I helped Jacen in our apartment with as much respect for his pride as possible. But I could say, up until the moment we were both laying together, on our bed, I hadn't been able to relax. "I love you too, puppy. And of course I have something." I couldn't stop smiling now. Just seeing him, feeling his presence, his warm body, his fur. I could wish for nothing more. My life was complete again.<br/><br/>I watched him as he fell asleep with his tail wrapped around my hand. I knew this gesture. It meant he wanted me to stay close, even while he slept. So I did. I stayed close for as long as possible, before I finally had to get up. He needed something to eat, after all. Lucky I had some really nice steaks already prepared to grill.<br/><br/>I would only return to the room with food and water, and I whispered softly into his ear. "Puppy... wake up, love. You need to eat something."