Where’s the Chicken

June 10th 2025

It was hard for Greg to leave Brandy and Katniss the dog on their boat, *Chasing Destiny*, in the stunning Bahamas. This was the first time Brandy had been truly alone in a foreign country, and as the dinghy pulled away from the dock, she felt a mix of exhilaration and trepidation. Greg, a pilot, was off to fly land-dwelling people around the world, leaving Brandy and Katniss to their own devices for the next five days.

Back on *Chasing Destiny*, Brandy and Katniss exchanged a look. Katniss, with curious eyes, seemed to mirror Brandy’s unspoken question: What kind of shenanigans will we get up to?

Brandy made coffee and watched the sunrise paint the sky in vibrant hues of orange and pink. Katniss, meanwhile, was on turtle patrol, barking enthusiastically at anything that dared to break the surface of the water. 

After breakfast, Brandy decided get a few chores done. She left some chicken on the table and when she came back inside, she was met with an unsettling scene. Katniss was sprawled out on the floor, looking suspiciously innocent, and the chicken, which Brandy had left on the galley table, was nowhere to be found. A small piece of chicken on Katniss’s snout was the only clue.

“Katniss!” Brandy exclaimed, trying to sound stern, but a giggle escaped instead. Katniss wagged her tail slowly, eyes blinking in exaggerated innocence. The case of the missing chicken was solved, and Brandy realized she’d have to be more careful with her lunch.