I went to sleep last night with my pups snuggled up against me.

We were all very exhausted, both physically and mentally. It's been hard these past three days without Gabriel and the pack. I can tell when they're feeling down, but thankfully they haven't questioned me about their grandfather or father. My twins long for their secure surroundings. I find it painful that their lives have been so drastically altered.

I give them a wash and get them ready to go out with Monica the ...