“Nic called. He’ll be here soon. How do you feel about seeing him?” “I can’t wait.” Nic pops through the front door and is met by barking Brutus, followed by charging Daisy and Jasper. I can hear them from my room. “Hi, Nicky.” “Nic.” “Bop!” “Nickypoo!” “Dais!” “Hey.” “Ouch.” “Nicky.” Barking.