Rodney stopped talking, he was tired, and that tiredness wasn't physical, it came from the heart.

On one hand, he had to force a smile on the outside world, and when night fell, he had to face the loneliness inside.

The hotel he was staying at was close enough that he didn't need to drive.

Keith helped him and walked slowly towards the hotel.

Upon entering the hotel suite, he caught a glimpse of a dog in the suite, a Shiba Inu.

He had always loved Shiba Inu's and never thought his brother would have one.

Rodney was lying on the bed when the dog ran up to his cheek...