hehe... I loved this part. and the phrase:
although Rodney wasn't quite eating out of his hand yet, he was definitely twining around his ankles and wrapping his tail around John's leg.

that was great. I woke up at four am to get husband off to work and then was so happy to see the next part...only.. tomorrow morning the last part. Well it's dark out..but hey the robin is singing...so is it morning yet? Thanks for sharing...Rayne