"Tom, Tom, Tom, Tom, Tom!"

"..."

"TOM!"

"Jenny?"

"Obviously dummy."

"Who let you in?"

"Your mom, she also gave me a cupcake! Anyway, I bring great news."

"Enlighten me."

"Carlos is opening the dog's campaign."

"Seriously?"

"Seriously."

"I'm gonna kiss that man."

"Me too. It's great!"

"Aren't you happy Bella?"

"Woof!"

"Look at her! She is moving her tail! She is happy."

"So am I. When can we go? I can't wait for it!"

"This Friday I think...No, no, no, it's this Saturday."

"Let's tell the guys! Will can bring his pug, Cassie can bring her... chihuahua I think? Yes. I bring Bella, and you can tell John and Matt."

"O-okay"

"..."

"Don't smirk."

"..."

"Ughhh, I will tell them. You can also tell your friend."

"My friend?"

"You know who I'm talking about, tell her that is this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. We meet in my house."

"Woof!"

"Even Bella agrees with me."

"Woof!"

"Good girl! We're gonna have a wonderful time! Do you think Carlos will be surprised?"

"Nah, we always go. We must also bring donations for the puppies."

"Yes, yes. I'll talk to Cassie to bring some food."

"That's perfect."

"Okay, I'll call you. It's getting late, the kids will kill me. I promised them to bake a chocolate cake."

"You're a terribly good babysitter."

"I know! But Pauline's kids are so cute, they are the best in the universe. And I will try to steal a piece of cake for you."

"Did I tell you that I I love you?"

"Hahaha, I love you too! See ya later!"

"Take care!"

"..."

"Do you think she would like to come?"

"Woof"

"I think so, come on."

***

"Before you get a dog, you can't quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can't imagine living any other way."

 -Caroline Knapp