Basil is right, there could be many endings to the story. So all of this never happened? It was just a story or many stories in one? Each one to teach a lesson to Basil? OMG! Brilliant! This story was magical and refreshing and I enjoyed it immensely. Congratulations on your novel madness @improv! It was so much fun to be along on your journey and an honor to be your resident cat #NovMadFan! I will never look at trees or a forest the same ever again. I !tip my pink hat while giving you a standing ovation! : )