Michal: I told you so! Tim: Hurry up, I’m getting soaked! Helen: What’s going on here? What a mess! Dad’ll kill me. Michal: It’s the water. Tim didn’t turn off it before trying to fix the tap. Helen: Honestly Tim! You’re as thick as two short planks sometimes. Michal, turn the water off. Tim, give […]
Michal: Hey Tim, what are you doing? Tim: I’m fixing this tap. I can’t put up with that drip-drip noise anymore. Michal: Have you turned off the water? Tim: I told you. That’s what I’m working on. Michal: I mean the main water supply? Have you cut it off? Tim: No, I haven’t. Stop worrying […]
Dr. Laver: Okay, well in this room we monitor the babies overnight. Now, the important thing is to talk to them. Alice: Talk to them? What do I say? Dr. Laver: Well, watch me. Hello, you are a handsome boy aren’t you? You’re gorgeous. Now you try. Speak to the baby next to you. Alice: […]
John: Hey, Helen, look what I’ve found on the photocopier – the answers for next week’s test! Helen: The answers? You’d better hand them in to the office. John: You’re kidding, aren’t you? I think you should wise up. Helen: What do you mean? John: We’ve both been struggling with the work this term; here’s […]
Tim: Hi Alice, what are you reading? Alice: Oh. It’s about maternity and baby care. They’ve asked me to change wards. Tim: But you love working in the emergency wards. Alice: Yes, well.I want to work with Dr. Laver. Tim: Dr. Laver? Alice: He specializes in looking after children. He’s a great doctor, really friendly […]
Helen: It’s Valentine’s Day. There’s a card for you Alice. Who is it from? Alice: Give me a minute. Let me read it first…It says: “Oh Nurse Alice. You’re the queen of my palace. I don’t know if you care for me. But I must tell my feelings free. Who knows what’s in store. Do […]
Alice: Happy Chinese New Year Helen! What are you doing? Helen: Reading about our Chinese astrology signs. Alice: Oh do tell. Helen: Well, I was born in ’86 so I’m a tiger. I have an air of authority and am courageous but I’m also prone to emotional outbursts and react poorly under stress. Alice: Oh, […]
Tim: I don’t believe it! Kitty’s just eaten my dinner. I was putting the kettle on and I turned round and there she was, eating my chicken. That cat’s a pain in the neck. Alice: Oh calm down. Tim: It drives me mad! I’m starving, I’ve been slaving away in that dusty old stockroom all […]
Michal: Alice was only helping me! Helen: I’m sorry Michal, I didn’t mean to fly off the handle. What’s wrong? Michal: I was just telling Alice I wanted to eat better but that I didn’t know how to cook any of my favourite dishes. Helen: Mm, let’s think about this. I know! Chinese New Year […]
Alice: Ooh, what’s that smell? Do I detect cheeseburger and fries? Michal, you disappoint me. What happened to all your resolve at New Year? Michal: I’m trying to give up fast food but it’s just so easy and cheap. I’m really beginning to run out of money so I can’t afford better food and I’m […]