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Larry maneuvers himself to sit next to Ally and gathers his family in his arms. Gradually as the rest of the dogs finish their food, they each lie down next to their despondent owners. Marty rests his head in Larry’s lap and he reaches down to scratch him behind the ears. He kisses the side of Ally’s head and rests his chin on her shoulder as he runs his fingers through Matthew’s hair.

The boy clutches the lion tightly, taking great heaving breaths while his parents attempt to console him in any way they can. How had his best friend been taken from him so readily? Who could do such a thing, and why did it always have to happen to their family? “I just want my brother.” He says through his sobs, effectively sending Larry over the edge as a few tears stream down his face.

       Ally nods, her cheek resting against the top of Matthew’s head as she hears the little boys words. “I know, baby… I know.” She repeats through her heavy breaths, her battered heart squeezing at the sheer sound of despair from the young boy. They shouldn’t have to be going through this. Julian should be with them. There was nothing they could do other than grieve over their loss.

She didn’t know how to help him. Ally was struggling with the reality herself, barely holding it together for any period of time. The blondes eyes open to look down at her lap when she felt Stark rest his head onto her knee, though she could just barely make out the dog out through her tears. “I wish I could change things… I’d do anything, to bring him back.” She cries out, her head shaking as she clenches her eyes shut.