TWENTY-TWO
“Okay, you little devil, get out here and mingle,” Rachel said, standing beside the open door to the hallway. “This is your big chance, so don’t blow it.”
The white fluffball waltzed into the dining room, flinging her tail about as she met the challenge. With her nose in the air to smell the surroundings, she meekly pranced forward between the observers.
“Good girl,” Angie said.
“Yeah, stay good,” Rachel said.
“Don’t mess with Benny,” Joe said.
They heard Benny spit after the mention of his name and saw him dive under the bed to hide. Rufus cautiously came near the prissy cat, walking ever so slowly with his head down. The two touched noses, each backing away afterwards. Precious continued to investigate her surroundings, eventually sitting on the arm of the couch so she c
