"Where did you come up with Copernicus?"
"He's a famous astronomer, and Copper for short from the Fox and the Hound movie."
"Well, Copernicus it is. You know what the best part is?" Julie looked back at Randy and winked.
"What?"
"Copernicus gets to go with you when you guys head back home."
"What?" Allie looked at Randy and Julie, stunned.
"What? Really? Really?"
"I know I should have cleared with Mom first, but I am your uncle and consider it a birthday present to make up for all of the birthdays that I have missed over the years."
"Randy-"
"Come on, Allie. Can't get mad at me. It is my duty as an uncle to spoil my nephew. "
"Please, Mom? I promise I will take care of him. I will walk him, feed him, take care of him. I will even use my allowance and savings to buy his fo
