My now transformed dog ran into the room to see me. "Mrs. Blair, are you alright?"

"Oh yes, Dear. A bit shaken up, but I'm alright."

"You sure?"

"Quite sure, Dear. Are YOU alright?"

"Oh yes, you needn't worry about me, Mrs. Blair."

"I should know that by now!" I smiled proudly, but my Colleen looked troubled.

Colleen slowly made her way over and sat down next to me. "So….are you mad at me right now?"

I stared, shocked. "MAD at you? Sweetheart, never! I don't think I could be prouder of anyone else."

Colleen looked into my eyes. "Mrs. Blair…now that you know our secret.."

"Dear, if I must keep this a secret, rest assured I must. So..this is where you go whenever I can't find you anywhere, hmm?" Colleen looked down. "Oh Dear, I'm not judging you, nor am I questioning you, not at all! It's just that I've never known anyone who was an actual member of an elite fighting force before! That must be so exciting..so fast paced."

"Well…I have to admit it is," Colleen said, smiling.

"So, this has been going on for about two years?"

"Yes. About as long as we've know one another."

I stood up and glanced at the smashed-in door. I turned sharply around. "How in the world were you able to kick this door down just like this all by yourself?"

Colleen stood up. "Like this.." with a yell of "LAILA ALI!" she did a flying place kick! My mouth flew open.

"I didn't know you could DO that! What talents have you been hiding from me!"

"I don't mean to, and I didn't want to decieve you. After all, you and Mr. Blair have been so thoughtful and nice. I couldn't ask for better Masters in all me life. But Master…I mean Professor Shepard …wanted us to keep this a secret. We weren't about to defy him, after all he arranged for all of us to be adopted by good homes."

"How any of you are there?"
"Five. Six if you count Muzzle. Hunter is our Leader.."

"Hunter? Isn't he Bill's dog?"

"Yes. Than there's Exile, the Russian President's dog. Blitz, who's the German Chancellor's dog. Than Shag, who's the Swiss President's dog. "

I whistled. "That's quite a team! So...you DO know what it's like to be surrounded by men after all! So, you ARE behaving yourself, aren't you, Young Lady!" I teased with a smile. Colleen met my eyes and she smiled at me. I winked at her. This was so nice! True, there was a hug battle going on outside, and I particularly did not want to go out there just yet. But in a way I got my wish. My little dog was sitting here, talking to me! "So…I guess life at home is kind of boring compared to this adventurous life!"

Colleen looked at m surprised. "Oh no, it's far from boring. Mrs. Blair!"

"But..what can I do for you? I just feed you and walk you. I brush your hair and occasionally read to you. That certainly can't compare to the excitement of being a freedom fighter!"

"But I enjoy it when we read together, Mrs. Blair! I like our walks and the time we spend together when you brush my hair. I like that quiet time together. It's not a bit boring!"

"Are you sure it doesn't bore you and you don't mind being as ordinary dog?"

"Well, I can't lie. I abso-bloomin-lootly love my job, but I also love just being your pet."

But then a huge sound was heard outside and a large Golden Retriever that I instantly recognized as Bill's own dog came tumbling into the room.

"Colleen, is everything here all right?"
"Just fine, Hunter. Parvo didn't touch her at all, just locked her up in this bloomin metal cell," Colleen turned to me. "Mrs. Blair, you remember Hunter?"

"Of course, from Camp David!" I shook his hand, somewhat amuzed. After all, I've never shook hands with a dog with real human hands before! "Delighted to meet you."

"It's a complete honor to meet you as well., Mrs. Blair. How are you?"

"A bit shaken up, but I'm alright as all get out. So…you both are…what did they call you again?"
"Road Rovers, Mrs. Blair."

"Don't worry, I do promise that I'll keep your secret. But this must be a remarkable life to live."

"Hunter smiled. "It's a real dog's life…but we love it."

"I can imagine."

"Is everything OK out there Huntie?"

"Just about. Unfortunately in the shuffle Parvo and Groomer got away…but Exile managed to freeze Dr. Blight..and Blitz is making short work of that machine! I don't think HE'S gonna want supper tonight!"