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Reva smiled at me, and then her eyes dropped to Doc and Marty. “Oh. My. God,” she gasped. “Who are these handsome fellas?” she cried. She dropped to her knees, and Marty and Doc pounced on her.

“Boys,” I called. They could get a little too excited and possibly take a person out.

“Oh my gosh,” Reva laughed. “You guys are so lovable.”

Marty let out a bark and turned a quick circle before going back to smother Reva with kisses.

“Down,” I called.

“I know I should tell them to get down,” Reva agreed, “but I also have come to the realization that if the way I’m supposed to go out is by too many dog kisses, then god take me now.” She wrapped her arms around Doc, and he leaned all his weight into her and knocked her over.

“Reva,” Snapper called.

“Stop,” she laughed as Marty licked her face, and Doc took interest in her pocket. “I don’t have any treats,” she called.

Jonas looked at me helplessly, and I shrugged.

This was entertaining. I loved people who fully embraced Doc and Marty’s craziness.

“What are you doing here, Reva?” he asked.

Reva managed to sit on her knees while Doc and Marty both sniffed her pockets. “I was going to invite you over for dinner.”

Jonas held up the pizza boxes. “We’re good.”

“I can see that,” she smiled. “I also didn’t know you had company.”

“That’s because if I told anyone that I had company, you all would be over here.” He motioned to me. “Reva, this is Lennox and her dogs Marty and Doc.”

“No,” Reva gasped. “How do you guys have such perfect names?” she cooed. “Should have brought Clover and Grover over to play with, huh, boys?”

Doc barked and placed his paw on her arm.

“That means yes,” I laughed.

“I see that,” Reva smiled. “You boys are so smart.”

“Reva,” Jonas called.

“I’m going, Snapper,” she mumbled. “I can’t help it if your girlfriend has the cutest dogs ever, and they love me.” She managed to stand and wiped her hands on her pants. “And you’re invited over for dinner tomorrow, and you can’t say no.” She wagged her finger at Jonas. “No excuses.” She turned to me and waved. “It was nice to meet you. Your boys are invited to dinner, also.”

“Uh, okay. We’ll be there,” I replied. “Can I bring anything?”

Reva shook her head and grabbed the door. “Just you and the puppies.” She glanced at Jonas. “And you can bring him as long as he isn’t cranky.” She pulled the door shut behind her, and Jonas flipped the lock.

“You tell no one you were here,” Jonas called.

“We’ll see about that,” Reva called. “See you tomorrow.”

“Uh, that was nice to meet her,” I whispered.

Jonas grunted and turned from the door. “We probably only have tonight before we get infiltrated by everyone.” He stalked into the kitchen with Doc and Marty following close behind.

“Okay?”

Jonas shook his head and set the pizza on the counter. “It is okay, Lennox, except I wanted as much time with you alone before I had to start sharing you with everyone.”

“Oh, well, I was kind of expecting you to be with me when I meet everyone.”

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