He grinned. He remembered Alkina. “Grandma? I.. I miss her.” She was sweet to him just like his mom, and she had passed a few years before, when he was only 7. “In fact, you have the same tail as her.” She laughed, brushing a knot out as he winced. “She took good care of you when you were a pup.” She set down the brush and hugged him tightly with tears brimming in her eyes. “She’ll always be with you in your heart, Jasper. Just like me.” He smiled, nuzzling into her fur, absorbing her nurturing words.