“Ok. Um, ok.” Alice sighed with relief to know that at least one person could take her seriously.

“Alice, I would be happy to help you catch your way ward turtle.”

“Oook! You would?”

“Yes. But a few questions first.”

“Sure. Ok. Shoot.” Alice responded with a smile.

“Why did you call me and not your immediate circle of friends?” This being the question upper most in her mind.

“I did.” Alice responded despondently. “Shane just laughed at me. Bette and Tina are on a plane going to visit Tina’s parents. Well. I can’t call Dana and Kit refused to help because it’s Snappy …”

“Snappy?”

“Snappy. My turtle.”

“Let me get this right. Kit is also scared of your turtle?” Helena started to worry a little about what she had gotten herself into.

“Oh, umm. Yes.” Alice replied meekly.

“Why would Kit, of all people be scared of your turtle?”

“Because it nearly got her.”

“Nearly. Got her? How and how big is this turtle of yours that it would scare Kit and your good self?”

“It’s ah, its cara … something. Its shell is about three inches long. If you include her head and tail … maybe six inches.” Alice suggested.

“That’s tiny … I can’t see why such a small creature could scare anyone. Is it poisonous or something?” Helena calculated and asked.

“Oh … because it is still considered a baby and it has not been handled much it can be a little ferocious, err aggressive if disturbed. Um, no. It’s not poisonous but can give you a nasty bite.” Alice decided to be totally honest with Helena.

“Will you help me catch it, please?” Alice pleaded.

“Ok. I’ll help you. What is your address and I’ll come right over.” Helena was curious to say the least and wanted to see this ferocious beast for herself. Again proving that you’re never too old to relive or subdue your natural tomboy tendencies as much as they displeased your mother.

“Oh, thank you. Thank YOU!” Alice gave her details and with a final thanks. Hung up.

Helena stood contemplating the phone call and then allowed herself a small laugh at the situation, picked up her coat, bag and keys and headed off to save the damsel in distress called Alice.