The rain is easing.
Are we there yet? asks Terence.
Not yet, says Sweezus. But we'll stop off in Coffs Harbour to buy snacks.
I've been there before! says Terence. Can we see the Big Banana?
We'll be driving past it, says Sweezus.
When were you there? asks Arthur.
A long time ago, says Terence. I was with Unni.
Oh, Unni.
And Farky, says Terence. When his teeth all got broken.
Yeah, says Sweezus. The omniscient teeth. I remember.
They knew everything, says Terence.
It did seem that way, says Sweezus.
Arthur decides to change the subject.
Have you popped all the bubble wrap? asks Arthur.
Yes, says Terence.
Want to look at Ninja's adoption papers? asks Arthur.
Okay, says Terence.
There's a photo and a paw print, says Arthur.
Terence looks at the photo of Ninja, and the paw print.
All that for a stupid poem, says Terence. You were lucky.
I'm always lucky, says Arthur.
Can I share him? asks Terence.
If you come up with a poem, says Arthur.
Easy, says Terence.
It's not that easy, says Sweezus. It should be a good one.
It will be, says Terence. Wait while I think of a rhyme.
Silence in the camper.
The wipers are no longer needed.
Arthur picks at the edges of his bandaids.
Sweezus thinks about Farky.
He was really fond of that dog.
Terence tries to think of a rhyme for koala.
He doesn't know impala, or gala, or Mahler.
(Not that these rhymes would be useful).
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