He follows me inside. I'm not sure who's more shocked about this turn of events: Edward or me.
He's cautious, more so than I've ever seen him, as if unsure he's actually here.
I let Odin free, and he runs off, only to return with his favorite toy. He lays it at Edward's feet as he sits on the couch, and they play for a few minutes while I grab us beers.
I purposely sit down across from him, the coffee table between us as a barrier. I need distance if I'm going to do this.
Swallowing, I look up.
"Edward..."
Sunday, January 23, 2011
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Good boy Jasper, let it out.
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