He mentally tried out a variety of arguments and didn't get very far with any of them. Nadia was as stubborn as he was.

Wasn't that one of the things he liked about her usually?

"Alright. But don't buy yourself more clinic time. As much as I like your company..." I couldn't take the added guilt.

He turned Pup's face up to him and spoke very seriously to the puppy. "You listen to her and do everything she says or else."