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oes n’t try to pull away.
     
    Closing the first aid kit and wiping off my hands I look at him. He really i s gorgeous, huge, but gorgeous. And he must belong to someone because he looks well taken care of. I’ve never seen a stray that look s this good. Running my hands down his side I ask , “So boy what’s your name and why are you all the way out here?”
     
    Chapter 8 – Pike
     
    ~ Please, don’t call me Rover ~
     
    I’m screaming in my head . Pike. My name is Pike! Please don’t call me Rover or some ridiculous dog name like that. Geez I hope she c an hear me like I can her. She’s so beautiful maybe I should shift right now and take her in my arms. Da m n it Pike think straight. You don’t want to scare her to death. I can’t think with her hand rubbing down my side like th is. T his woman is going to be my down fall.
     
    Chapter 9 – Bloom
     
    ~ You got a dog? ~
     
    The name c o me s to me like it ’ s sent from somewhere else. But looking at him it seems right so I test it, “Pike! Is your name Pike boy?” His ears prick and at the time I’d swear he actually nods his head yes (but it’s late and I’m sleepy so I could be seeing things). “Ok ay Pike it is,” I say around a yawn then add, “ Well Pike , I better make you a bed so we both can get some rest.” I st and to walk to the bedroom and he follow s me. I d i g a couple old comforters out of my closet and ma k e a spot for him in the kitchen next to a bowl of water. He sniff s at the blankets then look s at me. Yawning, “Sorry boy , best I c an do. I’m going to bed. Now get some sleep.”
     
    I watch him as he curl s up in the comforters then I head to the bathroom to brush my teeth. Watching myself in the mirror I notice the dark circle s that have been staying under my eyes a r e gone and even after working all day I look refreshed. Hmm! Must be that nap I took in the bath earlier.
     
                  I crawl in between my covers and I’m prepared to fall asleep when I fe el the movement on the bed. Pike ha s jumped in beside me and i s making himself comfortable. He la ys his hea d across the pillow next to me and his blue eyes lock on m ine . I d o n’t have the energy to kick him out, at least that’s what I tell myself. So I thr o w my arm around him, rubbing my fingers through his soft coat. He lick s my nose making me giggle. It’s been awhile since I’ve heard that sound come out of my mouth. Moving my hand up to rub his muzzle I tell him, “Thanks boy I needed that. And you can stay with me tonight but tomorrow you’re back in the kitchen. I don’t want my bed smelling like dog.” Not that he smell s like a normal dog. He actually smell s like the forest after a rain storm has washed it clean.
     
    For the first time in a year I sle ep without tossing and turning, without the dreams of Dad crashing. I ’m out until the warm sun peeking through my curtains force s my eyes open. Pike i s still stretched out beside me with his head on the pillow and my arm around him. We ha ve n’ t moved an inch. Stretching my arms over my head I sit up and look at the clock, 9 a . m. Good , I’ll be ready before Billy gets here. Rubbing Pike behind the ears I whisper, “Come on boy it’s time to start our day. How about I fix us some breakfast?”
     
    His eyes fl y open at the mention of food and he lick s my face . Gently pushing him back down and wiping off my cheek. “I’m not sure I can get use to these dog kisses. Gee z , you need a mint Pike.”
     
    He h a ng s his head like his feelings a re hurt and I fe el horrible. I’m not sure if he unde rst an d s what I said or why I feel the need to comfort him, but I do. Grabbing his muzzle in my hands I turn him to face me putting my nose to his. “I was kidding Pike. You can give me doggie kisses anytime. But if you’re going to be here awhile we will be getting you a doggie tooth br ush.”
     
    Letting go of his face and hopping out of bed I look back