Jason: Hi, Liz! How are you doing?

Liz: Oh, Jason! Sorry, I didn't see you.

Jason: Yeah, I noticed that.

Liz: We are going to the seaside tomorrow and I'm kind of overexcited about it. I've never seen the sea before — we used to go to the country every summer. It's certainly nice, but...

Jason: I understand. I worry when we are leaving for holiday too, though we travel quite often. And on the plane I often get panic attacks.

Liz: Are you afraid of flying?

Jason: No, not at all. I feel panicky because I think I've forgotten something — to return an MP3 player to a friend for example. That's funny. Are you flying, by the way, or going by train?

Liz: Flying. It would be cheaper by train or by car but it takes too long and there's not enough room for all of us in the car. You're going with your family, aren't you?

Jason: Yes. Mum and Dad, my sister, Granny... And this creates a problem. What? You don't want to go with your granny?

Liz: No, it's not that! I love travelling with her. Granny tells us lots of amusing stories and she's always so cheerful. My sister and me are very lucky to have such a granny. The problem is my pets. Since everyone's leaving there's no one at home to take care of them. The hotel Dad reserved is not animal-friendly; they don't accept pets.

Jason: I see. I'd like to have a dog or a cat, but doctors say it's not for me. They make me cough and sneeze and may cause some more serious illness. And what pets have you got?

Liz: A goldfish, a parrot and a cat.

Jason: The goldfish is not a problem — you can leave it with me. And the parrot, too. My mums always been against any birds as they are messy and noisy, but I'm sure she won't mind it for a couple of weeks.

Liz: Oh, Jason, it'd be a great help! But what shall I do with my cat? All animal hotels in the city are booked.

Jason: Yeah, it's holiday time. Look, my aunt lives not far from here. She's got two cats and I'm sure she'll agree to take care of your cat, too.

Liz: Do you think she'll manage three cats at once? It's not easy, and my cat is quite a character!

Jason: No one could do it better. She worked as a vet in the national park in Kenya for several years and treated wild tigers and leopards. Your cat, whatever he is, wont be a problem.

Liz: Oh, excellent.