Nero - Page 138

Payton: I miss you, too.

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Nero: Send me a picture of your breakfast.

Payton: Good morning to you, too. (Photo of coffee and a bagel.)

Nero: Good girl.

Payton: You want a pic of Toto’s breakfast too?

Nero: I’ll pass. Wanted to make sure you were eating. I have no doubt that dog is getting plenty of food.

Payton: (Photo of Toto next to his dish, food bits scattered all over the floor.) You’re not wrong.

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Nero: I should’ve brought you with me.

Payton: Does that mean you’re not coming home tonight?

Nero: No. I’m sorry. This has turned into a fucking mess.

Payton: Just do what you have to do and don’t worry about us. We’ll be okay here.

Nero: I love you.

Payton: Good.

Nero: Payton…

Payton: I love you, more.

Nero: Payton…

Payton: Geez, fine, I love you exactly the same.

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Payton: Toto just rolled over!

Nero: On purpose?

Payton: Yes, on purpose. I said it as a joke, and he just did it! Someone must’ve taught him some tricks.

Nero: I knew he was smart.

Payton: Do you think someone’s looking for him? I don’t think I could give him up if…

Nero: No one is taking that dog from you.

Nero: If he belonged to someone before, they lost that privilege when they left him on the streets.

Nero: I’ll never let anyone take him.

Payton: I love you.

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