November 28, 2021

White Dog tried to lift the mood in the room, pre-dinner. "It is not such a big change," she told the drooping family. "Dad still is at home with us even though he goes back to his job. We still will have treat time. He still will be here to give us pets and attention. Besides, this is Sunday, the end of EVERY weekend, not a last day of vacation."

Then she looked at Steve. "Everyone is very nervous about your vacation ending, especially Roman. Maybe take a few minutes when you are both working in the kitchen to reassure him that he has nothing to fear and that no one will even notice a change tomorrow. They love you so much."