[Oh yeah. The dog. Jessie grimaces a little, her little critter loving heart sure did bleed.]

Yeah, that was awful. Emily cried for days after that. She was so sad when she learned the dog wouldn't come back.

[Even cool space facts bring out the crappiest stories, sorry hon.]

Better, I mean... this place is still pretty dang awful, standing by that one. [Deerington is the worst. She offers a little smile.] But I'm feeling a lot better now I've had some shut-eye. Thanks.