Lost Creek Hollow You ever wonder why we're here?

The boy still seemed uncertain, but he took a few hesitant steps to follow Breccan. The older youth nodded his head encouragingly. "That's it, come on!" he said -- only to have the pup put on the brakes and come to a complete standstill once more.

Breccan's expression fell just slightly, but then he followed up with, "Your mom's this way!" The little guy would understand that, right? He patted his forepaws on the ground and invited, "I'll race you!"