Barrel finished eating, enjoying the show Eva was putting on. The pup was trying hard to get her food, and she was trying to keep it from him. The poor little guy was tuckered out after half an hour.
Barrel laughed as the pup lay with its head on Eva's lap, tired. He reached forward, pulling the pup away. "I'll put him on a bundle of blankets in the bedroom."
Eva gave him a nod. "I'll clean up the kitchen and get the dishes started."
Barrel took the pup to the bedroom, setting it on a few blankets. The pup was out before he could even get to the door. He walked down the hallway, freezing at the bathroom door. He needed a shower. But he also knew Eva needed one.
"Hey, Eva." He walked down the hallway, peeking around the corner. She stood at the sink, washing the dishes.
"Yeah?"
"I'm g
