“Prissy! I missed you!” Kiki picked her up and nuzzled her fur, and looked up at Taren. “Thank you for taking such good care of her for me.”

“The guys at the station hated to see her go. She was quickly becoming the station mascot.” He chuckled. “Erica was upset when I picked her up from the station this afternoon. It was too funny.”

Kiki smiled. “Well, please be sure to thank them for me.” She set Prissy down and the cat took her place in front of the fire again. “Wow! She’s really making herself at home here, isn’t she?”

Evelyn laughed. “Oh, it’s okay. We’re glad you’re both...