Our Nest Egg
Chapter 5
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Author's Note: This one is for the pairing of Digby/Zoe! I'm honestly shocked that I don't see much of this at all, despite the fact that Zoe's been shown to canonically have a crush on him. Many times, I'm confused about how fandom works when we actually get real hints for a ship. Ah well, they're one of my OTPs anyway! :3
Anyway, I love this shipping a whole lot and hope we see more of Digby, and the rest of the side-characters in the show!
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The purple Spaniel trotted along, chatting animatedly to her little girl, whom she christened Beatrice. Beatrice was a remarkably good listener, as to be expected. The cute, sparkly pink bow wrapped carefully around her middle matched the color scheme of her canine mother well. It seemed that any daughter of Zoe Trent's was to be dressed in style, egg or not!
"Sweetheart, I am just so happy to have you around," Zoe continued, smiling at the little egg on her back. "Blythe is a genius for suggesting this! That girl really knows how to bring some interesting things around here," she complimented the girl on the other side of the room. She frowned at her friends, who were all doing their own thing with their own eggs. "I sure wish your father was here, though..."
Zoe sighed deeply, lying down on her stomach. Digby was scheduled to drop by the pet shop today, but it had been two hours, and still nothing. Had his owners changed their minds? Did they move? Did he forget all about her? It was rare for him to visit Littlest Pet Shop to begin with, so all of the above was entirely possible!
Oh, this is terrible! What if he really isn't coming? Am I doomed to be a single mother to poor little Beatrice?
Zoe pouted and looked at her daughter. "Oh, Bea. I won't give up! Even if I have to be... alone," she forced out. "I will be a good parent to you!"
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"But what do parents even do?" Zoe questioned. "Now that I think of it, Gale and I don't even remember much of our parents. Our owners took us in when we were newborn pups. But... my owners have raised me like their own little princess." Zoe smiled fondly, recalling her wealthy, but kind family. "So, maybe I should just take a page from their book and try it out."
She got to her feet, carefully sliding Beatrice off her back and onto a cushy pillow. "Right! I can do this! Bea, Momma's going to show you how to be a little fashionista! It's never too early to learn, darling."
In a flash, Zoe had changed into a cute ensemble of black and pink colors, with sleeveless straps and a flowing skirt that sparkled. The diva went on to strike poses in front of her daughter, getting into the zone.
"And pose! Snap! Bam!" Zoe instructed. She paused for a moment to glance back at Beatrice. "You must really work at it to get it just right, but don't worry! You'll be a natural at it, no doubt. Why, with Digby and I as your parents..." she sighed, smiling. "Well, it only makes sense that you'll be the most beautiful little puppy in the world."
"Wow, is that so?"
Zoe's jaw dropped. That surfer accent was unmistakable. She shakily turned to see her crush trotting towards her, a friendly smile on his face.
"Evening, Zoe," Digby said warmly, sitting next to her. He looked over at the other pets fussing over their eggs. "I gotta admit, it's never a dull moment here. Babysitting eggs?"
"Oh, ha ha! It does seem a little silly, doesn't it?" Zoe said nervously, her usual confidence dissipating in an instant. "I-It was Blythe's idea. A school project, you see. And we all, um... wanted to try i-it..."
Digby nodded his understanding. "It's supposed to get them to understand parenthood, right? My owner's niece is doing the same thing."
"Really? I s-see." Zoe swallowed, her throat suddenly zapped of moisture. What was it about this dog that made her so weak at the knees and lose her composure? How could anyone do this to her? "I... I was just playing along..."
"You were certainly into it," Digby smiled. Oddly, he didn't come off as teasing at all. "Beatrice, was it?"
"Yes," Zoe responded nervously. Just how much did he hear!?
Digby padded over to Beatrice, gently stroking the light material of her ribbon. "Ha ha, cute! She definitely takes after her mother."
Zoe blushed as red as a tomato. "Oh my. You're too kind, Digby."
Digby smiled at her. "I'm sorry for getting here so late. My owner's usually late for everything. But it looks like you had things under control, even alone! I'm really impressed. My Mom had to raise me and my brothers alone too."
"She did?" Zoe said, flattered. "She must have been amazing. I mean... Beatrice is still just an egg. She's not a real puppy or anything..."
"That's true," Digby nodded. "And, believe me, we were a lot more trouble than just one little egg. But you were willing to take it on, regardless. But I want to let you know I wouldn't leave that all on you, at least, not if I could help it. I'd definitely want to be there every step of the way with you."
Zoe's heart pounded and she had to resist the urge to fan herself. Good-looking, speaks french, AND is good with children? This just can't be real. If I'm dreaming, no one wake me up!
"Digby, I don't know what to say," Zoe smiled. "I'm so glad you're here now. Beatrice and I really missed you."
"And I missed you too," Digby grinned. "Come on! Let's teach Beatrice all about a dog's life!"
Zoe watched him gently pick up Beatrice and followed after him, her tail wagging wildly. Could this day possibly be any more perfect? She had to remember to thank Blythe for this.
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Author's Note: Last of the fluff chapters! I think there might be one more and it's all finished.
Thanks for reading!