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There was no verbal response provided by Eljay; simply a pause in the tears that lasted only a few seconds before the floodgates reopened with more force than before. Now feeling exasperated and helpless, Elwood decided it was time to make an executive decision. Eljay was past the point of reasoning or making a choice himself.

"Yep, time to go home. Maybe it's nap time," the father said, releasing his son from the hug. Once all four of his feet were on the ground, he stood and gave Eljay a nudge with his snout, hoping to get him moving. If the boy refused to walk, then Elwood would have to resort to carrying him -- although he wasn't quite as small as he used to be, and that would likely prove to be a difficult task in itself.