Basil update

Some of you have asked about the basil plant. I'm pleased to report there have been a few developments. He's had some hard times, but I think things are finally looking up. You see, he was partying a bit too hard there for a while:



Long story short, he got involved with a marijuana plant, and things ended badly during a police bust at the basement she was growing in on the near east side:



Basil plant learned his lesson - things were just moving too fast for a perennial. He decided he needed to make some changes, so he cleaned up his act and invested in a new home:



And guess who moved right in with him: (apparently cacti don't hold grudges over unfaithful herbs)



Finally, I am happy to announce a happy ending:



I'll let you know when they've set the date.