"He started talking this morning," Thom says. "Its actually kind of a relief to know that it might be magic. I was worried, you know? I tried to tell him to hide it, but he keeps forgetting."

"That's because I was hungry. You know I can't remember things when I'm hungry." Gizmo decides to come over and sniff at Nel. Do you like to play? I like to play, but the cats aren't very good at it.