Nate laughed and dropped to his knees in front of Samantha, so he could pet her and scratch behind her ears. "Ok, Mistress, I'll admit it," he said, still smiling. "I'm madly envious of you right now. And, G-d, you're graceful and beautiful in all forms."<br/><br/>He paused, giving her a questioning look. "What next? Would you still like that walk?"