“Aww.” Human Max made a noise that was part sympathetic, part amused. “So you can’t leave him alone? That’s too bad.” She thought about agreeing. Yes, I am so devoted to my dog I canceled my New Year’s Eve plans to tend to him. She looked over to where Dog Max was snort-snoring. “I could leave him alone—he’s fine. Honestly, he’s my excuse. The truth is, I’m committed to staying home in my pajamas and watching cheesy Christmas movies.”
