A broken boy, a spastic fish, a newly trained pup, and an extraordinarily loving man in the same condo could only lead to an emotional breakdown. And who, for the love of God, would ever have figured it to be Bernice? She barrelled in like a hurricane. Cody was scared, Moe was surprised, and Joey, who got moved to the living room, ignored that hand without flakes. She swept the lad into a sumo wrestler type hug while tears flowed from her eyes.
“You remember me, from the clinic yesterday? I was the woman behind the desk. Relax child, you’re safe with me. Your grandfather and I are dating.”
Cody looked at her, his mouth opened wide in surprise. “I got a grandfather? Does he like me? Where is he, I don’t see him?” He was looking everywhere.
“He’s away, honey, but he’s going to be back rea
