Shadow didn’t sleep well last night.  She was feeling anxious about meeting her little brother. He arrives today. Shadow decided to get up and go take a shower.  While in the Shower, Shadow caught herself singing “Staying Alive,”  by the Bee Gees. It’s been a rough December, she thought. AFTER ALL, I NEARLY DIED OF COVID, she heard her head scream at her.  Enough, I’m alive and I get to meet my younger brother, she said back to her head.  Shadow went back to her singing.  It’s going to be a good day, she thought as she turned off the water and grabbed the towel hanging on the shower rod, and started drying herself off.
“Shadow, Hurry up and get dressed, your brother will be here soon,” said Thom through the bathroom door.  “I am ready,” said Shadow as she opened the bathroom door and stepped out into the hallway dressed in her special occasion clothes.  “You look great,” said Thom.  “Thank you,” said Shadow. ” He should be shortly,” said Thom. At that moment there was a knock at the front door.  He’s here,” said Shadow as she took a big gulp of air.  “Shall we go greet him,” said Thom as he began to walk in the direction of the knocking.  Shadow began to follow Thom. Thom reached the front door first, so he opened the door.  Standing on the front porch was a kitten, probably around six months old.  He was alone.  He looked fragile and rather thin.  His grey and black tiger-striped fur looked dirty.  In a small timid voice, “Hi I’m Rocky, Shadow’s little brother,” he said. “Welcome Rocky. Please come in,” said Thom making a  hand gesture to step inside the house. Shadow froze upon seeing Rocky. She was upset to see how haggard he looked. “Rocky, this is your sister,” Shadow.  Rocky ran toward Shadow,  tears of joy cascading down his face.  When he reached Shadow, he gave her a big hug.  “Sister it’s so nice to finally meet you. Rocky began to sob which caused Shadow to sob…

Introducing Rocky: