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At his house Criss was picking up a few things on the floor as Sandra came in. "What's wrong Criss you look unhappy?'. "I don't know I've just been feeling down for a while"he stated. "Is your depression coming back". "I hope not"he replied. All of a sudden Criss heard barking in his back yard. He turned around and saw a german shepard in the back. "What the heck". They walked over and saw the dog just running back and forth but when Criss and Sandra came out he walked over to Sandra and pulled at her shirt. "I think he wants us to follow him". "Come on boy". They followed the dog to a house with the door opened. "Hello"Sandra called out. "Outside,"a voice called out. They went outside and saw a ladder on the ground. "Up here". Criss and Sandra saw a woman on the roof. "I see Oso got you" as Sandra got the ladder.

"You all right?"Criss asked. "Yea I was getting a ball I threw up here when the ladder fell I guess Oso figured out I needed help and got you" as she climbed down. "Yea he's a smart dog"Sandra remarked giving him a pat on the head. "My name's Romona". "Sandra and this is my fincee Christopher" as they shook hands. "Nice to meet you". "Well it's nice meet you too but I have to get to work" Criss stated. "All right Angel have fun at Believe"Romona said as Sandra chuckled. Oso even barked as Criss rolled his eyes and snickered.

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Good beginning, but you're rushing it. Slow down! Take time to develop your characters and story line.

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After Criss left Romana and Sandra went inside with Oso following. "So Romana how long have you been here". "A year" as they sat down for something to drink. "Criss has lived here for awhile why haven't I seen you" Sandra asked. Romana sighed. "I have an anxiety disorder and because of it I had a hard time going out with out having a panic attack. My therpist decided that I should get a dog to help me with my anxiety and my therapist was corrected Oso has been a good sent"she replied. "Maybe I should get a dog for Criss. We just lost our little dog Dini he got hit by a car. I can tell Criss misses her"Sandra replied.

At The Luxor Criss was sitting in Believe just thinking as JD and Costa came in. "Hey Criss why are you hiding in Believe"JD asked. "Just need to be my self for a while"he replied. "Criss we're wondering if you're all right. You've been down since Dini passed". Criss sighed. "I've been feeling like it's my fault Dini died". "Criss it wasn't your fault Dini passed away we know that and you should know that"JD remarked. "If I just payed attention Dini wouldn't-". Tears fell down his face. JD sat next to him and gave Criss a hug.

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At The Luxor Criss was finishing up some work when he saw Romona come in with Oso. "I'm sorry but dogs aren't allowed here"a sercurity man stated. "He's my therapy dog he can go into any place"she remarked. The guy looked at Oso and at her. "I've seen therapy dogs that's not one now please get out or I'll have to call the police". "Than call them and you'll be arrested for discrimantion". Criss knew the guard was wrong and went outside. "Samual"he called out. "Mr. Angel there's nothing you need to deal with here". "Sam unless you want to be fired I'd hang up. She is right this is a therapy dog"Criss stated. "I've seen therapy dogs this isn't one". "Just because it's a german sherpard. Sam it sayes on line any breed of dog can be a therapy dog even pugs"Criss remarked. "What's going on here?"Felix said as he came out of the elevator.

"Your guard isn't letting me in because of my service dog"Romona stated as Oso just laid on the ground. "A service dog if you don't mind me asking why?"Felix inquired. "I have anxiety issues and I need him to stay calm,". She even went into her purse and pulled out some doucments. "I have these papers from my therapist and his certifice" showing him. "Sam she's right he is a therapy dog" showing him the stuff. "Where is the vest he's surpose to wear; these could be fake Mr. Rappaport"Sam remarked. "For your information the fabric that it's made out of he's allergic too he'll get a bad rash and he'll just itch it untill his claws hit his skin and he'll get an infection and probably die"she replied. "Felix if it will make you feel better I'll vouch for her. She lives in my neighborhood"Criss said. "All right but if he does something like does his business-". "Don't worry Mr. Rappaport Oso signals me when he needs to go outside and I have pop bags just incase"she said.

"Thank you and what's this guy's name?"Felix asked as Oso just laid there. "Oso it's german for bear. His father was a police dog and his mother was a therapy dog". "Well that's a good name for him" and Felix left. "Thanks Criss for vouching for me"Romona stated. "No problem". Oso went over to Criss and started to paw his leg. Criss bent down. "What Oso?". Oso gave Criss a lick which made Romona giggle. "I think you made a friend Criss"Sam remarked walking away. "Thanks Oso. See yea later Romona" and he left.

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When Criss went into his office memories of Dini's death flooded Criss's mind. Dini no!!!!. Criss wiped the tears from his face. A knock on the window brought him back and saw it was Romona. Criss let them in. "Hey Criss". "That was a fast trip"he said as they sat down. "I kind of need a favor Criss. I need to go into a perfume store but for some reason Oso doesn't want to go in". "Probably can't stand the smell I get a headache when I go past it"Criss remarked as Romona snickered. "Do you mind watching Oso for a minute?'. "No". "All right you be good Oso and if he needs to go outside he'll rub your leg"she stated.

"No problem"Criss remarked. She bent down to Oso and told him to be good and listen to Criss while she was gone. He gave her a lick. "I'll just be a few minutes" and left. As Criss worked Oso laid down on the couch. Criss looked up at Oso as he looked at Criss like they were having a staring contest. "So who's winning?". Criss blinked as Costa walked in. "I think Oso did"Criss joked. As Costa went near Oso he growled at him. "Oso come here" and Oso walked over to Criss. "When did you adopt a dog?" Costa asked sitting down. "I didn't I'm watching him while his owner runs an errand" patting Osos on the head. Romona came back and Oso walked over. "Good boy were you good for Criss" rubbing his neck.

"Yea he growled at my brother a little". "Oso that's not nice. He somestimes does that with people Osos doesn't know" she apologized. "At least he didn't bite me it's all right"Costa replied. "Romona this is my brother Costa"Criss said.. "Sandra warned me about you," as Criss laughed. "Talk to you later" and she left. When Criss got home Sandra came out. "Hey baby I thought you had Believe tonight?". "Some idiot was doing some gas work near The Luxor and broke the gas line they evactued the hotel so I thought it was a sign telling me to go home so I told everyone since they weren't sure how long it was going to take to fix the leak I cancelled Believe but told them to hold their tickets for tomorrow's show" as he walked in

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It was a quiet night in Las Vegas you could hear a pin drop but for Criss it wasn't that kind of night. He had been haunted by Dini's death so bad that he kept dreaming about that night again and again to the point where Criss didn't even want to go to sleep. One night around four he was walking around the house when Criss looked outside and saw Romona sitting on her stoup with Oso walking around the front yard. Criss grabbed a jacket and went over to Romona. On her stoup Romona was sipping some tea as Criss walked over. "Christopher I thought you'd be asleep". "Got insomina what about you?". "Oso needed to go but he's looking for something so I brewed some tea and let him knock himself out. Want a cup?" she asked. "Why not it's a little chilly" he replied.

"Oso be a good boy I'll be right back" and they went in. They walked in and Criss saw how organized Romoma is from the alaphatized books to which bill to pay. It was to the point of OCD organization. "You are organized maybe I should hire you to organized my place"Criss stated as he sat down. "Part of my anxiety is a bit of OCD". "Every gone full blown OCD?". "Before I got Oso I couldn't leave the house with out flipping the lights on and off five times" she admitted. After the water boiled and Romona poured it Criss saw a picture on her desk. "Is this your mom?"he asked. "Yea she's in a mental hospital" she replied giving Criss his tea. "Why?"Criss asked. "She's schizophrenic Criss" she replied as they went back outside. "That had to be hard to live with a schizophrenic mother". "My doctor sayes most of my anxiety is from my mom and living with her for so long"Romona said. Criss couldn't believe how living with a mother that had this illness could cause this person so much anxiety in her life.

"What about you Criss this isn't the first time I've seen you awake at this time". "You read me better than my mother does. I've been having nightmares and I don't know how to get rid of it"Criss replied. "Why don't you talk to Sandra about it maybe she can help you find the cause of it" Romona suggested. "She knows why"Criss remarked cupping his tea in his hand. "Did something happened?". "Yea I lost a pet unexpectedly and I saw him die" Criss replied. "Oh I'm so sorry Criss that has to be hard to lose an animal I'd probably go insane if I lost Oso". "Speaking of him where is he?" looking around. Romona got up and called him. "Oso here boy" she called out. Criss heard a soft wimpering in the back of the house so they followed the noise to find Oso hiding under a bush with his front paws over his nose.

Taking two step near the dog Criss knew why and so did Romona. "Oh boy I think he found a skunk that didn't want to play"Criss remarked. "That's not all look on the ground porcupine quills" Romona stated picking up one. Criss took a deep breath and took a good look at Oso who indeed had porcupine quills embedded in his nose and paw. "You need to get Oso to a vet before he starts pulling those out himself"Criss replied. "His usually vet is on vacation untill tomorrow" trying not to gag.

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"Let's get him into the car I know a twenty-four clinic I use for Hammie". After they got Oso into the car and with the windows down Criss and Romona went to the vet. At the vet Franklin was cleaning up some dog vomit when a car pulled up. He saw it was Criss and another girl with a dog. "Martha emergency!!"he called out putting the mop away. He opened the door and the whiff of skunk hit like a ton of bricks. "Bring a mask dog got sprayed and met a porcupine to boot" putting his hand over his nose. Martha came out with a mask over her nose and saw Criss who had the top of his coat over his nose. "Who's this guy?"she asked as Romona came in. "This is Oso my therpy dog I think he met a skunk and a porcupine that didn't want to play with him" as she coughed.

"Well first we're going to knock Oso out and get those quills out than give him a good bath. Why don't you wait here and get some fresh air" she suggested. "Thanks"Criss remarked and they went outside. Romona took a few deep breaths as Criss shut the back of the car. "God another a minute I think I was going to gag"Romona said. "Me too" as Criss opened the door to sit down. "Criss you said that you lost a dog and you saw him pass away". "Yea I had just got home when Dini, that was his name was running around the house. I opened the door and he came rushing out like a bullet. Before I could grab him he ran out to the street and a car hit him" wiping a tear away. Romona went over to Criss. "Oh Criss I'm so sorry" she remarkeed putting her hand on his shoulder.

"I've been blaming myself thinking if I had just closed that door faster Dini would still be alive" wiping the tears away. "Criss it isn't anyone's fault that Dini died it was an accident pure and simple". "Everyone keeps telling me that but-". Romona gave Criss a hug. "How about this Christopher when you feel up to it I know a kennel that you and Sandra can go to to pick out a new dog". "Thanks Romona why don't we go in and see how Oso's doing". "All right" and they went in. When Sandra woke up Criss wasn't in bed so she went downstairs and found Criss just coming in the door. "Christopher where have you been?". "The vet Romona's dog met a skunk and a porcupine that didn't want to play". "Thatstink"Sandra remarked. "Literal but Oso all right they got the quills out and he smells much (yawn) better"he replied. "Why don't you catch some shut eye for a while". "All right". He gave Sandra a kiss and went upstairs.

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Two months went by and Criss and Sandra went to the kennel that Romona had told them about. After they looked at all the dogs they went outside to talk. "What dog do you like?"Criss inquired. "The Lab is cute and friendly". "Yea but the bio on the cage sayes he doesn't get along with cats"Criss replied. "Yea what about the toy poodle?". "And have Jonathon and Carrot Top make fun of me because of that no way"Criss replied. "All right what dogs do you like?".Sandra asked. "The pit bull is cute". "Are you crazy those dogs are trained to be fight dogs. What if that dog had been trained to be a fight dog I am not having that kind of dog in the house" Sandra remarked.

"All right what do you think of the Mastiff?". "Criss are you hi that dog is related to the Great Dane". As they talked a walker brought out a beautiful german sherpard. "Excuse me is that dog up for adoption?"Criss asked. "Why yes her owner just dropped her off". "How about this?"Criss inquired. Sandra looked at the dog and she smiled. "Allright". When they got home JD and Costa were there talking to Romona. "Hey guys"Criss remarked. "So what did you get?". Sandra got out with the dog. "Meet Chicklet"Criss replied. "She's beautiful Christopher"Romona stated as JD patted her. "She's very friendly"JD replied. "I'm going to walk her around the house"Sandra stated and went inside. "You picked a beautiful dog Christopher"Costa remarked.

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A couple of days passed and Criss was walking Chicklet as a car pulled up. The door opened and Dimitra got out. "Hey mom" giving her a hug. "Christopher it's so good to see you. How are you?". "Feeling good"he remarked. Then Chicklet walked over and sniffed Dimitra. "Dog sitting Christopher?"she asked a little nervous as Chicklet smelled her. "Mom she's saying hello to you. Mom meet Chicklet"Criss remarked as Dimitra bent down. "She's beautiful Christopher" patting her. Then Romona came over with Oso. "Hey Criss how's Chicklet doing?". "Good Romona this is my mom. Mom this is Romona and her therapy dog Oso"Criss introduced. They shook hands as Oso walked over to Chicklet. "I see you guys have the same taste in dogs"She remarked as Romona smirked.

"Mom"Criss said. "Criss is a great neighbor to me and Oso". Criss noticed Romona was sweating a little. "Mom why don't you go inside for a second" as Romona sat down. Dimitra went in as Criss walked in. "Thanks-Criss" breathing hard. "Just relax Romona". Inside Dimitra asked if she should call an amblance. "It's all right Dimitra Romona has an anxiety disorder"Sandra replied as they watched Romona give Criss a hug than went back to her house with Oso as Criss came back in with Chicklet. "She all right Criss"Sandra asked. "Yea" Criss remarked taking off Chicklet's leash. "Do you know why she has so much anxiety that she needs a therapy dog?"Dimitra asked. " She lived with a schizophrenic mother ". "Oh my"Sandra said. "Right now her mother's in a mental hospital somewhere"Criss replied. "Poor child no wonder she has anxiety issues"Dimitra stated. "Yea"Criss said. As they talked Criss saw Chicklet running over to Romona's house. Criss went outside and saw Oso was outside scratching at the door.

Criss ran over and knocked on the door. "Romona open up"Criss called out banging on the door. "Go away" a voice called out which Criss knew it wasn't Romona. Criss went to the back and opened the screen door with Oso and Chicklet following. He opened the screen door and heard banging on the door. Criss followed Osos to the back room and found a woman banging on the door. Oso growled at the woman. "What the :mad: I thought I threw you outside"she said. The woman turned around and Criss saw she had a butcher knife in her hand. "Who are you?". "You can help me as I cut thedemons out of my daughter's body"she remarked. "Help Criss!!"Romona yelled from her room.

The lady came closer to Criss with the butcher knife. Criss didn't know what to do untill Chicklet knocked the lady down from the back. The knife dropped from her hands. Criss took his belt off and tied the woman up. "Romona come out I have her". Oso scratched at the door untill the door opened. Criss walked to the room and Romona was in a corner shaking while Oso walked over to her. Romona hugged Oso.

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"You all right Romona?". She said nothing as she patted Oso. A few minutes later Sandra and Dimitra saw some cop cars pull up and an amblunce. They came out as a woman was put in the back yelling incocherntly. Criss came out with Romona who had a jacket wrapped around her. Oso followed her to the amblunce as Chicklet followed Criss. "What happened Christopher"Dimitra asked. "Romona's mother escaped from the mental hospital and tried to kill her"Criss replied. "She must of been paralyzed with fear seeing her mother". Sandra walked over to Romona to make sure she's all right. "Mom you should of seen her she was catatonic just kept patting Oso. I justcalled 911 and told them to send an amblunce and a police car"Criss remarked as Sandra came over.

"How's Romona?". "She's coming around they're going to take her to the hospital to make sure she's all right physical and her mother is going to a psychiatric hospital somewhere". Oso got into the amblunce with Romona and the left leaving Chicklet whimpering. "I guess Chicklet missing her friend"Dimitra said as they watched the mablunce leave. A few days passed and Criss was doing some work when the phone rang. "Hello". "Is this Christopher Angel?". "Who is this?" he inquired. "I'm a nurse at Saint Matthew's hospital we need you to come down". "Why is my fincee there?"he asked. "Do you know a Romona Beezus?"she asked. "Yes she's my neighbor"Criss stated. "It seems she passed away and her dog won't let us near her". "Yea sure I'll be right down". Criss drove to Saint Matthew's and he was met by the nurse who called him.

"We didn't know who else to call. It seems she put you down as a contact if something went wrong". "What happened?"Criss inquired as they went to her room. "It seems she had an aneurysm and died last night. Since she coded her dog won't let us take her body out of the room"she replied. They came to the room and Oso was just laying there and everytime someone tried to come in he would growl and bark to the point where they would leave. "Maybe you can get him out of there". Criss walked to the door and saw Oso laying there. "Oso" Criss stated. He turned around and just looked at him. "It's all right boy I know you were surpose to stay with her through thick and thin but she's gone now. You need to let these people take her". Oso went over to Criss and just laid at his feet. Criss took a leash he had and put it on Oso. The people came in and took the body as Oso just watched them take his master's body.

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After they took Romona's body Criss took Oso outside. Oso just wasn't himself and Criss could tell. "I know how you feel Oso come on I'll take you to my house" and they left. When they got home Dimitra had just come back walking Chicklet with Sandra. "Christopher what are you doing with Oso?"she asked. "Romona passed away last night and Oso wouldn't let them near her and Romona had left me as a contact they called me to take him"Criss replied as Oso laid on the ground down and out. "Look at him he's so sad"Dimitra said. "He misses Romona"Sandra added. Chicklet even went over and snugged next to him for comfort. "I'm going to go over to Romona's house and see if I can find some information about where she got Oso and what to do with him" giving the leash to Sandra.

Criss walked over and went in. He was thankful that Romona was so tidy and organized. He found a number that he knew who it is as he dialed the number. "Hello Mrs. Sonnytag's office how may I help you". "This is Christopher Angel may I speak with her?". "Hold on". Criss waited a few minutes than she came on. "Christopher how are you?". "Good but I have some bad news one of your patients Romona Beezus died today" Criss told her. "Don't tell me she killed herself" she wondered. "No she had aneurysm but the reason I'm calling you is because of her therapy dog Oso". "Poor Oso he must be so sad. He loved Romona since they met and he really helped her". "Yea she was my neighbors so I saw first hand what Oso was doing. We'll keep him at my house untill you can figure out what to do with him"Criss suggested. "All right Christopher I'll talk to you soon" and hung up

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When Criss came back to the house Osos was in the corner with Chicklet by his side. He found his mother and Sandra outside. "So what did you find out Christopher?"his mother inquired. "Believe or not Romona was working with Ms. Sunnytag I gave her a call and told her what happened. For right now Oso is going to be staying with us"Criss stated. Dimitra turned and looked at the dogs. "it looks like Chicklet has a friend"she remarked. "Criss did the shelter we got Chicklet at fix her"Sandra wondered. "I would think so but I have to take her to the vet on Wednesday so I'll have them check it out"Criss replied. When Wednesday came up Criss took Chicklet to the vet. As they exaimed her Criss talked to a nurse.

"I heard you have another dog at the house?". "Yea his owner passed away but it seems Chicklet has become friends with him"Criss remarked. "Sometimes when a dog loses an owner that they were close to. They do get lonely but it seems Chicklet is helping the dog by just being there". Criss smiled as the doctor came out with Chicklet. "Criss may I talk to you for a minute?". "I'll her Criss"the nurse said. Criss went in the room with the vet. "How's Chicklet?". "She's very good and healthy. That's good considering". "Considering what?"Criss asked a little nervous. "Chicklet is going to have a litter". "She's pregnant". "Yup congrates"she remarked. Thanks alot RomonaCriss thought. When Criss got to the office Costa and JD were waiting for him. "So what's up is Chicklet good and healthy?". "yea and she's pregnant"Criss replied

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"Congrates Criss shall we get milk bone flavored cigars?"Costa joked which made Criss laugh aas well. "You know when your fans find out about the puppies you're going to have a line right down the boulevard"JD said. "Maybe I should hold a lottery or something"Criss jokely suggested. "Just don't tell Dimi she's been wanting a dog since she was fifteen Lynn will kill you and me if you give one of those puppies to her"JD stated. When Criss cameback to the house his mother was outside watching the sunset. "Hey mom" giving her a kiss. Criss let Chicklet off her leash and went running around the yard. "How was the vet?". "Good Chicklet is a healthy dog considering she's going to have puppies"Criss replied. "I guess Romona never got Oso fixed"Dimitra remarked making Criss chuckle. "Where is Oso anyway?"Criss asked. "Mrs. Sunnytag called she found a new home for Oso Sandra went to drop him off".

Criss's heart broke he like having Oso around he was even considering adopting him after talking to Sandra thou. A week went by and Sandra was brushing Chicklet when Criss came home. "Criss what are you doing here I thought you had work at the warehouse" she replied. "Just couldn't get any work done my head is throbbing feels like I've got riverdance in my head" sitting down. "I'll go get you migrane medication"Sandra stated getting up. Chicklet walked over and put her head in Criss's lap. "Yea I miss Oso too girl"he replied. Sandra came back down and gave him the bottle. "Thanks" as Criss took one. "Are you going to do Believe?". "I don't know"he stated rubbing his temple. "Why don't you go upstairs and relax for a while"Sandra suggested. Criss got up and went upstairs as Chicklet followed.

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After Criss closed the door to the bedroom the phone rang. "SANDRA HOW DO YOU TURN THE RINGER OFF THIS :mad: PHONE!!!"Criss yelled. "Just unplug it" she replied as she picked up the phone. The way Criss felt he was ready to pull the whole thing out the wall. After that Criss lay down as Chicklet was laying at the bedside. Criss closed his eyes but it didn't last long as Sandra woke him up. "What Sandra?"he asked annoyed. "Sorry to distrub you but Mrs. Sunnytag called Oso ran away from his home. She's wondering if we've seen him". "I would of called her if I saw him"Criss replied. "Why don't you just lay back down I'll go across the street and see if Oso over there". "All right" and Sandra left. A few minutes later Chicklet went over to the balcony and started to bark. Criss got up and went to the balcony. There sitting outside under a tree was Oso. When he saw Criss he started to bark and wag his tail like he was home. Criss grabbed his sun glasses and went outside. Oso came over and gave Chicklet a lick on the face.

"Hey buddy" itching underneath his neck. As he did that Criss felt something. He pulled his fingers away and saw dry blood. "Criss you found him"Sandra replied coming out. "Sandra get me a wet cloth". She got it and Criss used it to wipe the dry blood off Oso's neck. "Oh my god that looks like there was chain around Oso's neck". Osos whimpered as Criss looked him over. "He hasn't be fed either I can feel his ribs and his fur is falling out". "Why don't we take him to the vet and I'm calling Mrs. Sunnytag"Sandra suggested. Criss picked up Oso and they left. At the vet Criss and Sandra were waiting as Mrs. Sunnytag came in. "Christopher thanks for calling me. You said Osos was hurt".

"Yea there's cut underneath his neck like a chain or a choke collar"Criss stated. "And he was thing and Oso's fur was falling out. I don't think his new owner's weren't taking care of him"Sandra added. "Iwent over there myself the place was a horror show. I can't believe Oso came to you and Sandra"she replied. "Maybe Oso felt like he could trust us like he did with Romona"Sandra suggested. The vet came out and said that Oso was lucky dog considering the wound under his neck was infected. "We're going to keep him overnight for observation". "Can we see him?"Criss asked. "Why not" and brought them in.

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Two months went by and Criss was asleep when Oso came in and started to lick Criss's face. When Criss woke up and saw Oso licking him he jolted up and wiped his face as Sandra came in with a cup of coffee. "Like your new alarm clock?"she asked. Criss giggled as Oso jumped on the bed. "Thanks for the wake up boy" Criss remarked giving him a pat on the head. Sandra gave Criss the coffee. "Thanks". "We got a surprise last night". Criss knew what it is so he got up and went downstairs. In his office in a large box is Chicklet with seven new born puppies. Criss smiled as he patted Chicklet. "Why don't you go wash up I've got the vet coming over to check them out". "Sure" and Criss went upstairs to change.

A few minutes later Criss came down and saw the vet has arrived. "Christopher congrulation on the puppies all of them healthy" she replied. "So what's the ratio of boys to girls?" Criss asked. "Three boys and four girls"she replied. "Let's see I'm going to name this runt Angel"Sandra remarked pointing to the smallest puppies. "All right I'll name this guy Mask he has like a mask forming around his eyes"Criss replied. "That's cute Criss"the vet stated. Oso walked over and just licked one of the puppies. "Let's see I think Oso picked this one and he picked the boy"the vet said. "Oso the Second"Criss stated with a snicker which made both of the laugh. "Why don't we let Chicklet relax and play name the puppies later". Everyone expect Oso left the room so Criss left the door open enough.

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That afternoon Dimi came over to see the puppies. "There so adorable Uncle Criss"she remarked. "I know" as she patted Chicklet. "Can I have one?"she asked. "You may have to talk to your father about that" Criss replied. Sandra came in with a bowl of water and put it next to Chicklet. "There you go girl". "Come on let's go into the living room"Criss suggested and they left the room. They all sat down as the door opened and Steven came in. "Here you go Criss Oso nice and happy"he remarked taking off the leash. "Thanks Steven" giving him ten bucks. "I heard about the puppies congrates"he said. "Want to see them?"Criss asked. "No thanks I have to get going" and he left. "What's wrong with Steven?" Sandra asked as Criss sat back down. "His parents died in a car crash going to the pound to surprise him with a dog for his birthday"Criss remarked.

"Ouch that's so sad"Sandra replied. "I know made me want to cry when his aunt told me"Criss stated. Oso got up and went outside. When he got out there Oso started to bark. "I wonder why Oso's barking for?"Dimi inquired. They all got up and went outside. In the back was a little girl sitting in the grass patting Oso and hugging him. "Pretty doggie" she said as Oso gave her a kiss. Criss walked over to her. "Hi what's your name?" Criss asked. "Magician"she stated with a giggle. "That's right I am a magician"Criss said with a smile. "I'm going to call the police and tell them we've got a missing child". "Hold on Sandra I know her she loves Oso and Oso always gives her a kiss when we walk together" and Dimi went outside. "Imi"she said when she saw Dimitra. "Wendy what are you doing here you know you're not surprose to leave your yard".

"Missed Oso's kiss today" she replied. "Let me call your mommy she's probably worried about you"Dimi stated calling a number. After that Oso got up and Wendy followed him inside. They followed them to the puppies which Wendy just patted softly. Dimi walked in. "Puppies"she said. "That's right Wendy they were born last night so you have to be careful with them". "Dimi knows how to talk to Wendy"Sandra said. "She should her neighbor in New York has an austic son that Dimi watches while she works" Criss explained. A knock came to the door and Criss got it. At the door was a man and a woman. "You must be Wendy's parents please come in". "Thank you I had a feeling she came to see Oso. She always waits by the window to see Oso but she must of missed him today". "I had my neighbor's son walk him since Dimi sprained her ankle"Criss remarked bringing them to where Wendy was.

They saw Wendy patting the puppies and smiling. Chicklet even let Wendy hold one while Dimi watched. "That's so sweet". "If you would like Wendy can come over and see the puppies"Criss offered. "Thank you" and they walked in. Wendy put the puppy down and walked over to her parents. "Wendy what did I tell you about leaving?'. "Had to see Oso" she replied. "Wendy if you miss Oso next time have your parents call me and I'll bring Oso over to see you"Criss offered. She nodded. "And maybe tomorrow we'll come over and visit the puppies". Wendy smiled and gave Criss a hug. "Thank you"she stated. "You're welcome". Wendy took her parents' hands and left with them.

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That night after Criss finished Believe he decided to call his mom to tell her about the puppies' arrival. At her house Dimi was outside watching the sunset when the phone rang so she picked it up. "Hello". "Hey mom"he said. "Christopher how are you?". "Good I wanted to tell you Chicklet had her puppies last night". "Wonderful Christopher you'll have to send me a picture of them" she said. "Dimi wants one but I told her her to talk to JD and Lynn about it". "You know Lynn won't let her have one"Dimitra remarked. "You never know". "How's Oso I heard from JD that you guys adopted him". "Yea I talked to Mrs. Sunnytag and she decided that since Oso loved us so much she decided it was time for Oso to retire as a therapy dog"Criss remarked. "Criss a thought just popped into my head why don't you give two of the puppies to the place where they trained Oso to be a therapy dog". "And I thought I'm the mentalist mom," as Dimitra giggled.

"Oh before I forget I have one more thing to tell you". "What's that?"she asked. "Sandra's going to have baby". "Christopher congratulation". "I'll let you go mom talk to you later" he said and hung up. When he got home Sandra was coming out of the bathroom. "You all right Sandra?"he asked. "Yea morning sickness but thank god it's just turning the first trimester" she replied getting some water. "I told my mom about the baby and the puppies" he stated sitting down. "That's great and I had a talk with Wendy's parents they want to adopt one of the puppies for Wendy". "That's wonderful my mom suggested we should find out where Oso was train and donate two of the puppies to be trained as therapy dogs"Criss suggested. "I was thinking that myself I talked to Mrs. Sunnytag today and she thought that would be a great idea". A knock came to the door so Criss got up and answered the door. At the door was Lynn

"Lynn what are you doing here?". "Well Dimi has be begging and pleading for a dog so we threw down the white flag and decidede to get her a puppy". "Well come on in and I'll show you them". They went in and everyone including Oso who was in the room were asleep. "So adorable have you decided on what you're going to do with them when they're old enough to be on their own". "So far two are going to be trained as therapy dogs like their father, and an austic girl down the street her parents are going to adopt one, and Luke is going to surpise his nephew with one of the puppies when he moves down here with his parents"Criss replied. "And Dimi wants one two so you have three left". "Maybe I'll hold an auction for my fans to have one". "Remember Criss you can't fedex a dog". Criss chuckled. "now I know where Dimi gets her humor from"Criss stated.

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Six months went by and Criss was looking at some stuff. He put them down and rubbed his forehead. He went into his drawer and grabbed a bottle of aspirin. "You take anymore of those you're going to be on the transplant list for a new stomach"Luke said coming in. "Very funny"Criss remarked swinging some water. "I wanted to say thanks again for the puppy my nephew is loving him". "That's great you know what I'm going home my head is killing me" Criss stated. "Sure". Criss grabbed his coat and left. When Criss came home Dimi and Stven were playing catch with the dogs outside. "Hey guys"Criss said coming out. "Hey Criss what are you doing here?". "Needed some peace and quiet"he replied staying in the shade.

"We thought you'd be with Sandra isn't her ultrasound today?"Dimi asked. ":mad:!" Criss stated rubbing his head. "Don't tell me you forgot you were going to find out if you're having a girl or boy". "Dam my mind is all foggy since I've been getting these headaches"Criss stated. With out warning Oso ran to Criss and knocked him into the pool. "UNCLE CRISS!!". When they got to the pool Oso was outbut Criss was floating. Steven jumped in and grabbed Criss as Dimi pulled him out. "Is he breathing?"Steven asked as Dimi turned him on his side. "Yea but his bleeding he must of hit his head when Oso knocked him into the pool. "I'm calling and amblunce". Criss opened his eyes. "What happened?"he asked. "Oso knocked you into the pool and you must of hit your head because you're bleeding and you lost consciousness so Steven calling an amblunce". Criss noticed Dimi was becoming blurring and everything went black.

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At the hospital Sandra and Lynn were having lunch together. "A girl congraulation Criss will be thrilled" Lynn stated looking at the sonogram picture. Sandra sighed as she picked at her lunch. "What's wrong?". "It's Criss he was surpose to come today but he didn't show up I even called his phone but he didn't answer"Sandra said. "Don't worry Sandra he probably got stuck somewhere with no cell service. I bet you he's kicking himself for missing it". "I don't know sometimes I think Criss doesn't want to be a father"Sandra remarked. "Oh Sandra don't think that. That was the one thing Criss wants is to be a father. You know how he actted when you told him I thought he was about to do cartwheels down the street" as Sandra chuckled. Then one of the nurses came over to them. "Lynn thank god you're still here your brother in law is in the ER". "Which one?"Sandra inquired. "The magician"she replied. The ladies got up and left. Downstairs Criss was laying on the gurney with a neckbrace on and his head wrapped with gauze as Dimi sat with him. "I hope the doctor comes back with the MRI this thing is itchy" Criss stated.

"As dad sayes they're probably seeing if you still have a brain in your head"Dimi replied with a giggle. Don't get tired of hearing that joke Criss thought. "Oh my god Christopher what happened"Lynn asked coming in. "Oso knocked him into the pool. He hit his head hard and lost consciousness"Dimi replied. "Have the doctors come in with any results yet?" Lynn inquired. "So far I haven't broking any bones but they took me for an MRI to see if I have a concussion and I'm going to need stitches or staples for a lacteration in my head"Criss remarked. Lynn took off the guaze off his head. "Nice I guess this mean you're not as hard headed as we thought" as she wrapped it back up. Dimi chuckled as Criss rolled his eyes. "Criss Sandra's in the waiting room I just wanted to make sure you were all right before she saw you".

"Just keep her out there for now I don't want to freak her out"Criss asked. "I'll go sit with her"Dimi remarked as the doctor came in. "Well good news you didn't break your neck so we can take off this neck brace". The doctor took it off. "Thanks that thing was itchy"Criss replied itching his neck. "Criss have you been expeirencing any headaches lately?"the doctor asked. "Off and now for a few months why?"Criss asked. "It seems you have blood clot"she replied. "Is he going to be all right?"Lynn asked as Criss sat there in shock. "We caught it in time before it caused you to have a seizure or worse a stroke". "Doc if my dog didn't knock me into the pool would I have had a stroke?"Criss asked. "I would say yes and where the clot is you would have probably of died or had some paralysis from a stroke. I'm going to have a neurologist look at the MRI to see if you need surgery to remove the clot" and the doctor left. "Wow I can't believe this"Criss said. "I wonder if Oso sensed something was wrong and pushed you in purposely?"Lynn wondered. "I owe that dog my life"Criss stated.

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The next day Criss was at home putting together the crib. "Not bad Criss". He looked up and saw JD. "What are you doing here?"he asked getting up. "Lynn told me what happened to you". "Well I'm going to be on blood thinners for a while and I've got four staples in my head" showing JD. "And you'll be wearing a hat since you have a bold spot"JD remarked. Criss rolled his eyes as Sandra came in. "Come over to help Criss put together the crib?"she inquired. "He did a pretty god job himself Sandra and congratulation on having a little girl". "Excuse me" and Criss went downstairs. "Was it something I said?"JD asked. "I don't know do you mind talking to him". Downstairs Criss was looking at Romona's house as a for sale sign hung.

Oso came out and sat next to Criss. "I don't know what it is Oso but I miss Romona"Criss said. Oso just looked up at Criss. "I guess you miss her too since she was your owner before me". The mailman came up and gave Criss some mail. "Thanks"Criss remarked. "Before I forget you have a register letter for you". Criss signed for it and the mailman left. They came in as Sandra and JD came down. "What is it Criss?". "It's from a lawyer in North Carolina". He opened the letter. A smile appeared on Criss's face. "What is it Criss?". "To my dearest and only friends Christopher and Sandra you two are the greatest friend a girl like me could have and that's hard for me considering my past. You made me and Oso feel like one of your family so in my death I would like you guys to have Oso and just to let you know he hasn't been fixed. I love you guys and thank you Romona" Criss read.

"That's so sweet"Sandra replied wiping a tear from her face. Criss looked at Oso and at Sandra. "Criss you have something on your mind". "How about we named the baby Romona"Criss suggested. "Romona Sarantakos I love that Criss"Sandra stated. "Me too"JD replied. Even Oso barked in agreement which made everyone laugh.

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Before long Sandra was getting close to the end of her pregnancy to make sure Criss would be there JD and Costa would have their phone with them when Criss did Believe. At the warehouse Criss was working on some stuff alone with Oso with him. As Oso laid there his head popped up and Criss noticed it. "What's wrong Oso you hear something"Criss said. Oso got up and walked off with Criss following him. As Criss followed Oso started to bark. Criss got closer and saw a figure in the dark. "Who's there?"he called out. Nobody answered as Oso's barking got louder. "Show yourself"Criss yelled. With out warning a gun shot was heard and Criss fell to the floor. Oso ran into the dark as Criss yelled for him to come back. Two more shots were heard than a car pulled away in the dark. Oso came back with blood around his mouth and a shoe to boot.

"You all right boy?" trying to see if Oso was shot. Then Oso saw the blood on the ground next to Criss. Criss pulled up his shirt and saw he had been shot in the stomach. Criss tried to put pressure on it but it was bleeding so bad Criss was losing consciousness. Oso ran back to Criss's office and grabbed his cell. At his house JD was talking to Lynn when his phone rang. "Hello Sandra yea I'll get him just stay calm and we'll meet you there" and hung up. "Romona's coming". "Yea I'm going to call Criss" and dialed his number but got voice mail. "Criss it's JD get to the hospital Sandra's in labor" and hung up. On the road an officer was driving around when a report came over for him to check a warehouse that a 911 call from. "Anyone hurt?"he asked. "Don't know nobody answers but I hear a dog barking in the background". He got to the address and saw a window had been opened so he took out his gun.

When he got to the door he looked inside and saw Oso laying next to his unconscious owner. "I need amablunce to my location I have a man that has been shot and I may need animal control too". He broke the glass and opened the door when Oso saw him walking over Oso just laid there with Criss. The officer put his gun away and check to see if Criss had a pulse. At the hospital Sandra was in her room as JD and Lynn walked in. "Where's Criss he's going to miss this"she remarked. "I called him Sandra maybe he's stuck in traffic". One of the nurses came in and whispered something into Lynn's ear. "Are you sure?". The nurse nodded as she checked on Sandra. "JD can I talk to you out in the hall?". JD and Lynn went into the hall. "What's up?". "Criss is down stairs in the ER he's been shot it looks like a robbery gone bad at the warehouse". "How bad?". "I don't know why don't you go down I'll stay up here with Sandra". "All right" and JD left.

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Down in the ER Criss opened his eyes. "He's awake doctor"a nurse called out. "Oso where's my dog?" were the first words out of his mouth. "Don't worry the police have him he's all right and a hero. It seems before you passed out you had dialed 911. Your dog could be heard barking on the phone". "And the inturder?". "Caught in another ER with a dog bite to his leg". Criss smiled as JD came in. "Thank god you're all right". "He's lucky the bullet went right through. If it went a little more higher it would of hit your heart killing you"the doctor remarked. "Is he going to spend the night?"JD asked. "We're going to patch him up but he has to take it easy for a few days". That will be a first JD thought as the doctor left. "Thanks for coming to get me Sandra must be worried sick about me"Criss stated. "Criss Sandra's here up in labor and delivery". "Is she all right is Romona here?". "Relax Criss before you start bleeding again Lynn is with her but she doesn't know you're down here and that you've been shot"JD said trying to keep Criss calm.

"I've got to get out of here I don't to miss this"Criss remarked. "Let me find a nurse and speed it up before you do something that will put you on a surgery table"JD stated and left. Upstairs Sandra was getting ready to push wishing Criss was here. "Where is he?"she kept asking. "I'm right here Sandra"Criss said coming in. "Where have you been?". "I'll tell you later did I miss it". "Nope you're right on time"the doctor remarked. Criss held Sandra's hand as she pushed and before everyone knew it Romona is born. "Listen to her she's got her father's lungs"Lynn stated as Criss cut the cord. "She's beautiful Sandra" Criss said giving her a kiss. After she was cleaned off they gave her to Sandra who started to cry.

"She's prefect right down to her toes"she said. When Criss got home that night Oso was waiting. "Hey boy"he said as Oso walked over and started to lick him. "Thanks again boy you saved my life once again"he said. "How Sandra Uncle Criss?"Dimi asked coming in the room. "Wonderful and your cousin Romona is nine pounds even". "Daddy's going to let me see her tomorrow I heard what Oso did for you"she stated. "Yup". Then Criss saw Oso had gauze on his paw. "What happened?". "The vet said that Oso stepped on some broking glass but he's good"she replied. "Thank god it's glass not a bullet I almost thought I lost you when I heard that gun go off".

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Three months went by and Sandra was bathing Romona as Criss came in from walking the dogs. "Hey how was the walk?"she asked. "Wonderful untill Chicklet saw a cat that she wanted to chase after she nearly pulled my arm out of its shocket" Criss replied rubbing his shoulder. "Well I'm getting this little sweet heart ready for bed. Come on sweetie". Sandra picked her up and wrapped her in a towl as she took her into the nursery. For some reason Chicklet followed and laid down under the crib. "That's weird Chicklet has been doing that lately laying under the crib"Sandra remarked putting Romona in. "Maybe she's making sure the baby's all right kind of what she did with her puppies"Criss thought. "Maybe that motherly instict is still with her,"Sandra remarked.

"Should we leave her in here Criss?". "Why not I'll leave the door open"Criss stated. As everyone slept a snake snuck in and headed towards the nursery. Chicklet woke up as she heard the rattling of the snake. She barked at it but the snake coiled nearly biting her. Romona started to cry and the snake heard it. The snake started to slither into the crib but Chicklet bit the snake's tail and got him out. Upstairs Oso heard something downstairs and went down. He went into the nursery and saw the snake coiling ready to strike at Chicklet. Chicklet was trying not to get bit but trying to keep the baby safe. Oso looked at the crib and figure out how to lower the bar. He got up on his hind legs and licked the baby claming her. The light in the living room came on and Criss came in and saw the snake coiled in the corner trying to strike Chicklet. Criss grabbed the baby diaper bucket and put it over the snake catching it.

Oso got back on the floor as Criss picked up Romona. "It's all right you're all right". Sandra came running down as Criss was on the phone. "Yes a rattle snake in my house can you send someone to get it. No I don't think anyone got bit thank you" and hung up. "What happened Criss is Romona all right?". "She's fine thanks to Chicklet and Oso a rattlesnake got into the house"Criss said holding Romona in his arms. "Where is it?"she asked. "In the nursery covered with the diaper pail. Chicklet was keeping it away from Romona as Oso kept Romona calm"Criss replied. Sandra bent down as Oso and Chicklet were laying there side by side. "Thanks you two I guess you two are her guardin angels" and gave them both a kiss on the head.

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A few months went by and Romona was crawling like it was nobody business. Criss would joke saying she had a power pack on her which made everyone laugh. At Believe Criss was working on some illusions when Sandra came in with Romona. Criss went over and saw Sandra didn't looks good. "What's wrong Sandra?"he asked. "I broke my tooth so I have to go to the dentist do you mind watching Romona". "No go ahead I can tell you're in pain"he replied. "Thanks Criss"she stated and left. After she left Kayla came over and saw the baby. "She's getting so big Criss"she remarked as Romona smiled at her. "I know my mom said she's growing like bean pole."

"Why don't we take a break for a while"she suggested. "Yea someone needs a diaper change or I need a shower"Criss remarked. Kayala snickered as Criss left. In his dressing room Chicklet was laying down next to Oso as Criss came in. Oso took a whiff of the air and covered his nose with his paw. "Yea I know Oso it's making my eyes water too"Criss replied. After he changed Romona and threw away the stinky diaper Romona started to crawl near the edge of the bed until Criss caught her. "Get back here". He put Romona on the floor and let her crawl Romona even went over to the dogs and just stared at them. As Criss watched his phone rang and saw it was his mom.

"Hey mom yea everything's going good. Yea she's with me Sandra has a dental emergency but don't worry I'm watching her like a hawk". He hung up the phone and what he saw brought a warm feeling to him There on the dog's bed was Romona sleeping with Oso's paw over her. Criss took a picture and send it out on twitter.

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When JD and Costa came back to The Luxor they saw Criss playing peek a boo with Romona. "Where's a camera when I need it"JD stated coming in. "Yea we can put it on You tube pobably get more hits than Criss walking on water"Costa remarked as Criss rolled his eyes. "Very funny"he replied. "Why is Romona here anyway?"JD asked sitting down. "Sandra broke a tooth so she had to go to the dentist"Criss replied walking around with Romona. "Ouch"JD stated rubbing his jaw. "Is it true there was a rattlesnake in your house". "Yea the nursery to be exact. If I didn't hear Romona crying I don't know what would of happened"Criss replied. "I heard from Sandra what Chicklet and Oso did when that happened". "Yea thank god neither of them got bit"Criss said.

Then Romona started to cry. "It's all right sweetie". Oso walked over and licked Romona's hand which made her calm down a little. "That's weird Romona stopped crying after Oso licked her hand"JD replied. "When I came down that night the rattlensake came I saw Oso on his hind legs keeping Romona calm". "Maybe a bit of Oso's therpy dog training comes out when Romona cries or he senses when Romona's scared or upset"Costa thought. "Maybe"Criss stated. A knock came to the door and Felix walked in. "Christopher I heard your daughter was here I just came by to see her". Criss brought her over and let Felix hold her.

"She adorable Criss reminds me of when my daughter Daisy was this young". "Before you know she's going to asking for keys to the car"JD said as Criss rolled his eyes. "Well enjoy fatherhood Christopher and if you and Sandra want to go out and you need a baby sitter give me a call my daughter would love to babysit"Felix said giving her back to Criss. "Speaking of that do you think she can do it tonight. Sandra just had dental surgery so I want her to rest up". "No problem too bad you can't let Oso and Chicklet watch her I saw that picture you tweeted today". "That was cute". "Well not as much as that picture of mateo with Chiklet on the dog bed with him sucking his thumb"Costa replied as Criss laughed at that.

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That night Criss was on the phone with Sandra. "I'm glad the pain medication is helping and don't worry about Romona Felix's daughter is going to watch her while I do Believe. Allright I love you too" and hung up as a knock came to the door. He opened it and Diasy was there. A beautiful eighteen year old who didn't let the fact that her father ran a million dollar hotel go to her head. "Hey Criss my dad said you needed a baby sitter for tonight". "Thanks for doing this for me I'd leave her with Oso and Chicklet but I don't think dogs know how to change diapers"Criss joked. "Doing some comedy on the side Criss or you just trying to get a raise from my father"she jokely asked. "All right extra diapers are in the closet, extra clothes incase of leakage are in the baby bag, bottles are in the fridge and Romona is in her play pin in dream land" Criss remarked.

"And the dogs do they need a walk?" as they laid on their beds. "I don't think so I walked them an hour ago"Criss replied. Criss gave his sweet little munkin a kiss and told the dogs to behave themselves. As the night went on Daisy study for her math test. She hated math as much as a fat kid hates gym but if she wanted to go to college she had to pass it. Then Romona started to cry a little so Daisy got up and went over as Oso followed. "What's the matter Romona you want daddy" as she picked her up. When she picked her up Oso pawed her leg and saw he had the diaper bag in his mouth. "You're right Oso her diaper leaked". She put Romona on the bed and took off her clothes.

On-stage Criss was on fire but he wanted intermission to come so he could see his daughter. In the room Romona was changed and put back into the playpin while Daisy threw the wet diaper in the trash and the soiled clothes in a bag so Criss could take it home to wash. Then Chicklet got up and went over to the playpin and sat next to it. "Guarding the baby Chicklet I heard what you and Oso did when that rattlesnake came in the house"Daisy stated. When intermission finally hit Criss went to his dressing room. He opened the door to see Daisy working on her homework while Chicklet was next to the playpin and Oso asleep on the dog bed. "How's Romona?"he asked loking at her asleep. "Her diaper leaked a little but she's been a good baby"she replied. "Criss you got five minutes before intermission ends"someone called out.

"I'll be right back Criss I need to use the ladies room and grab a drink before you go back on". "All right" and Daisy left. When she came back Criss was feeding Romona. "Someone wanted a snack"she replied. "Romona has my appettie" as he burped her. "And where you put it all is a mystery". "All right I have to go back so thanks again for doing this"Criss said and went back on-stage. When Criss finally got home Sandra was asleep on the couch. Criss put Romona in her crib, put the dirty onesis with the dirty clothes, and put the empty bottles in the sink. After he finished that Criss put a blanket over Sandra and left her there on the couch since she looked so peaceful. Criss went upstairs as Chicklet stayed downstairs but Oso followed Criss upstairs.

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Time flew by fast before Criss knew it Romona is turning one. In his office he was staring at a picture that his mom gave him of his father holding Criss as a baby. I can't believe my little girl is going to be one years old. it seems only yesterday I brought her home from the hospital he thought. A knock brought back to reallity. Coming in was his brother JD. "Seem to be in your own little world"JD stated sitting down. "I know I can't believe Romona's turning one"Criss replied. "That's what happens sometime babies grow up". "I know it feels like I brought her home yesterday from the hospital now she's walking and talking". "I heard her first word was Oso". "Yea Sandra thought it was going to be daddy but when she said Oso we just started laughing for some reason"Criss replied. "Well I'm off to pick up mom see yea later" and JD left.

When Criss got home Sandra was playing with Romona in the back yard. Criss just watched as they walked in the grass. Sandra turned around and saw Criss. "Hey sweetie what are you doing home so early?" giving him a kiss with Romona in her arms. "Thought I'd come and see my beautiful fincee and daughter. How's my baby". Sandra gave her to Criss and Romona took off his sunglasses as she tried to wear them. Criss and Sandra chuckled. As Criss put her on the ground Sandra yawned. "Romona draining you of your energy?" Criss inquired. "Yea we should just get a human hamster ball, put her in it and hook it up to the house. We'd saved a ton of cash on the electric bill"Sandra suggested which made Criss snicker. "Come on you little engerizer bunny let's get ready to go see Grammie"Criss remarked and brought her into her room to change.

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After Criss clean up Romona he put her down for a nap when he came down Criss saw Sandra on the couch asleep as well. Criss put a blanket on her and went into his office to return a few calls. Few minutes later the door opened and Dimitra came in to see Sandra on the couch and Criss walking over to his mother. "Hey mom" giving her a kiss. "I see the energizer bunny has been wearing out Sandra". "Yea I think tomorrow I'll take the day off and give Sandra a day to herself maybe give her a spa day"Criss suggested. "You always were good with hekping people Christopher"she remarked. "Why don't we go outside I put Romona down for a nap too"Criss suggested. "Let me put my bag in my room and can I have some water I'm so drymouthed?"she asked. "Sure with out with out lemon?".

"With". After Dimitra dropped off her bag she grabbed her sunglasses and went outside to see Criss waiting for her in the shade with Chicklet with him. "I see the guardins are here" as Criss chuckled. "I guess you heard what the dogs did for Romona"Criss stated. "Also you Christopher it seems these dogs knows when something's wrong"she remarked. "Yea sometimes before Romona came I was afraid that the dogs would be hestitant toward Romona but they act like guardins toward her. When she started to crawl Oso was near her when we had to take our eyes off of her to pick up something off the ground before she saw it"Criss stated. "And Chicklet". "Chicklet is the guard towards Romona. I remember when Romona was a baby Sandra had gone out for the night and I was in my office with Romona and Chicklet. A knock came to the door so I got up. After I let JD in I heard a crash and we ran to the office. The bookcase had fallen and I thought Romona was under there but JD saw Chicklet had her underneath the desk. She must of grabbed her or something"Criss remarked.

"I guess you fealings towards the dogs and the baby were wrong". Criss sighed. "What's wrong Christopher?". "Dini just floated into my mind and Iwonder how he would of reactted towards Romona"he replied. "Criss I know you thought Dini's death was your fault but it wasn't. I think that dog just you your rountine that he knew how to get out". Criss chuckled. Oso came out and let out a small bark. "What Oso Romona awake". Criss and dimitra went into Romona's room to see her standing in her crib. "Hello there my sweet did you have a good sleep". Dimitra picked her up and she gave Dimitra a hug. "Thank you why don't we get you clean up and we'll go out for some dinner". "Oso"Romona stated pointing to the dog. Dimitra smiled at Criss and the dog. "Come on let's go wake up Sandra and see if she wants to go out for dinner"Criss suggested and took the dog out

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The next day at the party for Romona Criss was having fun but he saw Sandra looking exhausted. "You all right sweetie?"he asked. "Yea I must be getting sick or something I feel so drained"Sandra remarked. "Maybe you need to see your doctor". "Maybe I'm going to lay down" and started for the stairs but Chicklet started to rub against Sandra's leg and putting her paw on her stomach. "Holly :mad:". "What Criss?"Sandra inquired looking at him. "Don't you remember Chicklet actted that same way when we found out about Romona. Have you ever thought that you could be pregnant again". Bells and whistle started to go off in her head. "I-I-I never thought of it I was never this tired when I was pregnant with Romona". "What's going on I heard you drop a bomb Christopher"Dimitra inquired. "And what's up with Chicklet?"JD asked coming in. "I'll explain later"Criss said.


"And I'll be right back I need to use the bathroom for a minute"Sandra stated and went upstairs as everyone went outside. As the party went on Criss wonder if Chicklet was right again or just being playful. He watched as Romona walked around with the dogs watching her carefully. Criss felt a tap on his shoulder he turned around and saw Sandra. "I took a test Christopher Chicklet was right I'm pregnant again" showing Criss the postive test. Criss gave her a hug. "Do you think we should tell people about this?". "Let's get a clear answer from the doctor just incase"Criss suggested. "All right" and they went back to the party. The next day Criss was playing with Romona as Dimitra came out. "This is so cute reminds me of you and your father Christopher". "Yea sometimes I feel dad's spirit sometimes"Criss replied. "Hey guys". Coming out was Sandra with the biggested smile on her face.

"Mom can you take Romona in the house for a minute?"Criss asked. "Sure come on sweetie" and they went inside. Criss walked over and sat next to her. "So it's true Romona's going to be a big sister". "Yup Chicklet was right again I'm pregnant"she remarked and Criss gave her a hug. "I can't believe it another baby". "Criss it's babies" and showed him the sonogram. Inside Dimitra heard a splash and went oput to see Criss in the water with the dogs. "What happened?". "Criss fell when I told him about the babies and the dogs followed"Sandra remarked giggling. "Babies you mean you're pregnant again with twins". "Yup" and Dimitra gave her a hug. "Now the dogs have a bigger family to watch after"Criss stated. "And they do a wonderful job doing it"Dimitra added as Romona smiled and said Oso whiich made Oso bark with happiness.

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