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“Hey Honey, how are you feeling now,” crackled a masculine voice over the phone. “Not bad for 8 months pregnant, so I am not feeling too great… Really quick—I called to talk to you about our 4-year-old,” the pregnant woman said in a panicking, exhausted voice, “He is having trouble understanding that he will have a baby brother in a few weeks. He wants to name him ‘Pig.’”
“Don’t worry I will be home tomorrow, so I will have a talk with him,” Dad assured Mom.
In his down Boston Marriott Hotel, Dad relaxed on his bed as he hung up the rotary telephone. He had been at sales meetings all week and turned on the television to the first channel. The TV show that he found was a seminar by a Doctor of Psychology talking about families and “only children.” …show more content…

Then came, a large sign saying “Hamsters This Way” with an arrow on it pointing to the right. Ryan raced over to the small hamster cages, inspecting each one to see which he thought was cutest. Ryan asked, “Dad, can we get one? Can we get one?” Dad knew his answer. “How about this one, Ry? It sort of looks like a Pig,” said Dad, “Let’s buy him and call him Pig!” Ryan approved. Hamster food, a Hamster cage, and “Pig” were loaded in the trunk of Dad’s Car. Problem solved.
Over the two weeks, Ryan became attached to Pig. They were best friends. Pig’s cage was in Ryan’s bedroom, so they would sleep in the same room. Everyday after pre-school, Ryan would play with Pig for hours until bedtime. He was responsible for feeding Pig too. The two became very close; almost inseparable. One day, Ryan returned from pre-school with red hives all over his arms and hands. During his childhood, Ryan had a severe case of Pneumonia and also had asthma, what could be next?
Pet allergies. Pig was moved to the basement, where Dad’s office was located. Dad now took on the responsibility of feeding Pig. The diagnosis took away from Ryan and Pig’s friendship, but Ryan would still visit from time to time. However, it seemed that with each day, Ryan grew further and further apart from …show more content…

We are safe. We all made it to the Frog Swamp and I have a new baby brother named Bryce! It is nice to be catching up with my family and friends, but it is very important for me to spend time with my brother and protect him. I miss you a lot and I will continue writing to you. I am not sure how much time you will have for me anymore, because you need to spend time with your brother and protect him too. I look forward to hearing from you again soon Ryan.
Love,
Pig

Dad came out of a delivery room with something in his hands. It was crying. It was the newborn baby.
“Ryan, come here,” Dad said. Ryan got up and walked toward Dad. “Meet your new baby brother. What would you like to name him?”
“I would like to name him Bryce, just like my best friend Pig’s brother,” Ryan said. Dear Pig,
I hope you are enjoying life with your family and your baby brother in the Frog Swamp. I know I am definitely enjoying spending time with my family and baby brother. You really have inspired me to love and protect not only my baby brother, but my family too. You are the best friend anyone can ask for. I understand if we don’t see each other again because I know we are both devoted to our family’s, but I hope we can keep writing to each other. I would like my brother Bryce to hopefully meet you one day. If he doesn’t, I will be sure to tell him your stories.
Love,

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