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After cleanup and goodbyes, I wrapped Elmer back up in the towels and toted him out to the truck. I set him on the bench seat next to me and texted Lennon a photo.

Meet Elmer. Evidently, I now have a dog.

Lenny:

Are you kidding me? I’m coming over.

You sure? Said you wanted your place tonight.

Lenny:

Shut up. Do I have to go to the store?

Maybe some toys. I have food.

Lenny:

On it.

Oh, and a collar and leash.

Lenny:

So, you need everything else.

My hero.

She sent me back a rude emoji and Igrinned down at Elmer, then I kissed his block head. “Just wait until you meet Mom.”

I headed home, suddenly in a much better mood.

Chapter 28

Lennon

New Barback

Ihauled the bags out of my Jeep. I may have gone a little overboard at the pet store.

The door opened, Griffin stepped out on the porch and the cutest pit bull peeked around his legs. His ears were pinned back and his gorgeous whisky eyes were wary.

I dropped the bags at my feet and crouched down. “Hi.” I kept my voice soft. “I’m so glad to meet you Elmer.”

He crept out from behind Griffin, then a big pink tongue rolled out.

Griffin headed down the stairs and the dog quickly followed. His tank of a body didn’t bend very easily but he hopped his way down the stairs to the gravel. “Elmer, this is Lenny.”

Elmer looked to Griffin then me, then back to Griffin and gave a soft whine.

“Aww, buddy.”

Griffin grinned at me. “He’s kinda my shadow. Actually make that glued to me.”

I huffed out a laugh. “I see.” I waited patiently and he slowly came my way.

“He takes a minute then he’s your best friend.”

I dropped onto my butt, crossing my legs under me. He sniffed my knee, which was poking through my ripped jeans. I held out my hand and he sniffed, then shoved his big head right into my palm. “Aww, there we go.” I rubbed his ear and he groaned a little and plopped right into my lap.

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