May 8th 2016

Unedited. Obviously.

Clue: Pinocchio.

Anyway, sorry for a late update. I got sidetracked watching the TV BAFTAs here in the UK. But here it is finally! I know you're all wondering if/when I'll post Sophie's article about Daniel, and I promise I will post it. I need to finish writing it first, though!

Brief A/N at the end! Until then, enjoy. (FYI, 3rd character this evening is Elias.)

Sarah xx

Oh, I found this video! This is the weird dynamics that I feel Sophie and Daniel have. (Plus side- the guy in this video is the actor I chose for Daniel! This is totally how I imagine Daniel sounds!) The video starts at the 1 minute mark, so skip ahead!

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"We need to talk."

"Those are the four most hated words in the English language."

"Tell me about it."

"Right, let's get this over with."

"It's about Alfie."

"Alfie? The dog?"

"Why, how many Alfie's do you know?"

"In the context of you and I, just the doggy Alfie. But, that's not what I meant. I mean, you want to talk about the dog? Not us?"

"Mainly but it  kinda involves you and I."

"Is he sick?"

"No, Alfie's doing great. It's more about ownership."

"Right... I'm sorry, I don't understand."

"Well, it's... -What the hell is that?"

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"-Elias, why the hell do you have a jewelled encrusted doggy collar?-"

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"-I have no idea what to think right now.-"

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"-Knock yourself out.- Sophie, you there?"

"What is going on? Why did Nola want to get Alfie an engagement ring?"

"Don't ask. Trust me. But, this is kinda what I wanted to talk to you about."

"About a jewelled encrusted doggy collar?"

"No, about Nola and Alfie."

"I'm confused, but continue."

"Nola loves Alfie."

"Yeah?"

"And every free time she's got, she wants to hang out with him."

"Ok?"

"So... I talked to Elias."

"About?"

"About the possibility of Elias adopting Alfie. For Nola."

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"You want to give our dog away?"

"Um..."

"Hold on, I need to think about this."

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"Ok, I've had some thinking time."

"What's the verdict?"

"I'll go along with whatever you decide."

"You will?"

"Well, no, but what choice do I have. It's your name on the paper work. He's technically your dog, no matter how much I say he's ours. So, if you think that Alfie is better off with Elias and Nola, then... There's not much I can do to stop you."

"Sophie, don't just agree with me! Fight. Fight me for what you want, for what you think, for what you feel. Fight me!"

"You really want to go down that route?"

"Yes!"

"Ok, well... I don't want you giving Alfie away."

"Ok."

"I know I say he's yours but I think of him as part mine. We went to the dogs' home. We filled out the paper work. We went shopping for all his things. It was the last thing we did together. Alfie is ours and when I get home, I want him to be there. And I don't want him walking around in jewelled encrusted bloody doggy collars!"

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"Is that the type of thing you want to hear?"

"You're feisty."

"What?"

"When you're impassioned, you get feisty. I like it. I find it very attractive."

"Um... weren't we discussing the fate of our dog?"

"I'm going off on a little tangent instead. What are you wearing?"

"Oh for crying out loud!"

"Haha... you're sexy as hell when you're worked up."

"Is this because you haven't had sex in a while?"

"Oh, shit! That reminds me. Evelyn asked me to ask you where I would be staying while I'm in New York for Emma's wedding."

"How on Earth did talking about sex remind you about where you'd be staying?"

"It was something Evelyn said, that's all."

"Elaborate, Daniel."

"She phrased it as, 'ask whose bed you'll be sleeping in.' So... whose bed will I be sleeping in?"

"Yours! On your own."

"Hm... what if that doesn't work for me?"

"Well, I'm not sleeping with you!"

"The lady doth protest too much."

"You're a pervert tonight, Daniel. Seriously, what is wrong with you? Can we go back to talking about Alfie?"

"No, I've already made up my mind about him. He stays. Now, back to the sleeping arrangements."

[Call disconnected.]

"Sophie? Did you hang up?"

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A/N

Why did I give you Pinocchio as a clue?

What do we think of a horny/flirtatious/perverted Daniel?

Was Sophie in the right to fight for Alfie?

Did Daniel make the right decision in keeping Alfie?

So, if Nola doesn't get to keep Alfie... does that mean Elias is getting a puppy? If so, name suggestions?

See you all tomorrow!

Sarah, xx