Bus XXXIII

Scott: Where’s Jack?

Louisa: He’s cycling to school today

Scott: Cycling? Who the hell cycles to school?

Louisa: Alby does. And I would too if you hadn't leaned my bike against that recycling bin.

Scott: I've said I'm sorry

Louisa: Mmm

Scott: How was the cinema?

Louisa: Okay

Scott: What did you see?

Louisa: It was this 3-D documentary about barnacles

Scott: Barnacles? I s'pose Alby chose that?

Louisa: As a matter of fact, he did. And he seemed to enjoy it, which is what matters.

Scott: Still, wasn’t there anything better on?

Louisa: He only watches documentaries. Says anything else is just fairytales for babies.

Scott: Fairytales for babies?

Louisa: Stop repeating what I say. It's vulgar.

Scott: Vulgar?

Louisa: Yes, now please be quiet. I must finish this by lunchtime, so I can attend Alby’s book group.