Walking the short distance back to Kevin’s place, his pup wearing his new ankle support, Joey noticed Kevin shivering. “You cold?”
“Yes, Sir,” he said through chattering teeth.
“Why didn’t you put on a warmer coat, then?”
“Uh, forgot.”
Joey was getting used to being able to tell when Kevin wasn’t telling the truth, but why would he lie over something like that? “Do you have a thick winter jacket? I know the other day when I saw you at Parker’s, you weren’t wearing anything waterproof.”
“No, Sir.”
“No to not having a warm coat, or no, you don’t have a waterproof?”
“Um, both, sorry.”
“Why?”
“Well, um, dunno. I guess I should get one, it’s October and I suppose it’ll be getting even colder.”
“Pup, please answer me honestly. Is it because you can’t afford one?” Joey asked, putting a
