#scarsdale

"Well." She considers. "I have a spider, a dragon, and a rat. It must needs be compatible."

"And not yippy yappy."

"Well... a cat might be fine too." He says

"Do you want a dog?"

"But.. mmm" Thought "Not sure honey.. I know it sounds weird but my mind is wandering about it. I don't want a cat that looks too much like Yorrick if we get one. That would bum me out and not be fair"

She nods. "Well, let's get settled and see how it works. Jacob is like a puppy..."

A laugh "Okay now I don't want one" He lifts her chin with a finger so he can give her a soft kiss, then parts "So, we seem packed. Where would you like to have dinner tonight? Your folks as it maybe a while? If it's not an imposition on them, or some place more private?"

"Mama always cooks for an army... and.. " Sniffs. "Oh, she knows you are here. I smell brisket."

"I think then the choice has been made for.." He sniffs "Oh that smells good. Yes, well ,wouldn't want to hurt her feelings"

"That is why thou art such a good boyfriend. Considerate."

"yes, let's call it that as my stomach growls when I smell that" somber nod

"Aye. How you suffer." She takes his hand, leading him downstairs.

"And I love it" He admits hand taken, he is lead

(End scene)