December 7. “Button, do you find these tidbits I share with you once in a while of any interest?”

“Very. I don’t get to read as much as I would want to so I learn every time you pass on bits of information or have a good laugh at some of the jokes you crack.”

“I have something for you to laugh over to your heart’s content. A man was so obsessed with crisps that he changed his name to Mr Monster Munch. His original name was Chris Hunt and he lives in London. The 26-year old finally changed his name by deed poll after his friends dared him to.”

“You somehow manage to dig up the weirdest bits of news which get lost to most people!”

“By doing this I feel closer to you now that I can’t hug you. I know how you must be feeling in there. I am really sorry, Button.”

“Don’t be. This exile will end sooner than you think. Let’s think positive.”

‘Look who’s talking!”