lunged. Kailani gasped and closed her eyes. She heard people clapping and cheering. “ Look Mommy,” the little girl said, patting her shoulder. “Daddy is hugging the tiger!” Tubbo was on his hind legs and his paws were on Josh's shoulders. Josh wrapped his arms around the tiger and embraced him. “I missed you too Buddy,” he whispered. He looked up, beyond the fence and saw Kailani smiling. His daughter was clapping her hands. He was surprised when four cubs came out of the cave. “Tubbo! You've been busy!” he said, with a laugh. “I suppose we've done all right, haven't we?” Tubbo purred and rubbed against his leg. He was happy, content and proud of what he'd accomplished. Kailani smiled at them. Joshua Chandler had been worth the trouble.