Chapter 63

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The sun was peeking over the jagged edge of the distant mountains to open a new day when Craig finally pulled into his parking place. Sitting at the kitchen table, Roy had dozed off, Sam at his side. He hadn’t quite been willing to put the dog back in his crate when they’d returned to Craig’s apartment, so they’d waited together. Sam heard the familiar vehicle and sprang to his feet, waking Roy in the process.

Sam seemed to have none of Roy’s misgivings about how Craig might act. Sam felt secure and was just glad to see his partner and master come home. But Roy was not nearly that settled yet. He chewed his lip, not sure whether to jump up and meet Craig at the door or take a more laid-back attitude and just wait and see.