An older man, really looking like an ex hippie with his long hair tied back in a plait and a beard that put Six’s to shame, walked up. He grinned at seeing Jack, lifting a hand.
“Jackie-Boy!” he greeted.
“Hi Uncle Tony.” Jack replied sheepishly. “Uncle Tony, this is Katelynn Foster.” he placed a hand to her shoulder gently. “My girlfriend.”
“Oh ho! Congratulations tiger.” grinned Tony before smiling at Katelynn. “And aren’t you a doll?”
She blushed under his scrutiny but kept her gaze on his though her shoulders squeezed together slightly. “Hello..nice to meet you..” She brought her hand forward for him to shake.
“Pleasure.” Tony said as he took her hand and kissed the back of it. “So what can I do you for Jackie-Boy? Roxy sick again?” he asked.
“Oh no. No, we’re here for Katelynn. She’d really love to have a dog, and when I told her about your shelter she wanted to come see.”
“Perfect! It’s after Christmas season and sadly we get a lot of dogs, mostly puppies, from people who didn’t think things through when they got them as presents.” Tony said, “So lemme show you through to the dogs. Don’t turn away an older dog, though. They’re just as good as a puppy. Less training, too.” he added on a wink before opening the gate way for them to go through.
Jack Maple 