Back home! Guess what?!

Rudy was living a dream most of the time since Fern had given him the good news.  However, any time he saw a risk to Fern, or anything he perceived dangerous or overly laborious the worry was quickly there.  Rudy was on his toes to help Fern out from anything that looked to taxing.  He wasn’t just helping Fern now, he was helping their children within her after all.  Rudy loved Fern and even if he hadn’t met the children in her yet, the motley wolf already loved them.  Those kids were a mix of Fern and himself, they were new life that he and Fern had created together.  How could he not already love them as well?

The moment they had entered the berry grove Rudy had felt some relief, they were back in territory that should be safe.  His tail swayed back and forth, for as much as he had loved exploring it felt good to be home and soon see all his family and share the news.  Once Fern and Rudy made it to the plains he howled a call, letting the pack know they were back.  It was also a call to his brother, he had great news to share soon as possible.

Rudy looked at Fern, grinning as he said merrily afterward, “I love you Fern.” She’d heard it enough times but it seemed the sort of thing good to share.  “Wait until we share the news!  We can get some extra furs for you, make the bed a lot thicker if you want.”  

"Rudyard"