased.
Me: He’s over the moon. She means the world to him.
Nell: Please give her my very best wishes when you see her.
Me: I will.
Nell: She’s going to feel a little overwhelmed at first.
Me: I know she is.
Nell: Kingsbridge is not London.
Me: No. There are seagulls everywhere for a start. I noticed them when Kev and I went to check on her room.
Nell: Typical Beefies. Poking their beaks into other people’s business. Screeching at each other.
Me: I don’t mind the sound of them. It’s part of my childhood.
Nell: This is about Mollie. She will need peace and quiet.
Me: Yes, you’re right. Sorry.
