Hands On Only

Time to board the ferry.

Terence and Maurice run up the ramp.

Followed by Gaius and Surfing-with-Whales.

And Maurice's parents.

Our son has made friends with your child, says Maurice's mother.

That is good, says Gaius. They'll amuse one another.

Yes, says Maurice's mother. Maybe they'd like to watch a movie.

That would be nice, says Gaius. What's playing?

Inside Out 2, says Maurices's mother. I'm sure it's appropriate. Maurice loved Inside Out 1.

What's it about? asks Gaius.

Children's feelings, says Maurice's mother. It's quite clever. The feelings are cartoon characters.

That does sound clever, says Gaius.

They have now reached the top of the ramp.

We're going to find our room then grab something to eat, says Maurice's father. 

We've booked recliners, says Gaius.

Then I'm sure we'll find you, says Maurice's mother.

She calls Maurice, and the family goes off to look for their room.

Terence runs back to Gaius and Surfing-with-Whales. 

We're going to run around the ferry after dinner, says Terence.

Sounds like you'll be seeing a movie, says Surfing-with-Whales.

What movie? asks Terence.

Inside Out 2, says Gaius. It's all about feelings.

Yuck, says Terence.

Apparently quite clever, says Gaius.

Yeah, says Surfing-with-Whales. It's good to keep in touch with our feelings.

You speak as someone who knows, says Gaius.

Yeah, well, says Surfing-with-Whales. Mum and her Reiki.

Yes, how is Lauren? asks Gaius.

Level three, says Surfing-with-Whales. No hands.

I'm sorry to hear that, says Gaius. 

That means she does long distance healing, says Surfing-with-Whales. But only on Wednesdays, while I mind the craft shop.

I see, says Gaius. So, has she taught you any of her techniques?

Sure has, says Surfing-with-Whales. Hands on only.

I trust I shall not need to avail myself of your services, says Gaius. I am somewhat of a sceptic.

No worries, says Surfing-with-Whales. Let's go and get dinner. You paying?

Looks like it, says Gaius.