In Need Of An Exorcism

David and Vello are in the office, with Bunny.

Heard from your mother? asksVello.

No, says David. I'm worried.

Hah! says Vello.

What does that mean? says David.

Nothing. She's with Arthur, says Vello. She'll be alright.

I've heard from Arthur, says Bunny.

What did he say? asks David.

He wanted to know if dad's back. He says he needs an exorcism.

Oh dear, says David. Now I'm really worried.

Is your dad back? asks Vello.

Yes, says Bunny.

Don't worry then, David, says Vello. Pastor Moon will sort Arthur out. And your mother can cope with the children.

Aren't you two going out to a lecture? says Bunny.

Yes, and we're going to be late, says Vello. Hurry up David.

What's this lecture on? asks David, who has forgotten.

Islamic finance, says Vello. You wouldn't get a lecture like that in East Blaxland.

True, says Bunny. You might get a lecture, but not on that.

Vello and David go out.

.........

In East Blaxland, Mrs Hume is fuming. Her Android Tablet is acting up again.

She wants to write an email to David but her keyboard is acting like a recalcitrant child.

That reminds her......

Arthur! she calls. Are the children playing nicely? They're being very quiet.

Arthur goes up the stairs. It is difficult now his legs are differently jointed, and his back is as hard as shellac.