A Slight Delay

Fish and chips! shouted Farky, when they finally reached the bottom of the hill. And don't we deserve it!

Yes, well actually, said Le Bon David, there's just something we have to do first.

What's that? asked The VeloDrone.

We must go to the airport and pick up Mother, said Le Bon David. I promised I'd meet her when she flew in from the Gold Coast.

What! On our bicycles? What about her luggage? asked The VeloDrone.

Don't worry, I've hired a car, said Le Bon David.

They cycled to the car hire office and picked up Le Bon David's car. It was a white Kia Rio.

Bit small, muttered Sweezus. How are we all going to fit in?

Easily, said Le Bon David. Leave your bikes over there and pile in.

Why does she have to arrive at tea time? When are we going to eat? grumbled Farky, whose stomach was growling.

Soon, said Le Bon David, as he stepped on the gas.

They got to the airport in good time. Le Bon David's mother was just walking up the ramp into 'arrivals'.

Hello Mother! said Le Bon David. How was your holiday?

Never mind that, said his mother. Who are these PEOPLE!!? And what is this DOG!!?