12 Dog Days of Christmas Page #6

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backpedal that fast, buddy.

And anyway, I'll place

a few tonight.

Yeah? So why don't

we have a little bit

of an unfriendly wager

over who can place

the most dogs?

Fine, an unfriendly

wager it is.

Hey, can you zip me up?

Ooh, someone sure is trying

to look pretty tonight.

Whatever for?

I just want to look

presentable trying

to find homes for all

the dogs tonight, you know?

Mm-hmm, and will

Jack be there?

Yeah, but what does

that have to do with anything?

You're the one Jack

has a big fat crush on.

Yeah, but I haven't been

around much lately,

and I guess I just

thought maybe he'd wise up

to what a cool chick

my little sister is.

Whatever.

t?ack's a brat.

But he sure is a cute brat

whenever he's putting on

the charm to place

the pups into homes, huh?

Now, how about you let me

do your hair, hmm?

Fine.

I don't want

nothing melancholy

Just a little eggnog

and holly

On this holiday with you

So hurry up,

don't keep me waiting

I'm in the mood

for celebrating

Just want a holiday

for two

Okay, that's great,

who's next?

As long as I'm with you

I don't care

what we do

A cozy fire or snowflakes

under the moon

Grab some candy canes,

we'll go ice fishing

As long as we're together,

we can only win

When you're around

it's Christmas

The whole year through

Oh, I don't want nothing

(Jack)

Oh, Boomer loves to play fetch

and Frisbee as well.

Frisbee is kinda

like his game.

This dog's

really the dog for you

because honestly, like,

it can do anything

you want it to do.

(Ryan)

This is Bruno,

and he's the greatest

dog in the whole world

and would be a great

addition to your family.

How old is he?

Hey, well,

this is the right place.

He's great with kids,

and he loves all people,

and he's super cuddly.

I love the coloring.

He's just the cutest thing,

isn't he?

(Ryan)

This is Petunia,

the absolute coolest

dog in the entire world,

so you have to have her

in your home.

She's amazing--

she's a little bit scraggly,

but hey, we all get

a little scraggly sometimes.

It's just bedhead.

She loves cuddling,

and so she'll just

snuggle all the time.

She's really good

at some things,

and other things,

she's all right at.

But you know what?

If you just have,

like, some calm,

and willpower,

and some determination...

I'm in the mood

for celebrating

Just want a holiday

So, guess you guys

will have to call it a draw.

You each placed pups,

and now Boomer and Bruno

have homes.

Yeah, but I still

think we both lost,

and here's why.

Why is it

that we're the only ones

who see the beauty

in this wonderful dog?

I think

we're blinded by love.

It happens.

Like your parents,

for example,

still love Ryan over there,

and we all know how hard

it is to love her.

You know what?

Every time I think

you're starting

to be a decent guy,

you prove me wrong.

Okay, it was a joke.

Don't go crying about it.

No, it was mean.

You were mean,

and I'm over it.

Okay, I was kidding.

You shouldn't be

2so tough on her, Jack.

I di't think

she'd take it so personally.

(Blair)

Jack, she's a teenager.

She takes

everything personally.

Let's get Petunia back,

come on.

(Ryan)

Hey, did you guys

see my notebook?

I can't find it anywhere.

No, sorry,

I haven't seen it.

Is Jack

not coming in today?

No, he's working really hard

to find Petunia a home.

You know, he can be

really sweet sometimes.

I bet you he didn't mean

what he said last night, Ryan.

Well, then, he shouldn't

have said it.

Yeah, he can be a pain,

but, I mean,

he's gotten a lot better

since he's been here,

even with you.

I don't know.

I guess, but it still

doesn't excuse him

for what a jerk

he was last night.

You know, I bet

he lashed out at you

because he saw how cute

you were looking.

I mean, I bet

it made him all nervous

to see how pretty you are.

Yeah, guys totally lash out

on girls they like.

Men are so predictable.

Guys, there is no way

that Jack is into me, okay?

He made it very clear.

Mm-hmm, just like

you've made it very clear

that you're not

into him, right?

Exactly.

So you're sure

you're not into him?

I'm sure.

Fine-- well, then

you won't mind

if I go out

with him tonight.

Seriously?

Well, yeah, I mean,

if you're not into him.

No-- uh, I mean,

that's perfect

because I told him

that I would get him

a date with you,

so yeah.

This is a really,

really good thing,

and I'll let him know.

Hillary told me you were

cleaning up all afternoon.

This was supposed

to be my area.

Somebody had to do it

since you weren't here.

I guess you're still angry

about last night?

I'm sorry.

What else do

you want me to say?

Look, your date with Hillary

is set for tonight.

8:
30 at Magnolia's.

Really?

Yes, really.

There, are you happy now?

So now, we're even

and can just leave

each other alone.

Cool?

Fine.

Whatever you want.

Oh, and by the way,

you left this at

the community center last night.

Two eggnog shakes, please.

Oh, no thanks,

not for me.

Just a water

spritzer, please.

Thanks.

You don't like eggnog shakes?

Your sister loves them.

Oh, no, yuck,

far too fatty.

So this is nice.

It is.

And you look beautiful

as always.

Well, thank you kindly, Jack.

So very charming as usual.

I guess it's nice

we're not old enough to drink

since I can't really afford

any alcohol anyways.

It's all good, Jack.

I'm good to pay for tonight

if that's okay for you,

my treat for all the help

you've been at the shelter.

But I don't want you to.

I suggested this place,

so I insist.

Thanks, Hillary.

That's really nice.

So have you read

any good books lately?

Ugh, only these awful,

never-ending text books

I'm grossly tired of.

That's too bad.

So what do you think

about this older girl/

younger guy thing?

Personally, I don't

usually go for younger guys.

I tend to think relationships

are much stronger when

both people are about

the same age, you know?

Huh, guess I never really

thought of it that way.

Do you even know any girls

your own age, Jack?

What about Ryan?

You guys are about

the same age, right?

Yeah, but she doesn't count.

Why not?

Because she's just

not the kind of girl

I would date.

Besides, she's annoying,

and she hates me.

Jack, when I can't

stand a guy,

it's usually

'cause I like him.

Wow, women really

are confusing.

And that's why

men love us.

Cheers, Jack--

to a happy holiday.

Now, you two are ready

for the big visit

from your potential parents,

who should be here

any time now.

What does "potential"

mean, Jack?

It means maybe.

So maybe, you'll have

a nice new mommy

and daddy by Christmas.

Aren't you excited?

Jack, how come

you never got adopted?

Well, I guess

I was never as smart,

nice, or as sweet

as you guys.

But you're nice

and smart now,

so maybe you'll

still get adopted.

Maybe.

I don't know,

I'm a little old.

No one really wants

a kid my age.

We do, Jack!

I know you boys do.

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