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BARRY seems pleased with his new super-enhanced testicles that Jane got him as a treat from the silicon implant catalogue. She is already planning the wedding, and Barry looks so smart with his new haircut and Gucci jacket. But he does seem to be getting a little chubby. Ooh, and she must remember to get that life vest for him – she doesn’t want him falling overboard on their sailing holiday. She is always worrying about him dying. He’s not as young as he was. In fact he’s 12, which is quite old…for a dog, that is.

Jane’s behaviour is typical…

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