AN: All I've got to say is - blame the prompt for this one.
Prompt: Russell Howard - "The dog was called shithead?" - 'Good News'
Carole laughed as she watched a little boy chase after his dog. It was a beautiful day to be walking in the park and she was happy to be able to share it with the wonderful man by her side. Squeezing the hand wrapped around her own, she leaned her head on Burt's shoulder as they continued to walk down the park path.
"I always wanted a dog while growing up. My mother was allergic to them though. My best friend had a dog though. I used to love spending time with that dog. Then I had Finn, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to have a pet and give him something I never had as a child. Unfortunately the time never seemed right and as he got older he showed more interest in sports than having a pet," Carole said, glad to be able to share a little bit of herself with this man she was quickly falling in love with.
"Kathleen wanted Kurt to have a puppy when he was little. It didn't work out well though, as he ended up being terrified of it. We ended up giving the dog to the Jones', and I can't say I was sorry to see it go."
"You don't like dogs?" she asked, surprised.
"Not really," Burt confessed. "Maybe it had to do with the dog my dad had when I was little. Shithead was a great guard dog but not much on affection. Would growl at everyone who pulled into the driveway, including us."
"You had a dog name Shithead?" Carole asked incredulously, raising her head off Burt's shoulder so she could look at him. She was trying to gauge whether he was being serious or not.
"Well, it may have had another name at one point but all I can remember is my dad calling that dog shithead. No one was overly upset when he passed away, though we did give him a decent burial under his favorite oak tree."
Deciding that Burt was completely serious, Carole shook her head gently at the information. No wonder Burt wasn't fond of dogs, though perhaps if what they had worked out then the two of them could get a dog of their own. She was sure Burt would change his mind about dogs if given the opportunity.
For now though, she was just going to enjoy the beautiful spring day and Burt's company. Tomorrow would find it's way here soon enough.