Eric and the ever fragrant Alice have gallantly done a sterling job with Richard, Darrell's beloved amaryllis, while we've been away ......
....... but sadly, upon our return, it was obvious that "he" was struggling to keep hold of his very last trumpet for Darrell.
They'd been together for sooooooooo much longer than anyone had ever expected and, it has to be said, Richard had given of his finest ......
...... but it was evident, for all to see, that from the state of his now withered bulb, Richard could give no more.
Darrell knew what he had to do, so gently, out of sight, he administered his final act of kindness, removing Richard's once proud stem, then putting him, once more, in a dark cupboard. Though his bulb appeared totally depleted, Darrell isn't giving up on Richard, when he can get hold of some compost, he's going to repot his dear friend in the silent hope that perhaps, if he doesn't put any stress on him at all, Richard just might bloom again.
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Let's hope Richard grows again.
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