“I forgive you, and I’m sorry I started all of this without asking what was wrong… I just heard you and Blade talking and thought…”
  “No, no, I deserved this, really.” Chandler said, shaking the proffered paw. After awhile, the two seemed to mutually think ah, what the heck and gave each other a hug, and all the dogs around breathed a sigh of relief. When it was all done, everyone went home to nurse their wounds, Guy and Chandler going together with all their friends.

  “… Zak, you’ve been so quiet all day. Is there something wrong?”
  Zak glanced at his girlfriend, Molly, before looking back at the ocean. They had gone to the beach after lunch to spend the day together, but she had noticed something was wrong with him. He didn’t want to admit it, but since she had noticed he might as well tell her.
  “Well… Awhile ago I had this bad feeling. Really bad.” He said softly, his deep voice showing his concern. “I just wonder if my family is okay is all, and I didn’t want to ruin this date by telling you.”
  Smiling, she took his big, strong paw in hers a moment. “Let’s go check on them, since it’s about time you went home anyway.”
  He smiled. “If you don’t mind.”
  The two went back to Charlie’s Place, Zak’s belly squirming anxiously even though he kept a smile on his face. When they got to the big apartment, the tan Doberman took a deep breath and went inside with Molly. He saw everyone sporting bandages and Band-Aids, treating small wounds and talking. His jaw dropped as his nephew came up, a Band-Aid on his forehead from a small scratch he got from the earlier scuffle.
  “What in the name of boxing hounds happened?” He asked, picking up his nephew and looking him in the eye.
  “Long story short Uncle Zak, lies can hurt people.” He said, pawing his big nose, confusing the big dog even more.