Chapter 2

CHAPTER 2 'How can there possibly be no cheese?' THERE'S ALWAYS CHEESE, said Toto, scratching her head as they made their way through the cat flap into the garden. It was a glorious, sunny day in Camden, and there wasn't a cat in London who wouldn't be taking the rare opportunity to bask in the heat. The two kittens headed to the lawn for a roll on the grass and a

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nice spot of grooming. 'Beats me, replied Silver between licks of his shiny coat. 'It doesn't make any sense. I was looking forward to some cheese for lunch; a nice bit of gorgonzola, or even some ricotta, MAMMA MIA' He licked his lips and rolled over on his back as if in a cheesey dream world of his own. 'Be honest gorgonzola did you take it? I know you love a midnight snack.' 'No, I DID NOT,' said Toto. 'I mean, I was tempted, but you know we're a team- I wouldn't do that to you 'Well, someone's taken the cheese, and it's not Mamma and Papa- I watch them like a hawk. Any time they're by the fridge, I'm at their feet like one of those stupid dogs

that live down the street, tongue out, on hind legs looking cute, begging for scraps- works every time. Suckers! You should try it— TOTO! STOP!!! TOTO! What are you doing?' Abandoning her sunbathing, Silver's near-blind sister had leaped into the air after a flash of green feathers. Two and half somersaults later and the the poor unfortunate bird was pinned to the floor. 'Toto!' cried Silver. "That's Robert the Parakeet, he's our friend. What on earth do you think you're playing at?' 'He's right, squawked Robert. 'Remember me? I live around the corner in Regents Park in a lovely Japanese elm. I have two kids and a wife called Judith. I warned you about

Brian's escape last year. I'm your neighbour -I know Catface! PLEASE DON'T TEAR MY FEATHERS... I spent ages fluffing them this morning... can you let me go... please?' 'I am SO SORRY, said Toto, climbing off the poor ruffled bird. 'I don't know what came over me. We were talking about a cheese thief having raided our fridge when I saw the break in light as you flew over, and I'm afraid the ninja training kicked in. Are you OK?'

'It's not the friendliest welcome I've ever had, but no harm done I suppose, replied the flustered parakeet. 'Can we get you anything?' asked Silver, trying to repair some of the damage. Silver and Papa have some sunflower seeds in the birdfeeder, and I can fetch you some water too! The parakeet perked up a bit when he heard the mention of food. He plonked himself down on the grass as Silver, ever the charmer, brought everything over. I have to say, this is a lovely spread, quite makes up for, you know, almost being torn to shreds, Robert said as he tucked into his impromptu picnic. Toto looked sheepish, and shrugged her