I wake up rubbing my eyes. The couch is so warm and comfortable. I look around to see the old lady sitting in her rocking chair reading her book. She has short gray hair that reach her shoulders and bangs that sweep above her eyes and tuck behind her ears. She has light brown eyes that shine. Big round glasses that go around her neck so she can read. Her clothes are a big baggy peach sweater like top and dark blue jeans. The socks are peach with white dots. She sure knows her fashion. She glances over at me.

"Well, good morning! How was your rest?", she beams a smile at me.

"Very good! Thank you!", I smile back relaxing.

"Welcome! Your breakfast is on the stove and toast is in the toaster."

"Thank you!", I instantly get up and go to the kitchen. The food is scrambled eggs, toast, and corned beef hash. Everything looks amazing! My stomach makes a loud growl sound and I instantly hear the lady chuckle in the other room. How embarrassing. I haven't ate since Mojo left me on the sidewalk. I quickly fill a plate and sit on the couch. I start stuffing my face enjoying every bite. This is so good. My heart started to pound. Is this happiness? It's been awhile since I've been happy. My taste buds dance on my tongue for every bite I take. My body relaxes even more as it knows it's being taken care of. I finish sitting there smiling.

"That was so good!", My eyes sparkle at her.

"Aw, I'm glad! It seems you were very hungry! Maybe I will make more then normal for dinner!"

"Dinner?"

"Yes dinner! You...are staying correct?"

" I don't want to be a bother!"

" Oh honey, you're no bother at all! In fact, nobody visits an old woman. Your company means the world to me."

"What about your family?"

"Oh they are to busy to visit." , she loses eye contact with me. I feel my heart hurt a bit.

"I will stay! I don't really have a home anyway."

"Oh yes you do! Right here!", She looks up at me with a serious look on her face. I stare at her. It finally sunk in and I run over to hug her with tears streaming down my face.

"I...I'm Boomer"

"It's nice to meet you, Boomer. My name is Cordelia.", right then her voice sounded like the sweetest noise I have ever heard. So gentle and kind. I continue to cry and she hugs me tight. This is my new home. Hopefully this is where I belong.

"Now lets go out and get you some new clothes!", she breaks the peaceful silence., "You need a shower as well."

"R...Right!", with that we both let go and stand up. She walks off to go grab her purse I presume. I stretch and yawn. This is the best day ever!
Time passes and we ended up going to several stores. I got some clothes now! We get home after some ice cream and she tells me to take a shower. I stare at her with my head cock to the side. A shower huh? She sees me not moving and gestures to take my clothes off. I hesitate. What if my tail and ears are real? I can feel them move with each emotion I have and every movement I make. They feel real. She gestures to me again. I slowly start to take the cat outfit off. Hey look, I have feet and hands! No outfit! I smile at her and she stares.

"Well, take the accessories off as well", she says going over and pulls on them.

"OW!", I scream with watery eyes.

"T..They...", she pulls on them more.

"Oooowww!"

"They're...real?!", she steps backwards away from me.

I stare at her and my eyes water more. Now is the kicking out time. Goodbye home. Cordelia shakes her head then takes a deep breathe, "Alright, well...into the shower now!" She pushes me along and into the bathroom. Is she...gonna still keep me?