Hey guys! I'm back, and with a couple reviews…and please, please, give me some CRITISISM! People, I want to improve.

Smurfy – Jonathon Roberts is Doug's dad, Officer Robertson is a policeman. Understand? I should have used better names. Their life is hectic.

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They took Prince home after paying for him and his necessities. The car ride was filled with joyful laughs and barks of happiness. "Thank you, Mommy and Daddy," The kids said as they ran inside to find a ball.

"No playing catch in the house!" Sydney shouted after them, and they took the ball outside. "Ryan," She started. "Should we wait until the birth to find out the gender?"

"Yes," He said immediately. "I think that it would be more exciting that way."

"Then we have to pick names fir little girls or little boys, and schedule a doctor appointment! Ryan, I'm going to be a mom again!" She exclaimed, a glint of excitement in her eyes. Ryan grinned at her enthusiasm and hugged her. "Ryan, I want a little boy, so Thomas can have a little brother."

"I agree, but we get what we get, Syd." Ryan reminded her as they made their way to the window. They watched as Prince chased after the rolling ball with the three kids calling him and running with him. Sydney walked to the back door and called out to the kids to come inside. The one-year-old Prince came bounding after them, his black and white fur dull.

"Do you guys think Prince needs a bath?" Sydney asked the kids, who nodded eagerly. "I think so. Prince is dirty." They led the dog into the bathroom and filled the large tub full of water. They soaked rags in water and dog shampoo and when Prince was wet they got his fur all soapy. Then the family of five rinsed him off and dried his body. Ryan helped the three little children brush his thick fur as Sydney went to start supper. She heard giggles coming from the bathroom, and happy words of praise to the dog. Sydney smiled; she had a family, and it was going to gain one more member in a short nine months.

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The next morning Sydney woke up and turned over to find a note replacing Ryan. She looked at the paper and read the note hurriedly as Prince emerged from the hallway and jumped onto the bed.

Syd,

I'm sorry, but something came up at the company, and I have to go in a day early. Tell Thomas I'll take him to a ball game some other time. Tell him I'm sorry. Tell the kids I love them. Say hi to Prince. I love you,

Ryan

Sydney frowned and got up, put on her robe, and went to wake the kids up. She checked the calendar and went to wake Thomas up for his optometrist opointment. "Girls, time to get up," She called into the girls room, and shook Douglas awake. "Wake up Isabelle," She told the girl, and went to Thomas's room. "Sleepy head, you have to go to the Eye Doctor today." She told him as she lift up his semi-awake form. She ruffled his hair as she set him down. "Thomas, you're dad is sorry, but he had to go to work today. Can he take you to a game next Sunday?"

"Okay! I just want to spend time with Daddy." He told his mother and she told him to dress. Sydney went to start the eggs she was making for breakfast. She set the table and when the three kids appeared with Prince she poured his bowl full of dog food. He settled down to his breakfast as the kids and Sydney started eating theirs. They brushed their teeth and Sydney, Douglas, and Isabelle got dressed, Sydney helped Thomas put on his socks, they brushed their hair, and went to the optometrist. Thomas didn't need glasses.

They got home and started watching the Bernstein Bears until their was a knock on the door. Sydney opened it to reveal a white-haired woman with many wrinkles on her face.

"Sydney-Elizabeth, you're Granddad is…" The woman let a few tears fall from her peacock blue eyes. "Granddad is dead!"

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Lots of stress can't be good for Baby. Please criticize, please.