Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 21:33:00 -0400
From: JOHN C <jfamcam@gmail.com>
Subject: Colin and his Hitckhikers

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Colin and his Hitchhikers   Part III  - Shep



Josh    					Jimmy



The sun again shone bright through Colin's bedroom. He untangled himself
from sexy naked Jimmy first and then from Josh. He wiggled out from between
them and made for the bathroom. He took his pee and got in the
shower. Shortly, again he heard the pee splashing the water toilet and then
boys at the shower door.

"Can we shower with you like yesterday?" Josh asked.

"Come on in boys, you didn't shower last night."

A sleepy Jimmy asked, " Pops, can you wash me."

"Hey don't forget me, Pops," Josh sang out.

The boys were regressing more and more it seemed to Pops. It was like they
had to be so strong for so long and so grown up. Now without that pressure,
they were little boys again less mature than their years. Colin didn't know
how to cope with it other than to humor and accept their regression. He
knew he had to talk to Chris about it.

Pops soaped up his wash cloth and started on Jimmy. He did his chest and
raised one arm and got his arm pit, then around the back and between his
crack, back to the front and over his groin and pecker. He dropped down to
one knee and did his thighs and again around the back again, then down his
legs to his ankles . He helped Jimmy pick up one foot and Jimmy held on to
his shoulders to steady himself. As pops did Jimmy's feet and the bottom on
his toes, it tickled and Jimmy squirmed around brushing his middle into
pop's face. Pops looked up Jimmy was laughing from the tickles.

"I'm sorry Pops, it tickles."

Smiling, pops, said, "It's ok Jimmy, try to stay still while I do the other
foot."

"Yes Pops."

Josh had been watching allthe attention Jimmy was getting and it gave him a
boner. He was waiting for pops to wash him just like Jimmy. He couldn't
help but rub himself.

Pops, got Jimmy's other foot and Jimmy squirmed a bit but didn't fall into
Pops.

"OK, bud rinse off."

"Don't I need my hair washed?"

"Rinse off and I'll wash your hair after I wash, Josh."

Josh smiled he was happy it was his turn.

"Looks like your one eyed buddy wants to splash out some baby makers?"

"`Yeah, I don't know why."

"After we shower we'll have that talk about woodies."

"YEAH!!" yelled Jimmy.

"Do you need me to wash you?"

Josh looked down and nodded his head; he uttered a weak little "yes"

Pops, just used his hands, no wash cloth, fearing it would be too rough on
Josh's back.

Again down on one knee, he soaped his hands and did Josh's chest, he went
to Josh's back and as gently as possible washed the welts and bruises
there. Josh's breath deepened and quickened. Pops continued over his butt
and between his crack. Josh utter "OHH, OHH," he grabbed onto pops. Wrapped
his arms around pops' neck with his middle against his chest. Josh's boned
up, so very hard pecker twitched once and then again and again and let out
his baby makers. Splash after splash hit pop's chest. Josh held onto pops
squeezing him. Pops rinsed his soapy hands and held Josh to him. Josh had
his head on pop's shoulder. Josh started crying uncontrollably.

"It's ok Josh, it's ok. Nothing to worry about."

Josh sobbing like baby cried out ,"I'm so sorry pops, I'm sorry. So sorry"

"Nothing to be sorry about."

"I don't know what's wrong with me." He continued to cry. "I don't want to
be big anymore."

"It's ok you can be my little boy here in the house and out side you only
have to 13 years old. I'll help take care of Jimmy. You don't have to
protect him, I WILL, one will hurt you or Jimmy again."

Pops, picked Josh up and rinsed him off. Then out of the shower and dried
him as well as himself off. He got a towel around his middle and one around
Josh.

He was sitting on the toilet and holding Josh on his lap. "Jimmy your hair
isn't very dirty, we can wash it tomorrow."

Jimmy seeing the upset state of his brother said, "Right pops, I'll be out
in a second you take care of Josh."

Pops took Josh out to his bed and sat down and rocked Josh as if he was a
much, much, younger child. After a few minutes he asked, "Do you want me to
put the lotion on your back?"

Josh nodded yes and laid face down on the bed. Pops got the lotion and from
neck to knee applied it to Josh. Jimmy came in with (SURPRISE) a towel
wrapped his middle. He laid down next to Josh and held his hand.

Tears were falling from his eyes, "I'm so sorry you got so hurt bad for
me. Thank you so much, you are the best big brother ever. Pops is gonna
take care of both of us now. You can just be my big brother who is the best
baseball player ever."

Pops applied the lotion to Jimmy.

Josh still lying face down, lifted his head and asked softly, "Pops tell us
about woodies.".

"Well, woodies are big hard penises. There anything else."

The two yelled "POPS!!"

"Ok, ok, well your pecker has two jobs, pissing which is boring and sending
out baby makers (the fancy adult word for them is sperm), which it loves to
do. It can't put the baby makers into a girl if it is all soft and
squishy. Girls you know have kind of tight hole called a vagina. To get in,
your pecker has to be hard and strong. Then by rubbing inside the nice warm
vagina, most guys call it a pussy, even girls call it a pussy; anyway by
rubbing your baby makers shoot up inside the girl and find her eggs and
make a baby. You probably know most of that from sex education. Anyway your
pecker thinks this is the coolest thing it can do and it's right. There is
just one problem your pecker is not very smart. He is very enthusiastic but
sure ain't smart. So at the least little thing he says to himself, "Baby
Making Time," gotta get ready and he stands up hard and tall. The fancy
proper name is called getting an erection.  Especially when you are young,
when you first are able to have baby makers, your pecker goes crazy and
likes to practice. It can even splash out your baby makers when you are
asleep at night, while you are dreaming it gets big and hard and splashes
them out. Maybe you get naked to shower... ut oh it thinks time to get
ready and stands up big and strong but there is no girl there to make
babies; it's not very smart. Most times looking at a book or talking about
sexy stuff or seeing sexy stuff will wake him up. He has a mind of his own
and he always wants to splash out it's baby makers. One time a boy kissed a
girl after dancing and his pecker was so sure it was time; he sprang a big
woodie. The boy said not now stupid to himself. He thought it was only to
himself, but the girl heard him. She thought it was sweet because his
pecker liked her so much.  He likes it when you rub him and when you use up
some of the sperm you make it gets tired and doesn't need to let out the
sperms or practice so much. That's kind of what I know about woodies and
your pecker. Oh your pecker is called lots of names like dick, cock,
Johnson, one eyed buddy.  Do you have any questions?"

"So why did Brown want to put his pecker in me?"

"Hmm, well, the human body is made up of a million different chemical and
electrical connections. It is an amazing thing, really amazing.  In each
person there is an ... lets call it an attraction switch ...The attraction
switch kind of gets turned on during puberty.  Puberty is happening to you
now Josh and will be soon for Jimmy. It is when you change from a boy to a
man. It is a slow process in some ways but way too fast in others. It lets
you have physical capabilities like having baby makers but doesn't let your
feelings and understanding grow at the same rate. Most guys are attracted
to girls. God made most guys that way so they would always make babies and
there would be the continuation of the specie. But God also made guys who
are attracted to guys and girls attracted to girls. It's called being gay
or homosexual. He also made folks who are attracted to young people and not
older people. He made people with girl parts but a man's brain and feelings
and girls with boys parts.  These things happen in nature, in animals as
well. It's a matter of the attraction switch you are given. But all people
should have caring for the person they are having sex with. There needs to
be a control in everyone when to have sex. Is your partner willing and
wanting like you are? If the answer to that question is no then right
minded caring people keep it in their pants. I'm guessing Brown is
attracted to young and gay and does not have the control he should. That's
the best, I can do for you Josh."


"Wow, there is a lot to having woodies."

Pops smiled, "yes there is Josh."

"How about breakfast, it's time to get dressed now. Put on some of those
sexy new clothes and let me see how good you look. Is today the day we are
supposed to find a dog today?"

"YES IT IS AND YOU KNOW IT" Jimmy yelled.

"Oh are you coming with us nature boy."

"Pops stop teasing, it was one night without clothes and I liked it. Of
course, I'll wear clothes outside."

"OK Jimmy, I'll not tease any more.... How about oatmeal with blue berries
for breakfast?  "

"Yeah that sounds super yummy, pops. Would you like that Josh?"

"Yeah we used to have oatmeal with dad. Sure"

Colin though back, yes, he and Timmy did have oatmeal a lot; often with
blue berries.

"I remember your dad liked it, too."

"You got him breakfast?" Josh asked.

"Yeah, sometimes."

"I bet he did a lot of the things he did with us because he liked doing
them with you."

"That's so nice of you to say Josh, I hope it's true. It would be nice to
know. Scoot now clothes."

"Yes Sir, pops." Jimmy said as he scurried buck naked to the other bedroom.

Colin got dressed of course. The phone rang it was Robbie.

"Hey Colin, how is it going?"

"It's going, I didn't think having the boys would be soo exhausting. Do you
think Chris could come up? Josh especially is having these periods of
regression. I mean normally 13 year old boys do not want to be held on your
lap and there's other stuff. I'm sure it's a reaction to finally getting
away from that farm and that scum Brown.  Who wouldn't have issues after
what he's been through?"

"You still want to keep them don't you."

"Oh yes, now more than ever. I love them Robbie more than life itself. Do
you have any news?"

"Quite a bit actually. I sent the brief to doc Elsberry. I hope to have the
hearing Monday in front of a Judge Goodman. Ironic name eh. I'll let you
know later today. I don't want to give Brown and Children's Services a lot
of time to prepare. The lawyer, doc recommended, a Derik Pulaski, is
excellent. He has Judge Goodman's ear as well and is going to alert him of
the more criminal issues in the custody hearing. He has connections with
law enforcement and the prosecutors office to go after Brown and
Silver. Already there is a plan in place to get a sample of Brown's
DNA. The local sheriff's office is going to call him on the pretext of
needing information on the run away boys. Offer him coffee whatever and get
the sample that way. Most ingenious, I think. He also is connected to the
state director of Children's Services. He is going to quietly get a list of
all of Silver's cases and start investigating each placement. No doubt if
she is receiving a kick back from Brown there are others and other kids at
risk. I love this man, really you must have had someone watching over you
to have gone to doc Elsberry and him have the connection to Derik
Pulaski. Just amazing, I am believing all the more in your story of Josh's
dream."

"Great news, Robbie, Grreeat News!!! One thing, I think we have to protect
the boys, especially Josh from any involvement with Brown or Silver. Maybe
testimony in chambers or a different room with a video feed; do you think
that can be arranged?"

"Excellent thought, I'll go over that with Pulaski. The plan is to arrest
or at least hold both Brown and Silver at the hearing. At Brown's trial
Josh will have to testify. But we will have time to prepare him as well as
Chris working with him. I would like to come up this weekend with Chris. If
it's all right; we can get a motel; if space is an issue."

"I would love some adult company. Yes, please come Robbie. We will manage;
please no motel. I want you to get to know the boys. They are
fantastic. You and Chris will both love them. When will you be up?"

" Is tomorrow morning ok?"

"YES, YES, tomorrow it is. Hey we got a late start with a few complications
this morning; so I gotta get breakfast and then find a dog breeder. If
there isn't anything else; I'll see you tomorrow; text when you are getting
close."

"Will do. I'll see you tomorrow. Have fun dog shopping."

"Thanks Robbie, you are the best."

Colin started whistling "A Happy, Happy Tune" as he went to make
breakfast. While he was on the phone the boys had occupied themselves with
TV. The oatmeal was instant and the berries only needed washing . He put
out cream and sugar. "Hey where is my coffee maker and table setter?"

"Waiting on you Pops."

Jimmy jumped to the coffee maker and turned it on and filled the
water. Josh put out bowls and silverware. In two minutes they sat for
breakfast.

"You sure perked up," Josh said.

"Well I just heard from my lawyer friend, Robbie. Seems we got a real good
team working for you guys. I think we are gonna nail Brown good, real good
as well as Silver. He is coming up from New Jersey, tomorrow to go over
stuff and will stay over for the hearing Monday. He is bringing his partner
Chris. They are gay and great people; no, need to be afraid. You'll see
they are so nice. They would stay at a motel if you are not comfortable but
I said no. I didn't have the chance to ask you. You think it's all right?"

"I can't go through life thinking every guy is like the scum bag Brown. So
sure, I mean they have already been helping us. It would be mean to not be
nice to them." Josh said.

"Yeah, I guess, I bet you are going to say I can't be nature boy. Aren't
you?"

"Yes I am Jimmy."

"OK, but maybe I'll shower with them."

Pops and Josh broke out laughing.

"No Jimmy O'Shea, No way... you can shower with the Josh or by
yourself. It's time for you to respect adult privacy."

"Aww pops that's no fun."

"Too bad, James O"Shea"

Josh was laughing and laughing almost turning blue.

"What's so funny, Joshua O'Shea?"

Josh caught his breath and babbled out," You sounded just like dad; when
Jimmy would get him really upset he would call him James O'Shea and me
Josha just like you just did."

"Yup and I would call him Timothy Scott O'Shea when he upset me, too."

They had a good laugh at that as well.

"Anyway, did you get the message, Jimmy?"

A contrite Jimmy said "Yes pops, but I was only teasing you like you teased
me about being nature boy."

"Really?"

"Yup, I wouldn't do that with someone who wasn't my grandpa. I only do that
cause I love you and want to be with you all the time."

"Come here James O'Shea."

Jimmy got up off his chair and went over to Pops. Colin grabbed and held
him tight and then started tickling his bony ribs, then kissed his head and
cheeks a bunch of times and put him down.

" I only do that to boys I love and always want with me."

Josh was just sitting there kind of not in the game.

Joshua O"Shea, "come over here as well, you are complicit with your
brother."

Josh did of course he was expecting the tickling but let Pops grab him and
tickle his bony ribs and them Pops smothered him with kisses as well all
over his face. Finally Pops put him down.

His sparkling blue eyes looked up at pops and said "I love you, pops" and
he kissed Pops on his cheek. Jimmy did the same and said, "me too pops, I
love you." A squeezy group hug was had by the three. Until pops broke it,
"Ok enough of this mushy stuff...lets find a German Sheppard dog kennel."

"But we like the mushy stuff Pops, don't we Josh?"

"Yes, we didn't get any at the farm."

"Ok one more hug."

The smiling boys jumped into his arms and pops made like he was eating them
and kissing their necks and ears, their cheeks got tons of kisses as well
as their foreheads. Then he alternated tickling one and then the other.

"Stop pops I gotta pee...please stop"

"Mee too pops I gotta pee too." Jimmy said

They jumped up holding themselves and ran to the bathroom.

Pops cleaned up the breakfast dishes. Josh came in and helped. Jimmy
said. "you didn't say nothing about our new clothes don't we look good."

"Sorry, you looked good enough to eat. Maybe I'll have some more. You are
two very sharp looking guys. Don't go out and get married on me now. "

Things settled down and Pops got on the computer looking for German
Sheppard breeders. It was a little difficult with the two boys hanging on
him but inside he loved it. He found one about 40 miles away and gave them
a call.  They had two pups a male and a female, 3 months old, with all
their shots and house broken. Colin talked price a little, $1500.00 was
their firm bottom price. He was told the dog could be brought back for a
full refund if there was any issues, whatever. Colin asked if the breed was
good with 2 rambunctious boys, 11 and 13. He was assured their breed was
super gentle with kids unless someone acted threateningly toward one of
their masters. If you get a good trainer and we can recommend one they will
protect when given the protect command and die for their masters if need
be. Colin was impressed and promised to be there right after lunch. There
were pictures of the two dogs. The female seemed standoffish but the male
just acted like he loved everybody.

Jimmy saw a little video of him and said, "I like him." It was Josh who
added the, "me too," this time.

"Should we take the ride then? Want to bring lunch?"

Josh said, "Yeah, you are spending so much money we should save where we
can."

"Good level headed thinking Josh, I know why your dad left you in charge."

"I don't wanna be in charge any more Pops. You said that is your job."

"Right you are, son. I didn't mean it that you should be in charge now. But
you showed good sense."

"Aww I like going out to eat."

"When you got the money to pay you can Jimmy. We can't waste Pops' money."

"OK, but I still like going out."

"We'll do it another time, Jimmy; maybe when Robbie and Chris are here."

Josh helped Pops, make ham and cheese sandwiches on rye bread with a little
mayo and mustard. Between him and pops they eat almost as much as they put
in the sandwiches. Pops smiled at Josh as he popped another slice of cheese
in his mouth. Josh slipped a piece of ham into his.

"Hey, what's going on over there, "Jimmy yelled.

Pops turned and said, "Noffin, Jimmmmie" with half the cheese falling out
of his mouth.

"You guys are eating up all the savings."

"Yuff," Josh replied as he tried to swallow down his ham.

"Make the sandwiches and no more nibbling you hear Joshua O'Shea and you
too Colin O'Brian."

"Yeff fir."

"Don't talk with your mouths full neither." Jimmy said as he went back to
his TV watchin.

Packed up with the sandwiches and fruit drinks for the boys, cold green tea
for pops they were off.

The 45 minute drive went fast as the boys again debated whether baseball or
basketball was the best sport. They also debated what to call the dog and
decided on Shep. They pulled up a long drive to a nice sized ranch
house. In the back yard were several dog houses, where the older breeding
dogs were kept during good weather. A nice matronly lady came out of the
house with 2 dogs on leashes.

"Hi, Mr. O'Brian?"

"Yes, Mrs. Galuchi?"

"Right you are; these are two dogs we have available." The female has been
having a hard time lately but the male is full of all sorts of energy."

The male was pulling on the leash and wanting to say hello to the boys. "He
wants to say hello. Do you want to take his leash Mr. O'Brian."  "Sure."

With the pup being closer now to Jimmy he jumped up on Jimmy's chest and
started licking him. He then went to Josh and sniffed and sniffed and
licked his hand. Jimmy said "Here boy." But the pup stayed by Josh and
licked him some more. Josh bent down to a knee and the pup licked his face
over and over and then put his head on Josh's leg. Josh petted his back and
scratched his ears. Mrs. Galuchi said, "You can hold his leash he won't run
on you."

Josh took the leash and they took a little walk. Jimmy jumping up and down
saying, "let me hold him."

Mrs. Galuchi whispered to Colin, "Is the older boy alright, has he been
hurt?"

"Well, to be honest he has been hurt I don't want to go into the
details. Very perceptive of you."

"Oh it wasn't me it was the pup. See the way he jumped on the younger boy
but not on the older. He licked his hand and when he bent down his
face. How gentle he was with the older boy. He sensed the hurt. Dogs are
amazing animals. He wants to give the older boy all the love he needs to
heal."

"Really, that fast."

"Oh yes, their sense of smell somehow tells them. You will have a fine
loving animal if you take him. He is so smart. One of the smartest dogs,
I've ever had and he is only 3 month old. I really should keep him and
breed him. His father is getting old. He is 10 years now and his mom is 8
years. Dogs mellow as do people and a lot of that mellow, calmness can be
transferred to their young. I love seeing my pups go to a situation where
they will be loved and will love back. I can see those boys will be very
good to the pup. You said you were interested in a trainer."

"Yes, I think that is important, don't you."

"Very much so, the man I would recommend will train the dog only with the
love that is in his heart. When he is done, the dog will know almost a
hundred commands. So, you and the dog will be better able to
communicate. The dog will know what to do for you and that's all he will
want. A Sheppard only wants to sever his master. In this case masters, he
only wants to share his love unconditionally."

The boys came running back with the pup leading the way. He jumped on
Jimmy, his paws on his chest. He was amazingly different with Josh and
again licked his hand. Colin was in the process of paying Mrs. Galuchi, she
dropped the price to $1300.00. "I love seeing my pups go to a good family,
Mr. O'Brian and I can tell; your's will be the best for this pup. Could you
maybe send me a picture of him with the boys every now and again?"

"It will be a pleasure. How big will he grow to?"

His father stands about 5 foot on his hind legs and weighs about 90 lbs. So
some where close to that maybe a bit larger I would guess. When he's grown
it would be a stupid man who would try to break into your house. Say if you
want to breed him I would love to have his off spring. You can do that in
another year or so. He'll be a little randy but looks like you'll have a
couple of other randy ones around."

Colin smiled he really liked Mrs. Galuchi, her pups were her babies. Her's
certainly was not a puppy mill operation. "I think that would be a great
experience for the boys as well. Could you put it on your calendar to
contact me when you think he is ready, so we'll know when to bring him
over? Mrs. Galuchi, I don't need to save the $200.00 could you give me some
dog food for Shep, I think that is what we decided on the way over. This
way he'll get what he is used to. And can I have your email, I'm sure
questions will come up."

"My pleasure."

Pops took care of the payment. Mrs. Galuchi got Shep's food, leash and
doggie bed. She hugged the pup. I hope to see you soon Shep. Jimmy, Josh,
DO NOT FEED SHEP PEOPLE FOOD. He will act like he wants it but do not do
it; he can get sick from people food. OK Promise me."

"We won't, we promise. Thanks, Mrs. Galuchi, we'll bring him back to see
you."

The boys and Shep, played all afternoon. As diner time came up Colin was
busy preparing the meal. Tonight he vowed to eat healthy with baked tilapia
fish, backed potatoes, spinach . He garnished the fish with peppers, onions
and mushrooms. The smells were getting him hungry.

Jimmy came in. "Pops, Shep only wants to stay with Josh. I don't know why;
I was good with him."

"Yes I saw that, Mrs Galuchi told me about that. Shep will want to play
more with you but he senses Josh is hurting. And he is... not just the
bruises on his back but inside, in his heart he is hurt. He took an awful
beating to protect you, Jimmy. He is not that much older but he did it
because your dad told him to take care of you. He's just sad inside in his
heart that it hurt so much. As crazy as it seems, I bet he would do it
again to protect you.  Shep wants to help him heal by loving him as much as
he can. Don't be jealous, maybe go over and hug him like Shep is. What do
ya think?"

"Thanks, pops. Thanks for splaining that. I'll do what you said and ask if
I can be by him too."

"Good boy, you are a good brother too."

"Hey Josh, is it ok if I stay close to you too, like Shep is. He sure does
love you."

"Sure, a guys needs all the hugs he can get. I don't know why Shep wants to
stay by me."

"I do, cause you are the best big brother ever and he knows it."

"Aww you are getting all mushy."

"Maybe, but it is true." Jimmy sat on the floor and leaned into Josh,
together they petted Shep and scratched his ears. Every now and then the
pup would lift his head and kiss Josh, Then, he looked at Jimmy and kissed
his hand, too.

 Pops, looked on from the kitchen, he snapped a picture with his phone and
sent it to Mrs. Galuchi with a one word caption in caps. THANKS.  Shep was
a member of the family.

"Ok come and get it guys, diner is ready. Who is gonna feed Shep?"

"I will" Jimmy said.  "I will" Josh said .

"Well, I think you guys should take turns so Shep knows you both care for
him. Do rock, paper, scissors to figure out who is first. Fair?"

"Yup" was the reply in unison.

"Two out of three?" Josh asked.

"OK"

Jimmy won but Josh thinking fast got Shep his water.

Diner was great. The boys really liked the fish.

This is great Pops, "Josh said.

Jimmy said, "uh hun, with his mouth stuffed."

"Now who is talking with their mouth full little brother."

Jimmy swallowed, "Least I wasn't eating all the savings from not eating
out. Like you too did."

"You are right Jimmy, we should have at least offered you some. Maybe
tomorrow if it doesn't turn cold I'll do another fish meal, salmon on the
grill outside with Robbie and Chris here."

"If it tastes like this, right on pops."

"Oh better."

The boys cleaned up after diner. Pops supervised. Shep, tried to get some
people food. The boys kept their promise to Mrs. Galuchi and gave him a
doggie treat. Pops called the dog trainer, a Mr. Herdandez, an appointment
was made for Tuesday for him to start training , Shep. Pops figured if all
went well at the custody hearing, he would get the boys back in school
Tuesday or Wednesday.  The boys took Shep for a walk to do his stuff. Josh
walked him out and Jimmy raced back with him. Pops said the boys should
shower. They got undressed in their room Josh sat on the bed and took off
his shirt, Shep jumped up on the bed and kicked his back. He made little
crying sounds. Josh had to turn around and hug him. "It's ok Shep, it's
getting better, thanks buddy."

Jimmy saw and understood all the more about Shep loving Josh. After showers
Jimmy asked, "can Shep sleep with us tonight."

"Well, maybe you can sleep in your own bed, I don't think with Shep there
you'll have a bad dream. What do you think Josh?"

"Can I come to you if I get feeling bad?"

"Always, Josh, any time, day or night."  "Ok I'll try I think it might be
fun. Shep is our best friend."

They watched a movie all together on the floor. It was over at 10:30. "You
two brush your teeth and do your pee and get in bed. I'll take Shep out for
his pee."

"We should do that pops." Josh said.

"Ohh I don't get any alone time with Shep."

"I just meant it should be our job to walk him"

"And it will be on every cold snowy morning."

"I will do it Pops. I don't want him having a problem trying to hold it. "

Pops smiled, "I know you would Josh you are a fine young man. You get the
morning shift and depending whether you are ready for bed we'll share the
late night run. OK."

"OK"

"What about me." Jimmy said.

"You'll get your turn too, don't worry"

Pops thought this morning Josh wanted no part of any responsibility and
wanted to be his little boy. Quite a difference now. He loaded up on doggie
treats and took Shep for his walk. It was a clear cool night and the brisk
air felt good to Colin. "Shep you are a very welcome addition to our little
family. Please God, keep us together."