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When's Nellie coming back?
I stretch my back a little and look out the window, keeping watch. Nick took her in the car ages ago.
I'm bored and want to play.
It must be a really long walk today, that's why he didn't take me - I only have little legs.
Nick's car pulls up outside, I bark excitedly and go running for the door.
They're back, they're back, come play with me!
The front door opens.
Wait, where's Nellie?
I tilt my head, confused. Nick is carrying her lead.
Why's Nick crying? Why does he look so sad? Where’s -
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