Chapter 5

Kevin, Kylie, Kip, and Olivia stood outside watching a car drive off with Scout inside looking out the back window.

"I'm sure going to miss that dog," Kevin said.

"Me too," Kylie said.

"Goodbye, Scout," Kevin said crying.

"Cheer up," Kip said to his grandson. "Scout's going to a great home."

"I guess you're right," Kevin said.

Kyle came out of the house.

"Is the coast clear?" Kyle asked.

"Yes," Olivia replied. "The dog is gone."

Kyle walked over to everyone.

"I'm so proud of you two for taking such good care of that dog," Kyle said. "I've been thinking, and I think you are responsible enough to have a pet."

"Like what?" Kevin asked.

"Can we get a snake?" Kylie asked.

"No!" Kyle and Kevin shouted.

"You can have a fish," Kyle said.

"What kind of a fish?" Kylie asked.

"What kind of fish do you want?" Kyle asked.

"I want a goldfish," Kevin said.

"I want a betta," Kylie said.

"Goldfish!" Kevin shouted.

"Betta!" Kylie shouted.

"Goldfish!" Kevin shouted.

"Betta!" Kylie shouted.

"This is a going to take a while," Kyle said.

THE END