The man continued to approach her, but all of a sudden, Sharlene appeared out of nowhere and slashed at the man's face. The man, terrified, ran back into his truck and drove away. Cherry turns to look at Sharlene in confusion.

"I... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to say those things... it was a joke. And honest to God joke..." Sharlene panted.

Cujo skidded up beside the retreiver.

"Listen to what she says, she does that all the time."

"Well... okay..." Cherry stammered.

"Come on, let's go back and I'll explain more."