"Yes, I can." His mom giggled. "I most tell you, it's a childhood dream come true, Jeff. I've always wanted a dog." She snickered. "Well, now that you are a dog, what are we going to do?"
Jeff was about to answer when he heard the door to the house open. "Someone's home," he barked.
"How do you...oh, the ears..." Jamie said.
Jeff ran down the stairs to see who it was. It was Emma, his sister. But there was something different about her. She was supposed to be 12...but this Emma looked 19...He tried to think about that, but his canine instincts had him putting his paws on her excitedly.
"Hey, Jeff...you taking care of Mom while I'm away?"
Jamie came down the stairs, "Jeff, what is it..." She looked momentarily surprised at the more mature Emma.
"I should have known I couldn't surprise you with Jeff here..." Emma said. "Come on, Jeff...down."
"Surprise me?" Jamie asked.