Rugrats in Dalmatian Street

Chapter 8 - My Fair Tommy - Part 2

Dolly peeked out through the open doorway of the house opposite of hers before padding out with Grandpa Lou following behind, Tommy in his arm, a bag in his other, whom was in his regular clothes just in case if his mom or dad noticed.

"Now, we need to get there as quietly as possible. If we make any noise and Dylan or Tommy's parents see us, we're done fo--" Dolly muttered, only for the front door to slam shut anyway, making her turn to glare at Lou. "I said we have to be quiet, old man!"

"Well, dagnabbit, you made me nervous!" Lou remarked in protest as the two continued on.

"Okay okay, look, the sooner we get to that contest, the better, just don't let anyone see us." Dolly explained as right after saying that, the front door opened again. Dolly nearly yelped before leaping into some nearby bushes to hide.

"Pop, where are you going with Tommy?" It was Didi standing at the doorway as Lou turned to face her.

"Oh, I'm just taking him with me to see Ol' Regent's Park, figured I'd give the sprout some fresh air." Lou managed to lie in a manner that wouldn't make Didi suspicious of anything.

"Well, did you bring enough diapers, and a bottle and something to play with?" Didi asked, wanting to make sure that he and Tommy were ready for anything.

"Y-Yeah yeah, it's all in here." Lou reassured, lifting the bag up a little before turning and continuing onward to where the contest was being hosted whilst Dolly followed behind, making sure to keep out of not just Didi's sight, but Dylan's also.

"I wonder if he remembered his rice crackers..." Didi pondered to herself.

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The pageant itself was indeed being hosted at Regent's Park, under what had to be the frilliest pink tent imaginable, countless fathers and dog owners surrounding the area, of which would be joined of course by none other than Dolly, Tommy and his grandpa. Of course, they suited up Tommy just before approaching the area so instead of seeing a baby boy with them, they'd instead see a baby girl.

Dolly meanwhile, prior to arriving had consulted Dawkins on how to have petiquette for the contest and to do so meant going through resistance tests such as refraining from going after the postman or innappropriate dog behaviour such as growling. Needless to say, it was rough for her but if that was what it takes to wipe Clarissa's smug smile off her face and make Angelica eat the words she spat at her, then so be it.

Of course, that would likely mean that she'd need Tommy to go with these types of mannerisms to solidify their chances of winning.

"Hey Dolly!" Dolly nearly flinched upon hearing two young voices in unison to find Dizzy and Dee Dee running up to her, joined by Chuckie, Phil, Lil and Dil.

"Work with me here." Dolly whispered to Tommy before feeling her two young sisters wrap their forelegs around her in a hug.

"We wanted to wish you good luck in the contest." Dizzy said. Hearing those words was almost enough to make Dolly crack a heartfelt smile, but remembering the petiquette training she went through, she held her ground.

...And pushed the two off of her.

"You're messing one's coat! As you were." Dolly remarked in a very uptight tone, as she shooed the two away with a front paw. Tommy was about to tell Dolly off for being mean to her sisters when he felt a pair of arms wrapped around his leg, making him look down to see Dil smiling up at him.

"Tommy!" Dil said, perhaps wishing Tommy good luck in his own way. Tommy was about to return the gesture, only for Dolly to intervene, pressing her nose against his face and giving him a stern look.