After kissing Debbie goodnight - 'Oh Boy' she'd drained and surprised him, but 'God' he could go another round right now. He was semi-erect just thinking about how hot she is.

"What the fuck was up with him, he was so horny all the time. He shook his head to clear it of those thoughts, after all Ziggy needed him first and foremost. Ryan knew his own cock would have to wait.

He knew he still had to face his Dad. He rolled his eyes and sighed. That will be Great Fun! and he squirmed. He had a plan to keep his head down as much as possible. 'Yeah that might work'.

He walked quickly to Ziggy's room. He would never have believed Ziggy Cohen would have his own private room. He chuckled to himself and thanked his lucky stars that Ziggy was such a 'character'. 'Everyone' loved Ziggy and apart from a loving family and gorgeous girlfriend Ziggy was the one to make his life happy and complete. Ryan would miss seeing them every minute of every day, but at a push he could make that happen. College was only twenty minutes away. He could be home at lunch and every night.

He'd have to be there if he was to retrain Ziggy and watch his exercise and food regime. In a lot of ways Ziggy learned bad habits from Seth, like lack of exercise and eating way too much. If left to Seth, Ziggy would end up like a big assed 'Couch Potato' playing Grand Theft Auto, while Seth would remain a reed thin Wimp!

He arrived at his dog's room just as the orderlies were bringing him in from his surgery.

Ryan was appalled to see, Ziggy's freshly shaven back. "Oh Ziggy! What have they done to your beautiful coat?!" he almost sobbed. This showed three large flesh wounds but they were very neatly stitched, of course 'Mr G' wasn't far behind. Doing by now, his famous fish expression as his Mom called it.

Mr G explained to Ryan that even though the operation sites looked 'horrific' his young intern Gary had done the stitching as he had a steadier hand. Mr G had cut away all of the gangrenous tissue, but if there was another infection it would mean another trip to surgery.

Ryan was knocked for six. Apart from the dressings, Ziggy was a different dog, big bright brown eyes were searching for his master. When he saw Ryan gazing at him, he started to wag his tail. Ryan went straight to Ziggy's pen. Yes! Ziggy's waggy flag was back, more than back it was a blur.

He gave Ryan his paw without being asked, and covered his master's face with big sloppy tongued kisses, which Ryan didn't mind at all. He'd been used to these before 'Fucking Monster Mog' had shown up.

Mr G's main concern was Ziggy's weight now. Had Ryan not noticed his dog wasn't eating or that the Moggie was eating it all?

"No" Ryan replied. "I did notice it spitting at him when he tried to eat" "I didn't realise my dog hadn't eaten when his bowl was empty" "He hates that dry food so I should have guessed"

"It's all my fault" and he started to sob.

"Ssh! Now Ryan" Mr G said, but Ryan went on "I wish I'd killed it . I should have killed it . It nearly killed my chicklet Sophie".

He was wracked with more sobs, until his Dad hugged him and said "Hey! Don't blame yourself. . I should never have let it stay . I could see the liberties it was taking and how we were all petrified of it . Your Mom even tried to finish it off with star fish. . I never did work out were she got that idea"

Father and son both stared at Mr G and all three of them started to chuckle.

"This is the plan" Mr G said "Nail the flaps up . If Ziggy wants out he'll have to let you know . He'll need retraining Ryan, which is your responsibility . He'll probably think he can have it his own way now . He's been spoilt in here . Expect the odd puddle here and there, but really be stern and check him for doing it"

Ryan smiled and nodded at all of this. He wanted to get started ASAP on Ziggy's new regime.

"He's a character and a kidder" to which father and son rolled their eyes.

"And don't we know it" they both answered, remembering the time he would hold one paw up and limp so he wouldn't need to go for a walk. Only he was rumbled because he forgot to limp when he thought they weren't looking.

"He really is amazingly like a pseudo Seth" they thought out loud.

"Be sure he gets exercise everyday"

"I exercise him at least twice a day" Ryan answered Mr G.

Mr G was doing his Fish impression when he said "I'm not sure you like what I'm going to say Ryan . We've started him on a new food supplement drip and it will put the weight back on him."

"You won't like this at all . If we get ten pounds in weight on him. I'll consider letting him be discharged at the week-end . I said you wouldn't like the idea" Mr G was smirking, doing his impression of a 'smirking' fish now.

Ryan gasped; he was on a high and grabbed hold of the smirking fish and hugged him.

"One word of warning he'll eat anything and everything you put down for him, just like a puppy would. . Be strict Ryan say NO and mean NO don't let those eyes get to you"

"Thanks for everything Mr Grieves" said a startled Ryan as he shook his hand.

Mr Grieves started to leave the room and turned back "Oh Ryan, just one more thing . Call me Mr G please ... it's 'Cool' ... Right?"

"You got it Mr G it is!!" Ryan laughed.

Then he hugged his Dad and ran quickly to call his Mom and Debs. While he was gone his Dad was thinking "He's Happy . I won't burst his bubble, but the Father/son talk is still on the cards!!"

FATHER/SON TALK

When Ryan returned to the room after ringing his mother and Debbie, he and his Dad were alone. "Oh Shit" he thought "Now It's the talk.

He tried making 'small talk' to delay the 'inevitable'. It didn't work!! "Oh God, here it comes" he looked at the floor, at the window, at the posters on the wall. Anywhere, but not at his father.

His Dad sighed and said "Right Ryan! . Time for that talk I promised you" Ryan realised his Dad's voice had become stern and clipped which it always did when he was concerned and about to drive the point home about something.

His Dad sat on the recliner with his arms folded. Leaving Ryan to stand or sit on the floor. He chose to stand.

"You didn't think you'd get off that easy did you Son?" Ryan flushed red and squirmed. He wondered how much his Dad had seen.

Debbie had been riding him like a jockey in the Kentucky Derby. He was horrified at what his Dad may have been a spectator to and for how long!

Fuck what now? Had he seen Ryan's fingers working magic on her slick hot pussy? Had he seen his hands playing with her perfect breasts and nipples? Had he seen her playing with his swollen balls until it took Ryan over the edge and he'd exploded inside her? Had he heard him cum with a muffled groan?

The entire scene could have been straight from a 'porn' movie. "Oh God" the curtain hadn't been drawn.

His Dad was enjoying his embarrassment. Then he asked "Ryan do you respect Debbie? . It sure didn't look that way to me!"

Ryan was mortified, his voice rose at his Fathers question. "Of course I do, but she instigated it this time . We hadn't seen one another for three whole days!!"

To which his Dad replied "God help us if it had been three weeks . I hope your Mom never gets wind of this!"

"I don't think that will happen because my 'tell a lot/everything' brother wasn't here" he answered his Dad. "Chill out Dad Please" he begged.

"Are you using protection?" was the response he got.

"No Debbie's on the pill" he rolled his eyes.

The questions were getting worse. "That's NOT what I asked you!" Sometimes Ryan forgot his Dad was a lawyer and a good one. "Did you use a condom?" This was getting a lot worse.

"NO! I got caught up in the heat of the moment. I didn't expect it here"

"Watch it! Don't try to be a smart ass Son."

Ryan sighed "I'm the first man she's been with"

Now his Dad was Furious. "You're her first but she sure isn't your first . You could expose that lovely girl to something"

His Dad was right. He'd go to be tested tomorrow.

"You've got to start being responsible . You know that . Your sister might have noticed if she hadn't been so eager to see Wi..Ziggy"

Ryan felt ashamed and changed the subject with a question that surprised his Dad. "What does it feel like to be in love Dad? . I think I've fallen in love. Hook line and sinker"

His Dad didn't bother to answer a question that by the stunned look on his Son's face, his Son already knew the answer to. His Dad just grinned from ear to ear.

ZIGGYS RETURN

The days past slowly for Ryan as he waited for Ziggy to be discharged.

Ziggy kept on giving Ryan a 'look' that Ryan interpreted as the Ziggy-"Why the fuck am I still here?"-look. Ryan had plenty of time to think about things. He was going to propose to Debbie as soon as Ziggy was discharged.

He'd never felt the same with any other girl as he did with Debbie. Yes he'd had a couple of randoms at college, but not while he was seeing her. He would never cheat on her. She made him so happy. Sometimes she'd annoy him purposely so they could have fun making up. This week she'd bought a stupid Poodle and named it Betty. Betty! All the hundred of dog's names she comes up with 'Betty' but he'd been surprised at her buying a bitch. After all, Ziggy was a dog. All dog!, even after his 'near miss' with Ryan's Mom at Mr G's office when Nana was coming to stay for a few days.

Ryan had explained that Ziggy would be trying to hump Betty as soon as he was back to full fitness and re-trained. All Ryan got for a reply was a dimpled smile. She had such cute dimples!

Then she said "okay" They'll have 'Spaniadoodles'.

He chuckled to himself and turned to Ziggy and said "The weekend Huh?" He laughed at the expression on his dogs face "Sorry dude, you've been rumbled. Walkies again soon" he laughed out loud, so Ziggy gave him a 'peeved' look, then broke wind in his face. Ew!! Ryan dashed around the room searching for the window pole. Ziggy had nearly floored him with the smell.

Ryan still managed to slip out to see Debs, which always resulted in some heavy petting behind her home, 'Jesus' they couldn't keep their hands off each other. He liked it, more than liked it but they sooner they got engaged the better. He'd better save hard for the ring. Before that, he needed his dog home safe and well and in the family again. Ryan and Debbie would never have met if not for Ziggy.

One night she told him that she planned to always wear the skimpy short-shorts and low cut tops when she saw him each day to see what kind of effect she'd have on him. She'd seen she had a 'big' effect, in fact a 'VERY BIG' effect and seen the bulge in his pants as he'd walked off in a hurry.

"I fancied you crazy when I saw how big of an effect I'd had and it wasn't by accident I'd be there at the same time as you and Ziggy each day". She giggled mischievously and could see him flush and his eyes darken with lust.

"You Minx" he smiled. "I'd show you how big it was NOW, if we weren't behind your folks house . They might come out to check on us at any minute"

"It's nature that's all. . Well I can't see how big it is, but I can feel how big it is" she said has she pulled down the zipper on his jeans, just before he was going to cream himself. He groaned as he felt her hand inside grasping him firmly. When the lights came on in the back of the house, they kissed goodnight passionately.

"See you at the weekend I'll drive you and Ziggs home" She knew Ryan wouldn't be able to concentrate; he'd be too focussed on Ziggy.

"Thanks! Love you!!" he said, without turning around.

The weekend came not too quickly for Ryan and Ziggy, his tail was back in feathery flag mode. His coat was not in tip-top condition, just baby wisps in some places but Ryan liked a challenge. He had a lot to fit in his life; it would be hectic for the next few months. With his family, especially Seth - Ryan missed Seth/Ryan time even if he wouldn't admit it. He missed the little rosebud kisses from his sister and her calling him Wyan. He missed the only mother he wanted and a Dad to beat all Dads. He wanted time with them all while he was training Ziggy it wouldn't be easy to train him this time around.

He was worried sick about college and wanted to get back and do well as soon as possible.

The college had been really good to him; he suspected it was because his Dad had let them know how hard he'd worked to get into Berkley after his terrible start in life in Chino.

He needed to propose to Debs. His family liked her from first meeting her and that made him happy! 'VERY HAPPY!!!!

He thought the ground rules his Dad had set were aimed at him and Debs after the hospital sex session, but he would find out different later. He hoped. Anyway he was going to be very responsible from now on.

Saturday came Mr G gave Ziggy the 'all clear' with the proviso he saw him every month. To be on the 'safe side'. Ryan promised.

He could see Debs waiting outside in the car. By the time Ryan and Ziggy bid fare well to every one it was around lunchtime. His Mom had rung him 3 times, Seth 5 times, Sandy/Sophie once. He came out of the hospital carrying a treasure chest of pharmaceuticals, even a dog car seat belt with Ziggy printed on it - if it had the word dog in front of it Ryan bought it - leaving a big hole in his allowance money and of course the ring money. Debbie would understand when he explained

He bumped into Gary on his way out. He gave Ryan the title of a very old book, said it would be hard to find but the best book Ryan could get on re-training. Ryan took the info on board and waved goodbye. Then he walked quickly, happily and very proudly to the car with his dog

He had to check Ziggy a couple of times as they walked or in Ziggy's case jumped, danced and Ryan thought smiled on his way to Debbie and the car.

Well to Ziggy that meant oochie -coochies pats and hugs then home to his family and freedom.

Who could begrudge him that?

WELCOME HOME ZIGGY

The ride home from the Animal Hospital was uneventful. Ziggy got that many oochie-coochies from Debbie. Ryan was quite Jealous. Awwww today was Ziggy's day. Let him enjoy it. Ryan thought, because Huh-Oh he wasn't going to enjoy the next few weeks.

The rest of the family had agreed to follow Ryan's 'strict' regime with Ziggs, but Ryan allowed him to sit on his lap in the passenger seat all of the way home. He was treated to sloppy kisses from his dog all over is face, hands and ears.

Ryan didn't mind, he was on 'cloud nine' to have his special dog back home and his gorgeous girl at his side.

As the car rounded the corner to his home, Ryan gasped then let out a groan then he started to grin. Debbie hadn't noticed what Ryan had seen and she looked at him with alarm.

"Oh Mom any excuse for a party" he chuckled.

"Are all your family crazy?" Debbie said smiling at Ryan.

"Huh ... um No! Just Mom and Seth, but I think 'the chicklet's in training" he laughed out loud, earning himself a few more sloppy kisses from Ziggy.

Hanging from the eaves at the front of the house was a huge 'Welcome home Wyan and Wigi banner in bright Red, Yellow and blue paint.

Ryan guessed Seth had been having help from the chicklet Wyan and Wigi were in bright red. Which happened to be her favourite colour and the Red paint had started to run. Ryan couldn't help his eyes getting moist. He'd never felt so loved and wanted in his life. Has he made to walk to the door Debbie stopped him. "Hey! What about a sloppy kiss or two for me"

He couldn't deny her request and that's how his Mom found them, locked in each others arms.

She ran towards her sweeties to cover them in hugs, kisses and pats. Apparently they were just for Ryan. Ziggy was next in line as he leapt into her arms nearly knocking her over.

Debbie was classed as a sweetie as well as she got a great hug and kiss from his 'crazy happy Mom'

He hugged his Mom tight and lifted her and spun round and around has Ziggy danced a jig beside them. "Put me down, put me down" she laughed "I'm getting dizzy Ryan" she laughed.

He made as if to drop her, but he had hold of her securely.

"I'm not Sophie you know".

"You're not pregnant are you Mom?" he whispered in her ear.

"Cheeky" she said as she pulled his bangs over his eyes. "I've got my 'dream family' complete with a dog. Its perfect and all I'll ever want . I love you so much "she said with a little crack in her voice.

"You're the best Mom and I've got the best family I could ever wish for". Then he whispered in her ear "Dreams do come true"

"Hey! I've got a surprise for you" he said.

"What is it?"

"Later" he beamed as he went to mingle and find Debbie. He wanted to get started with Ziggy straight away. Ryan decided to let Ziggy have his moment and enjoy the canapés and chicken vol-au-vents that his Mom had made.

A full wall was decorated with cards from the kids at the local primary school. He had an idea that the kids were all in his house. The door bell never stopped as more and more kids turned up to see Ziggs.

Debbie wanted to go and get Betty .Ryan told her he didn't think that was fair to Ziggy as Betty was a cute puppy that people made a fuss of and Ziggy might feel left out. "Oh Well if that's how you feel?!" she snapped and stormed from the house.

"She'll just have to deal" thought Ryan. Five minutes later she was back and snuggling into him. She said she'd gone out for some air. "Women" Ryan thought and rolled his eyes.

He knew she was the girl for him, "She's amazing!", but chicklet had other ideas and wouldn't budge from Wyan's lap.

When the party started thinning out, Ryan beckoned his family to a secluded spot in the garden. "Right Mom. Ready for your surprise?" he said with a twinkle in his eyes.

"Of course, I love surprises" She said.

"Well I hope you'll like this one?" uncertainty in his voice.

Grabbing Debbie by the hand he walked her a couple of feet away from the rest.

Still holding Debbie's hand he got down on one knee. He stared into her eyes. "I haven't got the ring yet. . Debbie I Love You! . Will you Marry Me?"

He had his eyes closed now waiting for her reply. He finally got the one he'd hoped for.

"Ryan Cohen I Love You! . Yes I'll Marry You!!"

The family rushed forward with their congratulations. They drank a toast "CONGRATULATIONS"

"Wruff" barked Ziggy. If dogs could talk he'd be saying "What a perfect ending to my perfect day" but he satisfied himself with a doggy jig with Sophie......Poor Ziggs had no idea what was to begin tomorrow.

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