My neighbors decided to set off fireworks at midnight and it's making Bear, my doggie, nervous. He has become so cuddly and just quietly lying next to me looking for some comfort. I'm grateful he's here, I could use some comfort back. We look at each other- and we both have the same kind of sadness and frustration in our eyes with what's happening outside the door. Its kinda freaky how we both sigh at the same time, but then I smile and feel like I finally have a friend who understands me at my side.