Alison sighed happily and let her eyes close. She had enjoyed her day out, but she was definitely glad to be home. Spas were nice, but they didn't have Longshot. He was all hers.

"I missed you today," she murmured. "Did I tell you that? I almost wished you were with me, but I don't think you'd have liked all the sitting still I did." She laughed softly.