Dakota's devilish idea

Dakota smiled mockingly at the woman in front of her as Dr. Cosmos undid the straps, the cowgirl patting the former CEO's head condescendingly as Vanessa let out a whimper.

Suddenly, Dakota smiled evilly as an idea formed in her head. Turning to Dr. Cosmos, she said, "Hey, Corissa. I wanted to apologize for what this little idiot said about Bubbles. I think once she gets to know her, she'll love her just as much as the rest of the town."

"Are you suggesting that we set up some kind of "Puppy Play-Date" for the two of them?" Dr. Cosmos asked, intrigued by what Dakota was implying.

Vanessa, on the other hand, let out a surprised noise and a whimper, not liking what Dakota was implying.

"No, but we definitely should do that!" Dakota replied with a giggle. "See, in order not to have this again, I need to get my little skunk problem taken care of. So, I was wondering - "

"I get you." Dr. Cosmos said with a nod, "You want me to watch Vanessa while pest control gets rid of your skunk problem."

Vanessa gasped in horror as she looked over to Dakota, the cowgirl touching her nose as she smiled wickedly. Vanessa could only whimper and pant as she looked over to Dr. Cosmos.

"Well, Bubbles does seem to like Vanessa, and she does need a playmate." Dr. Cosmos said thoughtfully as she eyed the horrified look on Vanessa's face. "Throw in the fact that she needs to be punished for all the crimes she's committed... What the heck. I'll gladly watch her for you until then."

Vanessa whimpered pathetically as Dakota handed Dr. Cosmos the leash, leading the woman back to the kennels. Once their, Dr. Cosmos grabbed a pink leash and walked over to the last kennel where Bubbles was, the great dane jumping up and barking happily at her master.

"Hello, my Baby Bubbles!" Dr. Cosmos cooed in annoying baby talk as she unlocked the gate. "Mommy's taking her precious little angel back home. And," she gestured down to the cowering Vanessa, "she brought your playmate!"

Bubbles barked happily as she began to lick Vanessa's face, the former CEO backing away in disgust. Chuckling, Dr. Cosmos lead the two out of the kennels, clocking out before talking with Dakota.

"Have fun, Vanessa." Dakota said as she mockingly patted the former CEO on the head. "Be a good dog."

"Tell Caitlin I said hello when you call her." Corissa called out as she lead her dog and the former CEO out the door and towards her van, "And please tell her that, despite what she believes, tomato juice isn't the best cure."

"Will do! Though, honestly, I think that woman is just looking for an excuse to bathe in tomato soup!" Dakota said as she got in her truck, Vanessa whimpering as she saw the cowgirl drive off.