I heard the familiar *tic*tic*tic* of Rex’s toenails on the tile floor as he rounded the door out of my room. There’s a baby gate, but because Rex only ventures out occasionally (and Peanut never left the room at all) we only keep it closed when no one is around to supervise.

Rex has been perking up these past couple days, eating with a little more interest and playing with toys. But he hasn’t been out and about in the house since Peanut first showed signs of illness last week and right up until she left, he was rarely far from her side. I’m glad to see him returning to his old habits.

Even if it does mean watching him carefully so he doesn’t leave little bunny bite marks on the coffee table.