Jennifer continued down a winding path that led deeper into the woods. Soon it was an uphill climb and she  realized that she was passing into a National Forest. Not many people were out on the trails at this time of year. She was really glad for the hoodie and wished she had taken a blanket from the big house. As the darkness started to fall, she came across a camping site not far from the trail. It was a small lean to with a corrugated tin slanted top/back. She and the white pit would just fit. Jennifer crawled in first and the big dog followed her, trying to lick her face as he did.<br/><br/>Finally, the two of them settled down for the night, the dog's body a veritable living heater. The night birds called and twice Brody lifted his head and growled. Jennifer fell into a fitful sleep.