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Hello all! This is actually a story series I uploaded a while ago, but I never finished. I've had pretty much constant requests for me to finish it, and I promised that I was read them over and see if inspiration hit me. But, as I read, the many, many errors and rather bland writing stuck out to me and I was filled with SHAME!!! (I usually try to avoid re-reading my stories, because the same thing always happened) But, as I was reading, I was reminded of why it was a popular series, so I decided to do a semi-kind favor and revamp the story and polish it up a bit more with some of the better writing skills I have gotten since I wrote it. It might also get me to write a 4th chapter, but I make no promises. So, here you are, the new and improved House Guest.

As always, readers should be of age, have an open mind, and eat a diet free of trans fats. This is my story, with my characters, so please do not use them without my permission. Now, start reading and enjoy!

This is part three.

House Guest 3 - Candy

The rest of the day rested somewhere between sheer awkwardness and suspense. Terri didn't come out of his room more than a few times to use the bathroom, and when dinner came around he said he'd like to eat in his room because he needed to deal with some "family issues."

When he came down to grab his baked potato, he asked my mom if we had any sour cream, but stopped mid sentence when our eyes caught each other.

There was a familiarity behind those eyes, even though I had only known them for a short while. I sensed longing and worry buried deep inside, wanting to be undone. The reflective brown shimmered and we both realized that we were staring at each other and looked away.

My mother looked on and her eyebrow rose. She shook her head, unsure of what had just happened. She asked Terri what he was looking for as she split open her potato with a knife.

"Uh... sour cream," he said, still distracted by thoughts in his head.

My mom nodded and pulled a tub out of the fridge and handed to the fox.

Terri placed a dollop on his potato, trying to hide the fact that he was looking at me out of the corner of his eye. When I looked up, his eyes quickly returned to the potato that now had just a little too much sour cream on it.

"Thank you," he said before quickly picking his plate up and walking back to his room.

"You're welcome Terri!" my mom yelled as he disappeared around the corner. "If you need someone to talk to, I'm always here!" She turned to me. "Poor dear, I wonder what happened."

I just shrugged, looking down at my plate and poking at the rough, hollow potato skin, not wanting to eat it, but waiting for her to tell me to do so.

"And what was with you two staring at each other like that?" she asked, putting the tub back in the refrigerator.

I froze for a second wondering if the seemingly quick glace was really that noticeable. "What are you talking about?"

"When Terri walked in, you two stared at each other for like a minute straight. I hope you haven't been giving him a hard time."

"Oh that... I didn't even notice I was staring." God, I suck at lying.

My mom just rolled her eyes, clearly seeing through my fib. "You should really get to know the guy, he's really nice, and he's going to be here for a while. He told me this morning that he'd like to stay for the rest of the year if we let him, so of course I said yes."

The butterfly feeling came back as I heard that.

"Also," she added, "Eat that potato skin; it's good for your fur."

I mindlessly chewed on the thick skin as I wondered what Terri's staying meant, and if what happened last night had any reason for him wanting to stay longer. As I finished the last of the charred tasteless husk, I excused myself and went up to my room. Terri's door was still shut.

As I opened the door and clicked on the light, I noticed a small note taped under the switch. I took it off and unfolded it. In purple pen, it read 'Come to my room when your mom is asleep.'

The fluttery feeling came back, and I got nervous as I wondered what he had planned. I sat down at my computer knowing that my mom wouldn't be going to sleep until a few more hours. As my curser brainlessly clicked away at the various bookmarks of my favorite sites and the colorful pages flashed before my eyes, I got an idea.

I typed in 'Evan Walker.' I skimmed through a few results before finding an article about a 23 year old Labrador, so I clicked it.

A news site popped up with a picture of Terri's husband smiling and wearing an apron, and I started to read. It was about him opening a coffee shop in the next town over called "Groovy Beans." It wasn't a very long article, and didn't give a lot of information. So, I went back and typed in 'Groovy Beans.'

I went through a few different links until I found the right one, and it brought me to an outdated website for the place. It had a picture of Terri and Evan together behind the counter of the warmly decorated little restaurant. The lab's arm was around the fox as they stood, surrounded by piles of biscotti and jars of coffee beans. Just to the left was a little coffee icon labeled "our story" and I clicked it.

'Groovy beans has been the dream of Terri and Evan Walker ever since they first met. It started out as just a small but popular stand on the street, originally started by Evan, which served a single home brew and a seasonal selection of cookies. A year later, Evan purchased a small empty building not far from the old stand to house their growing clientele. They remodeled the old pharmacy and turned it into the coffee house it is today. Opening day brought a new set of customers who took to the friendly atmosphere quickly. Terri and Evan have been running Groovy Bean for over a year now, providing a homey neighborhood coffee place that everyone from teens to business men enjoy visiting. Terri and Evan hope to eventually expand and open a second shop in the future. 'We'll be serving coffee 'till we're old and grey,' Terri likes to say.'

I looked down and saw 'Last updated - Aug, 2nd'; a little more than a month before Evan's death.

I closed the window, feeling a knot form in my throat as I sat in the silence of my still room.

It was only an hour to so until my mom would be in bed, so I leaned back in my chair and tried to figure out something to do, and more importantly, something to cheer me up a little. I saw my reflection in the mirror and tried to pet down a little cowlick, but it was being stubborn. After trying to pin it down with spit, I decided to go to the bathroom and gel is back.

As I looked in the bathroom mirror after I finally got the cowlick to stay down, and then looked at the rest of my fur, I smiled. I gave a quick Fonzie impression and walking out. As I passed, I noticed Terri's door was cracked open like before, and my mom was getting ready for bed. I gulped and walked back to my room, knowing my mom would be out like a light in a half hour.

I sat back down at my computer, tapping gently against my mouse as I thought. I leaned forward and typed in 'how to give a blowjob' - just in case.

My eyes took in all the information they could handle until I heard a familiar snore coming from my mother's room. It was time.

I stood up and peeked out into the hall. The light under my mom's door was out, and the clean streak of light from Terri's door beckoned me further. I stepped into the dark hall and slowly walked, not knowing what to expect. As I got to the door, I stood in front of it.

"Come in," Terri said. I guess I was louder than I thought.

I opened the door, and stepped inside.

"Close the door, would you?" Terri asked.

I closed it softly and turned back to him. He was sitting on the edge of his bed in a set of pink satin pajamas. He smiled at me as I walked over and sat next to him.

He was wearing a heavy perfume, and his fur looked perfectly groomed like always.

"You know, you look just like him when I first met him," he said looking at me. "That was back in high school. I remember it well. He was walking past me on the way to class, and something about him just caught my heart. I didn't know who he was, and I didn't for some years afterwards. That was before I came out. But, he became my secret little obsession. I thought I'd never see him again after graduation, but when I was walking in the park, I passed a little coffee stand with someone that looked just like him working there. I got in line and ordered a cup, to see if it really was him or not. He didn't recognize me, but I knew it was him. I walked through that park every chance I got and bought more coffee than was probably healthy. At first I was too shy to say anything, but just seeing him made my day brighten." He softly chuckled as a smile spread across his muzzle. "The first thing I ever said to him was 'I like nibbling on your biscotti.' He laughed and gave me one for free. As he handed it to me, I touched his paw, and it was like magic. I knew he was the one. I slowly got braver and would start conversations with him when there was no one else in line. Eventually, he asked me out, and the rest is history."

I sat there silently watching the smiling fox's face as he remembered his love.

"I really miss him, and I could never replace what we had," he said looking back at me. "But what you said last night was true; he wouldn't want me to be alone this long. Sometimes I think that if he saw what happened to me after he was gone, he'd be ashamed." His eyes began to water and he raised a paw to wipe them away. "I know he would. But he was my rock, and it was so sudden. I just didn't know what to do, or where to go. My world went with him. God, I'm a mess!" He buried his face in his paws and started crying.

I leaned over and wrapped my arms around him, patting him softly. "He'd still love you, and he'd understand." I said.

Terri scooted closer to me and softly wept on my shoulder.

After a few minutes, I felt his head move, and a set of lips press against my cheek. "Thanks for being here for me."

I brought a paw up to his head and gently pet it.

"I think I'm ready," I heard whispered in my ear.

Terri pulled back and looked into my eyes as I looked back. Our noses touched and then our lips. I closed my eyes as I took in his scent. I felt his lips pull back and he stood up. I looked up to see him walking across the room to a radio. He clicked a few buttons and the soft sounds of classical music started playing.

"You wouldn't happen to know how to waltz, would you?" he asked me.

I stood up. "Uhh... no, sorry."

"Well, I can't be with a man who doesn't know how to waltz." He looked at me. "Fortunately, it's an easy fix."

Terri waved for me to come closer. As I walked up, he grabbed my paws.

"Your paw goes on my hip," he said as she pressed my paw onto his warm side. "And mine goes up on your shoulder. Then we both grab each other's paws like this," he said pulling my other paw out to my side with his own. "Now, I made you the leader, so I'll be following your movements, ok?"

"Um... ok?" I said, looking down at our feet. "What do I do?"

"Well, first you step forward with your left foot, and I step back with my right." I did. "Good, then bring your right foot up and to the right. Then, shift your weight and slide your left foot over. Then step back with your right foot, and then back and to the left with your left so you've made a box."

We looked up from our feet and realized that we were very close to each other. Terri smiled.

"Then, you repeat," he said, our muzzles dangerously close to each other as we gazed into each other's eyes.

I looked back down and stepped forward nervously, and his foot gracefully moved back. I took the next step, and so did he. Soon we were doing an awkward little dance in a square.

"See, you've got it. Now you just need to work more on your transitions, and you'll be perfect."

I stepped again, and we continued; our bodies moving together with Terri's perfume filling the air. Once I felt that I had a good handle on the moves, I looked up and into his eyes. They flickered their brown flash at me as we moved.

"You're pretty good at this, you know," he said before breaking the dance. He walked over to the light switch and flicked it off, leaving just the dim lamp on his nightstand to illuminate the room. I watched him walk by to his dresser as my eyes adjusted and he lit a few candles. He looked back over to me as the flames flicked to life. "Thought it'd help the mood a bit."

I smiled as he walked back over and brought his paw to mine and we continued dancing to the soft music. He smiled as I pulled his hips a little closer to mine, and our lips met in a kiss. I felt his gentle paw move up from my shoulder and onto my neck as we gently swayed.

I could feel my sheath pulse as his body pressed against mine. Terri moved his head onto my shoulder and he rocked from side to side.

"You know I'm going to give myself to you tonight, don't you?" he whispered as he licked my ear.

My cock pulsed, and my paw rubbed Terri's back, unable to contain my smile as I breathed in his scent.

Terri pulled back and gave me another gentle kiss, before grabbing both of my paws and pulling me to the bed. I laid down and he crawled over to me. He lifted my shirt up and over my head, and as I slipped free, his muzzle met mine with another soft kiss. He straddled my bare, blonde stomach as he sat up and started undoing his own shirt and throwing it across the room, reviling the exposed, pail fur of his chest. His hips pressed against my cock as he leaned forward again. I could feel his pulsing member on my stomach and he gently grinded into me. My own aroused cock strained underneath him, wanting to be freed.

I felt a tug at my waist and my pants slide down, letting my tented boxers poke below Terri. One of his paws moved down and rubbed across my cock through my underwear. I moaned as his skilled fingers caressed my member and I was quickly rock hard and straining against the thin fabric. With another tug, Terri pulled them down past my thighs and I felt his soft paw grasp my cock. I felt him tug again and I laid there completely naked under the fox. My tip was dripping pre and I had to contain myself from cumming already as his silky pajamas tickled my shaft. He bent forward, placing his paws on my chest. He leaned back again, letting his fingers slide down my belly to my crotch. I moaned as I felt them continue onto my cock and he started pumping with his soft paws.

"Mmm, you're thick," he said, running his fingers over my slippery, sensitive tip.

I gave a faint nod and a smile, still trying to hold back my inevitable orgasm. I leaned back and closed my eyes. I felt warm breath on my cock and I looked down just in time to see my tip disappear inside of Terri's muzzle.

As my cock filled his mouth, I didn't know how much longer I could take. I felt his tongue rub the underside of my tip and then slide down my shaft. I felt the back of his throat and grasped the sheets, trying to hold back as I felt it coming.

Terri pulled my cock out of his mouth just in time as I edged and felt my orgasm recede to give me just a little longer.

I gasped as I felt the drastic temperature change on my loins and looked down at the fox who was watching my cock bounce in the air as he blew on it.

When the last of the almost- orgasm disappeared, I felt a paw gently cup my full balls as I moaned and tilted my head back. I felt lips kiss my tip and move down my length again. I felt his throat press up against my head as his paw gave my base a few tight squeezes. I felt his tongue run up and down my shaft and the familiar strain of an orgasm started again, even stronger than last time. As it got closer, I started to whine and Terri Pulled off once again, just in time.

My balls felt like they were going to burst as my cock feebly twitched, but it felt good. My mind was going crazy inside my head as I thrust my hips, wanting to release. My tip squirted watery shots of pre that dripped down my shaft and down to his paw, still wrapped around my balls. The feeling of my cock wagging in the air with each movement was torture as I gripped the sheets even harder. As the warm sensation disappeared again, leaving my body tingling and my heart thumping hard in my chest, I felt a paw on my stomach, and Terri's muzzle once again plunged down onto my dick.

I moaned as his head bobbed between my legs and he sucked my cock. I felt his other paw move past my balls and down towards my ass. He gently pressed against my tail hole, which made my wanting cock twitch in surprise. I yelped as I felt the slick finger break my virginity and slide inside.

It moved within me, knowing exactly where it was going. With a dull pressure inside me, I felt my body explode in pleasure. I threw my head back and moaned loudly as my cock unloaded into Terri's muzzle. The pent up euphoria of edging pulsed through my body and Terri's finger massaged my prostrate as I released the biggest load of my life into him.

I made uncontrollable groans as the fox sucked my pulsing rod, still firmly pressing inside of me. As I found the strength to open my eyes again I saw my jizz drip from the sides of his mouth and my primal urges took over as my paw grabbed his head and pushed him down. I wanted him to swallow every drop I shot.

As I finished squirting my lengthy load into his mouth, I let go of Terri's head and my body collapsed. I felt my cock slip from his muzzle and land with a splat onto my stomach as I lay there, panting.

"My, you're a big shooter too," Terri said, licking his lips clean before making his way up to my muzzle.

His long cock was poking out from under his pants with a large string of pre dripping from it. As we kissed, my paw moved down and around it. It felt like I was grabbing an arm, only warmer and harder. I could taste my cum as my tongue moved into his muzzle. I squeezed up his shaft to his head, feeling warm pre spilling down onto my wrist as he moaned into our kiss.

My other paw moved to his round, firm ass, as I pulled his pants down as he leaned over me. I looked down and saw his lacy pink thong just barely holding in his large balls. How he hid that monster in those skirts, I will never know. I cupped the large orbs with a squeeze and continued to run my paw along the pulsing, hot length against his chest.

He moaned once more aefore pulling away, leaning back up.

"I want to feel your thick cock inside me," he said, letting his hard rod bounce in front of him as he pulled off his pants and reached down, grabbing my spent cock with his paw.

I felt it grow to life again in his fingers, unsure if I could go another round.

"Want to see a trick?" he said, placing a leg over my stomach and straddling me again. My overly sensitive cock pressed up against his soft tail and I almost passed out. His paws were up against my shoulders, gently rubbing as I felt his large bulging sack rub against me, moving up and placing my cock between his soft, firm crack, and then back.

I moaned like a bitch in heat as the soft fur teased me and I shot another load of pre onto my stomach.

"You'd better watch" I heard whispered in my ear as I looked down.

Terri lifted his hips from mine and I felt something pull against my package. His ass moved up into the air, as his thong caught on to my cock and slid down the sides of his legs. He stepped out of them and laid his naked body against mine, as I tried to hold back again.

"Wow..." I said, a little dazed from it all. I felt my cock pulse into his chest, which was returned by a much larger pulse from his.

"Want to see another?" he asked, looking up at me from my chest.

I smiled; afraid I wasn't going to make it past another one. He sat up and slowly untangled the thong from my shaft.

He leaned back down and kissed me hard. He hovered just above my body as I felt a paw move down and press just above the base of my cock, making it stand straight up underneath him. I felt his tail brush lightly against my tip, just barely enough for me to feel it. His tongue pressed deep into my mouth and I felt my cock pulse and shot a load of warm pre down the side of my shaft. He did it three more times until my cock was slathered and I was about a second away from shooting my full load all over his tail. He sat up and brought a paw down to make sure it worked.

"Barely even touched you," he said smiling.

I nodded and moaned as I watched him turn around and bend over. He brought his paw down and moved his tail back, exposing the pink pucker. He pulled two fingers out of his muzzle and brought them between his cheeks as he rested his shoulders on the bed. His large package hung just below, leaking dark, slick spots on the sheets where it rubbed against. I watched his nimble fingers slip through his tight ring as he moaned and stretched himself. My cock pulsed as he pulled out again, leaving the glistening pucker ready and waiting.

"Now fuck me hard," he said, moving his arm back in front of him as he looked back at me.

I stood up on my knees and moved over to him. His softly, curving, orange back was spread out before me as my paw moved over and graced his hips. My cock stood straight out from me as I got closer. He rubbed his cheek into the sheet with this brown eyes eagerly watching me as I lined my cock up with his hole.

"Mmm, slide it in me, Ed," he said seductively, closing his eyes.

I thrust forward into the tight ring until I felt it slide over my tip. It was tight as I pushed forward past my head. Terri moaned softly and clutched the side of the bed. His moan was sweet and light and made something in me want to do whatever I could to make him do it again.

I pushed further into the hot, tight ass, watching his fists struggle and shake against the side of the bed as his moan turned into something like a grunt.

"Are you ok?" I asked, feeling a little concerned when I heard a claw tear through fabric.

"Yeah," he said through his teeth. "It's just been a while. Keep going. It feels good."

I pushed until I felt his ass press against my groin and I moaned at the warm tightness around my cock. Terri twitched, caught somewhere between pain and pleasure, as I stood there deep inside of him. I could feel my cock pulse, wanting to cum, but I wouldn't let it. I pulled back out and I gasped as the tight ring moved back up my shaft.

I saw a tear fall from Terri's eye as I reached my tip. I slowly started pushing back in, letting my cock slide in again, and pulling Terri down along my shaft. As my hips touched his again, I heard a soft "faster" come from Terri's clenched jaw.

I looked down at the curvy fox below me as I pulled out quickly. I hunched forward and gasped to myself, and shoved my cock back in. It felt so good as I slid through his warmth. I did it again, building up a rhythm, each time, slapping hard against his ass. I watched his muscles move under his shiny fur as his legs twisted below him.

His head nuzzled into the mattress as I pounded him and he moaned deep, slutty moans that sent shivers up my spine. I could feel my knot begin to form as it strained against his hole. It got harder and harder to push through I couldn't fit it in anymore. I could feel the passion building up in me again as I closed my eyes and rammed my hips into the sexy fox's ass as hard as I could, pressing firmly against my knot.

But I soon found myself humping air. I looked down at Terri who had pulled off of me and had stepped off of the bed. He turned to me and pushed me down back onto the mattress. The build-up stopped inside of me once more, making me ache. My wanting cock pulsed as I landed and he roughly straddled me.

With another gasp, I felt his warm body move over my cock and his tight, hot ass come down on my length. He bounced on my hips, riding my rod, making my whole body rock. He pressed his long, thick cock down on my stomach, leaving streaks of pre stuck to my fur. I moaned as he rode me, pressing hard against my knot as I closed my eyes tightly.

I felt a hard pressure as he shoved down roughly and slipped my knot inside of him. We both gasped as his ring slid over the large swelling and I felt my cock begin to pulse.

My orgasm wiped my mind blank as it took over. All I could fell was the ecstasy of my long-awaited release, made even better by the sensation of the hot, thick rod pressed against my stomach, pushing down hard and squirting ropes of hot jizz up along my neck and muzzle. The smell of fox cum, as it landed on my snout, made me wild and gave my orgasm a second wind as I pumped into Terri's ass, letting out a noise I've never made before. I felt Terri fall forward, placing his arms on my shoulder as he crammed my cock deep into his ass again.

I panted as my breath was taken away from me. I could still feel the cum squirting on my chest as it run down my sides. I looked up at Terri who was equally as lost in the moment. The fox weakly bounced on my hips, firmly stuck on my knot. His head fell down to his chest as it heaved from his breath. His eyes slowly opened and looked down at me with a look of shock and pleasure. His eyes flashed gold as he leaned down.

His lips pressed against mine, his breath strongly blowing against the side of my muzzle. I felt his tongue ender my mouth, as he paws grip down on my shoulders. I felt one last, hot squirt on my chest as I looked into his relaxed face. We broke the kiss to breathe, and he hovered over me, his body shaking from the exertion.

"I love you," I said as I dove into those bright eyes.

I felt a paw on my head rub my ear as he smiled. "I love you too."

With a small popping noise, Terri freed himself and collapsed next to me, placing a paw against my chest. The exhausted fox curled up next to me, his leg crossing over mine as he rested his head on my shoulder and gently nuzzled. I looked down at my drenched chest and scooped up a bit with my fingers and took a taste. The potent jizz tasted wonderful in my mouth as I sucked my finger clean.

I heard Terri moan softly as I reached over and grabbed the softening shaft of his cock, leaning forward and licking the tip clean. He laid there for a while, his chest gently pressing against my arm as he breathed before he shivered and looked up at me.

"We'd better get cleaned up," he said, lifting his paw off the gooey mess on my chest.

He licked his paw, rolling over and stepping up off the bed. He almost fell as he lost his balance, but a quickly placed paw on the nightstand saved him. He walked over to the door, still completely naked, giving me a glimpse of the cum leaking down his thigh as his long, soft cock hung out from his sheath in front of him.

"Aren't you going to put a robe on?" I asked, standing up too.

He just looked back at me and smiled as his eyes flashed.

"What if my mom sees us?" I asked as he opened the door.

"Well, you're covered in cum, and so am I, so if she sees us, we're already screwed, so we might as well not stain a good robe. Now come on."

He beckoned me to come with and I walked over, feeling the drips of cum slide down my chest. I blushed as I followed him out into the dark hall in nothing but the jizz on my neck. He walked confidently into the bathroom and closed the door after me. He bent over and started the water, giving me a nice shot of his cum slather ass and dangling package again, making my cock pulse in its sheath.

After testing the water with his paw, he grabbed me and pulled me into the shower with him. The hot water beat down on us as we let the cum wash away. My arms wrapped around his soft waist as I held him close.

"So, if we don't get caught, we don't tell your mom about this, ok?" he said, kissing me on the lips again.

I reached over and grabbed the fur shampoo, globing it in my paw and rubbing it against the foxes body as he giggled. After he returned the favor, and we rinsed off, Terri turned the water off and we both crept back to his room. He quickly slipped on a pair of purple panties, and I put on my boxers and we snuggled together listening to the silence of the night.

***

I woke up the next morning with my cock poking out from my boxers. As I remembered where I was, I quickly went to hide it, but noticed that I was all alone in the bed. I sat up and looked around, but the room was empty. I got dressed and stuck my head outside to the hall. No one was awake yet.

I walked down the quiet hallway and stairs which were softly lit by the morning sun. The kitchen was empty, and so was the living room. Then I walked by the patio where I saw Terri. He was sitting on the wooden ledge, looking down at something in his paws. As he shifted it, it glinted in the sun.

He quickly closed his paw and stuffed whatever it was into his pocket as I slid the door open and walked out. He looked off into the distance of the yard as my claws clicked on the hard, cold wood and I sat down next to him.

I brought my arm around him and scooted closer. I saw his paw move back up from his pocket to his lap, but it was empty.

"Morning, Ed," he said, still looking out in the distance.

"Morning, Terri."

"Ed.... Do you think you could drive me somewhere after breakfast?"

"Sure. Where?"

"I'll give you directions when we leave."

"Ok."

We looked off into the distance of the clear sky in silence.

"Well, glad to see you two are finally getting along," we heard from behind us.

I turned around to see my mom standing in a robe at the patio door. My paw slipped from Terri's side.

"You two want breakfast? I was going to make scrambled eggs."

I moved to get up and nodded. Terri joined us as we walked back into the kitchen.

After breakfast, Terri and I got into my car. He hadn't said much over breakfast, and the silence carried over. I pulled out of the driveway and followed Terri's directions as we went. I had a feeling we were going to the coffee shop him and Evan used to own, but when he told me to take the exit that lead to the opposite side of town, I gave up the thought. We twisted and turned around tree-lined streets for a while, taking back roads past large, old houses.

Terri didn't say anything other than the directions, and the cool air in the car seemed to refuse to warm in the noon sun. I wanted to start a conversation, but every time I would build up to say something, my heart would tell me not to. Terri watched out the window with his paws gently tucked into his lap and his ankles crossed.

We drove past a large, black metal fence with limestone pillars. I quickly glanced over and saw the rows of gray headstones zoom past us. I could see a large metal and stone plaque that read "Willow Side Cemetery" down the road.

"Turn left," Terri said as we neared the gate.

I felt my heart sink a little as the last of my doubt passed and the car rolled through the decorative limestone walls. We drove past the dismal, endless rows of grave markers until Terri told me to park. I pulled off the side of the road, and we got out.

The sun was shining down on us in the clear sky. It was odd to see such a lovely day in such a sad place. Everything was quiet amongst the dead as the gentle breeze softly moved through our fur.

Terri gazed over the distance of the graveyard and sighed before starting off into the green, crowded field.

I followed slowly behind, wanting him to have his space. I watched him count the headstones on his silent lips as he passed them, as if he had done the task enough times to commit it to memory. His steps slowed, and his body got stiffer as he moved. He paused next to a headstone and reluctantly turned to it. He gently got down on his knees and stared at the chunk of granite.

His paw moved to wipe a tear away as he whispered something to the stone. I stood off a few headstones back, quietly watching the mourning fox.

His chin dropped down to his chest as he cried. A paw moved and grasped the grass in front of him tightly as he leaned forward. He cried out loudly to the cold ground and sat back up, weeping as he tilted his head up to the sky with his eyes closed, the dark streams of wet fur forming from his eyes.

Time passed slowly as I watched Terri sitting there motionless as the tears ran down his cheeks. I shifted my weight to my other foot and he opened his eyes and stuck a paw into his coat pocket, pulling out a small gardening spade. He carefully carved a circle in the grass and gently lifting it up, then scooping out some of the dirt beneath it.

His paw moved back to his pocket and pulled out something. He held it out in his palm and looked at it carefully as if to capture it forever in his mind. It glistened in the sun as he turned over one of the rings with his finger. He kissed them lovingly before letting them drop into the hole. He pulled the dirt back and tenderly placed the grass back down with a pat.

He stood up and wiped his eyes with the clean side of his paw before looking back at me. I saw a weak smile and I gave one back as he walked towards me, brushing his paws off on his pants.

He didn't say anything as his paw slipped into mine and we walked through the rows of lost loved ones and back to the car.

"He told me he was happy for me." He grinned; relief in his eyes as they shined there bright brown and he placed a paw on my cheek. "For me and you."

To be continued...