Note to self

Poppy needs to start making lunch earlier if I want to eat on time.

The big boss

Poppy’s working in the yard. Pickles is making sure he does a good job.

As a reward, she’ll let him make her lunch.

Homecoming

Don’t ever leave again! I missed you, and who would make me lunch?

12:30 pm

That’s when it typically starts. Sometimes earlier.

The long, torturous wait for Poppy to come upstairs and make lunch.

Lunchtime

Every day, Pickles and Poppy share lunch, sitting close together on the couch in the red room, watching television. They watch whatever strikes their fancy: old westerns and detective shows, world news, science fiction, action movies, silly comedies.

But first they have to make lunch. Poppy is responsible for deciding the menu and preparing the meal, but he always makes sure it’s something that Pickles will enjoy

That is to say, food.