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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 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. "!" 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.