Chapter 161

“For fuck’s sake,” Becky mumbled, and he had to bite his lip to stop the chuckle. Becky had been avoiding him all morning, and this was the first time she had stood close enough to him for them to have an actual conversation, unfortunately, it wasn’t the time or place. Instead they were both in agreement with the complete inappropriateness of a puppy as a present. “What’s his name?” Abby asked as she cuddled the golden retriever puppy. “You get to name him,” Heather said, standing back and surveying the scene she had orchestrated with a very pleased-with-herself smile on her face. “I think I’ll name him… Freddie,” she said and both Barry and Jonathon snorted. Barry would take great delight in informing his friend that his daughter had named her puppy after him. “Did you happen to get food or a bowl or any toys?” Becky asked Heather. Heather rolled her eyes, “You can get those,” she said. “In fact, why don’t you run out now and get them.” “No,” Barry said, “we’ll figure something out fo