Prologue

It is exactly ten weeks till Christmas, so it is snowing hard in Nome. You would be warmer in a pool in Anchorage at winter.

Kodi and Dusty have had a healthy relationship for one week now, meaning without a fight. Dusty has been feeling weird for days.

Chapter one

Surprise

"Dusty, what's wrong? You have had that stomach ache for a week now. I'm starting to get worried," Kodi said

"When are you never worried about me, and I know," Dusty whined. Her girl walked in and saw Dusty whine.

"Mommy, there is something wrong with Dusty," The girl yelled

The father came in and picked up Dusty. He turned around and headed out the door and to the vet. Kodi was left alone for an hour, pacing. About ten minutes later, Dusty walked out with the girl

"What's wrong, your trembling," Kodi asked

"Something wonderful,"

"What," Kodi asked again

"I'm pregnant," She began "You're going to be a father and a good one at that,"

"So we're going to have a family," Kodi asked

Dusty nodded. And Kodi added with a nuzzle, "I love you,"

"I love you too,"