[ Brooklyn ] a visit to the vet

[from_the_outside]

Getting Bucky to agree to the chip had been like pulling teeth, but he'd eventually given in. Neutering had been a whole other conversation, and she's still not sure he's totally on board with the idea. 

But agree to the chip he had, and an appointment had been made, and now she's waiting by the door of the apartment, checking the time as Bucky wrangles an unsuspecting Alpine. "Baby, do you need some help getting him in the carrier? We've got to get going."

Picking the vet had been a whole other adventure, but they'd finally settled on one nearby that had glowing reviews from multiple pet owners. Still, she thinks Bucky's more nervous about the whole idea than Alpine himself.

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[from_the_outside]

Sharon sits on the couch, soothing the dog with pats and praises as the popcorn makes spattering sounds in the kitchen. Finally, he looks over at her, then turns around once, twice, three times before lying down with a heavy sigh in a puddle of the blanket and pillowing his head on his paws.

Once he's comfortable, she reaches for the remote, then curls up on the couch with the green throw, making sure there's plenty left for Bucky when he returns.

[nerves_of_ice]

He gives Alpine a few treats in his new feeding spot on the counter, along with a few pets and murmured words. Once's the popcorn's ready, he pours it into a large bowl, uncaps a couple of beers for them, and brings everything back out to rejoin Sharon and their new friend.

[from_the_outside]

She lifts the edge of the green throw for him, then settles it over his lap when he sits down and curls up at his side before accepting a beer. The bowl of popcorn gets nestled cozily between them as she lifts the remote and turns on the tv. "You know what," she murmurs, as they flip through movie options. "This might be one of our best days yet."

[nerves_of_ice]

Gently, he clinks his beer bottle against hers. "Here's to lots more of them."

[from_the_outside]

She taps his bottle and smiles up at him, then settles her head on his shoulder as Alpine curls up next to his hip and the dog starts gently snoring.

"As many as I can get."