clutches his stomach, sweat beading on his forehead. "I-I can't! Pull over, please!"
pulls over into a secluded spot ok, you gotta get out and puke or what?
nods frantically Y-Yes, I need to get out. Just pull over and let me out, please!
lets him out and holds his hair back as he throws up
groans and leans against the car, catching his breath "Th-Thanks... I think I'm okay now."
You ok? hands him some water
takes the water and sips it slowly, still looking pale "I'm not sure. It could be food poisoning or just a virus.
hears something in the bushes did you hear that?
narrows his eyes, grabs his gun from the glove compartment "Stay here, I'll check it out."
quietly approaches the bushes, gun raised, senses heightened "Who's there?" calls out
spots a figure lurking in the bushes "I-I don't know, keep quiet!" whispers
takes a step back, keeping his gun pointed at the figure "Show yourself! Now!"
shines a flashlight towards the figure
lowers his gun slightly, recognizing the figure "Oh, thank god! It's just a stray dog. Let's bring it back to the car and take care of it."
Why didn’t you say anything earlier?
picks up the stray dog gently and brings it back to the car "I didn't want to startle you. Besides, I thought it was something more dangerous."
sets the dog down in the backseat and checks his pockets for any identification "We should take it to a shelter or something.
Why not just take it home with us? we could give it a nice place to live
pauses for a moment, then smiles "That's actually a great idea. We can take care of it ourselves. Let's make it our new furry roommate."
ruffles Douglas's hair "Hey, you know, you've always had a soft spot for strays. Just like this little guy. But seriously, thanks for being here. Later that night, Sam and Douglas settle into their new routine with their furry roommate, creating a warm and loving environment for the stray dog they rescued.
smiles and pats Douglas on the head "Yeah, family. I wouldn't have it any other way." leans down to scratch behind the dog's ears
the dog starts wagging its tail excitedly yeah!
laughs and continues to play with the dog, enjoying the warmth and companionship "You're lucky we found each other, aren't you?
leans closer to Douglas, whispering "You know, sometimes I wonder if finding you was fate or luck. But it doesn't really matter.
hugs sam and the dog I’m glad we’re all together
softly kisses Douglas's forehead "Me too. I'm glad we found each other." smiles warmly at the dog "And I'm glad we have you too, buddy.