The Admiral is out for her morning walk with Alfie.

Good morning, William. Where's your fairy friend today?

Curled up at home, I'm afraid. He's not feeling himself.

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The Bird Show.

Okay, while I want to be really excited about the situation that I find myself in with

Franny, I mean, if I had to be 100% with you guys, I'm not.

And who is Franny again?

Franny is the adopted bulldog that I have now for about 10 months.

Without me, her life would be crying.

You're her savior.

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