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“I hope he shows.”

Mom is worried.

Here, Mom.

Scratch my booty.

It’ll help.

Scratch, scratch, scratch.

“Maybe I waited too long.”

Okay, fine.

You can give me a hug.

But make it quick.

I already look ridiculous.

“Thanks, Bubbies. You’re the best.”

I am the best!

Wag, wag, wag.

What’s that sound?

I hear something.

I hear a truck.

It’s New Best Friend!

New Best Friend!

New Best Friend!

“Calmdown, Bubbies.”

Calm?

Who can be calm?

I haven’t seen New Best Friend in forever!

Where has he been?

New Best Friend!

New Best Friend!

New Best Friend!

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