Walking Lessons

Nicholas bought Cody a cobalt blue harness and a leash but Cody was not interested in walking. "Let me try," I said. "C'mon Cody Good boy, C'mon Cody. Atta boy." And Cody walked with me. Nicholas tried and Cody layed down. "Lift your voice and be cheerful, like you're going to a party," I offered. "C'mon Cody Nick said softly. And Cody layed down. "It's not working" Nicholas said. "My voice is higher," I confessed. He tired again. No luck. I heard his mom speaking to him in Portuguese from the window. I picked up Cody and said "Go to daddy," placing him in Nicholas' arms. And they went inside for supper.