Page 47 of Gabriel & Skye

“Of course you can, angel. I think she would like that.”

“Will I see Gerwaldine again?”

“Of course. She promised to come and visit after her vacation.”

“Yay!”

I hope it’s as easy a transition as that, and that she won’t be too upset about Geraldine leaving. Maybe the distraction of us getting a dog might take her mind off that.

Which reminds me, I need to check with Skye that she’d be okay with having a new pup in the house while she’s here. It’s not like I expect her to walk the dog or anything, more so wanting to check if she’s allergic to them.

Maybe getting a puppy isn’t the greatest idea in the world. I need to check down at the shelter and see if there’s any young dogs that might suit our situation.

“Daddy?” I realize I’m daydreaming as my daughter snaps me out of it.

“Yes, darlin’?”

“Can I get a glass of water?”

“What else is with that?”

“Pwease.”

“Sure you can.” I grab a glass out and walk over to the fridge where I always have some filtered water.

“And our puppy?”

I smile. It’s like this kid can read my mind. “What about our puppy?” I hand her the glass as I turn off the stove and get ready to plate up.

“When are we going to see the puppy?”

“Soon. Maybe even on the weekend.”

She shakes Bunnykins excitedly as I place a few spoonful’s of the mac n cheese in her bowl and take it over to her with her salad with some of Mom’s homemade ranch dressing. “Blow on it, it’s hot,” I tell her.

“I will.”

“And while you and Bunnykins are eating, you can think of some names for our puppy.”

“I already have one!”

“Like what?” I turn back to the stove and plate up a larger serve for myself, and pour a glass of red wine because what the heck. It’s been a day.

“Gizmo!”

I laugh, “No, that’s Emma’s dog’s name, remember!”

“Okay, then, Sunny!”

“That’s Uncle Callan’s dog,” I remind her, pushing my plate across the counter with my salad and walking around to sit next to her at the island.

She gives me a cheeky, wide grin. “Noodle!”

I shake my head. This kid. “You’re being silly.”

“Okay, I’ve got a new one.”

“What is it?”

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