He tilts his head as if contemplating whether it’s worth complying before sitting on his haunches. Marlow rushes over to kneel down next to me and Waffles jumps in her lap, yipping with excitement. “I’m so proud of you, boy,” she croons as she scratches him behind the ears. I clear my throat. “What about me?” “You want a good scratch behind the ear too?” she taunts,
