‘It’ll be a pleasure, Julie.’
‘Bye, darling. Be good for Grannie, and I’ll be back soon.’
‘OK, Mummy.’
‘Now, what shall we do today, Cindy?’
‘Can we bake a cake with chocolate buttons on top?’
‘Of course we can. We’ll start with the flour and, and... I’m sorry, pet, but Grannie’s not feeling very well. I’ll just go and sit down for a minute.’
‘Are you asleep, Grannie? Wake up, Grannie, please wake up. I’m frightened, Grannie. Where’s Mummy? MUMMY!’