Hundred and Forty Seven

'George? Are you awake in your bookcase over there?'
I am Pips, yes.
'I've decided that we're not going into work today'.
We're not?
'I'm going to let Simon organise his own Valentine's Day for a change because I am fed up of doing it all for him especially as his girlfriends never last more than two minutes. So I'm going to pull a sickie and he'll have to bloody well sort out his romantic evening for himself. Oh hello, morning George'.
We're not going to wo-ork, we're not going to wo-ork, we're/
'Ow George! Do you have to jump on my stomach?'
Yes because we're not going to work and/
'And you know what I'm going to do? I'm going to spoil myself rotten all day and you, George, are going to be my date'.
That's a terrific idea Pips it really is.
'So let's get up and have some fun'.


'What flowers should I buy George?'
I think some red roses of course Pips.
'Can I help you?'
'No I er... I'm just trying to decide what flowers I want...'
If you don't want red roses Pips, how about some hyacinths? They always smell fabul/
'George no! Don't pee on the bucket!'
Just kidding Pips. You know me.
'Sorry about my dog. He has a habit of cocking his leg without actually peeing. But one never knows'.
Or how about daffodils Pips? They remind me of my very own Daffodil who stole my heart in Regent's Par/
'I think I'll have... oh what shall I get?'
How about some lilies Pips? They also smell terrific.
'I know. I'll have a bunch of those orange tulips over there'.
I was just going to suggest tulips to you Pips, I was. Tulips are a smashing choice also.
'Are they a gift? Would you like them wrapped?'
'Yes. Thank you'.


'Now George we're going to pop into Euphorium for a cake'.
I am enjoying today very much Pips if I may just say. Perhaps we could do this sort of thing every day instead of going into work.
'Here we go. Ooh it's nice and warm inside'.
How about the chocolate and raspberry cheesecake Pips?
'You take a seat over there George, at that table so no-one grabs it, while I just order'.
Or how about the orange and passion fruit swirl? A swirl would be very glamorous.
'That's it. Now you stay there while I wait in the queue'.
OR THE PISTACHIO AND LEMON TART?
'Sssh sssh. Be good'.
AND I WOULD LIKE THE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH CREAM!
'Quiet George!'
'I would recognise that bark anywhere.'
'Elliot! What are you doing here?'
'Ruthie and I are enjoying a little Valentine's Day treat'.
'So are we!'
'Are you really? Well come and join us'.
'Are you sure?'
'Of course. It will be much more fun 'a quatre'! We're at the table in the corner'.
'I'm just getting a coffee eclair. Do you want anything?'
'No I have my clafoutis waiting for me, thank you'.


'So Philippa have you given any more thought to doing some sort of course?'
'Not really no. I'm not sure if I dare leave you-know-who alone in the flat'.
'Well I would be very happy to look after him an evening a week if it would help'.
'Really? Oh no I couldn't inflict him on you'.
'Not at all. It would be a pleasure'.
'But he can't behave, as you know'.
'Ruthie would be delighted too'.
'That's really sweet of you but/.. What are they doing over there? What's George got in his mouth?'
'It looks like a flower. Is it a flower?'
'THAT DOG HAS GOT MY GIRLFRIEND'S ROSE! HEY! GIVE IT BACK!'


How about 'Eat Pray Love' with the very wonderful Julia Roberts?
'No George I'm not putting you down. Not after your behaviour at Euphorium'.
Ms Fields said she appreciated the gesture anyway, so there.
'I can't even have a cup of tea and cake without you playing up'.
Because she's a terrific girl and she understands that I am an enterprising dog.
'I take my eyes off you for two seconds...'
I said 'consider it a spontaneous expression of/'
'Now come on, what are we going to watch this evening? We need to make a decision'.
You know what? Think for yourself. I've had enough of making suggestions that you don't listen to, so make your own decision. AND PUT ME DOWN!