The first day is always the easiest.

[bawlbellow]

Okay. I did miss it. I did miss you.

Time to learn again now.

Comments

[spareboot]

That was very nearly disturbing.

[bawlbellow]

Not heartwarming?

You have a weak psyche.

[spareboot]

Weak stomach, rather.

[bawlbellow]

You're not happy I missed you? I don't usually miss people. Summer is usually the thing that's missed.

I'll get you a bucket.

[spareboot]

I'm not unhappy about it, I suppose.

Christmas is coming early this year, I see.

[bawlbellow]

Okay.

And there's still time for Father Christmas to put you on his naughty list. It's happened before, I'm sure.

[spareboot]

Yes, like that time I tried to burn down the house and joined a motorcycle gang. Those were the days.

[bawlbellow]

I don't think you'd look very good in leather.

[spareboot]

Which is why Father Christmas left only coal. He was a fashion critic as well, alas. But I've learnt from my mistakes since then.

[bawlbellow]

You'll make more. We all do.

[spareboot]

There, that's the Irving that I prefer.

[bawlbellow]

She's back from her siesta.