Autor scarfs down his food just as fast as Buster did his. The ex-soldier sets his plate down on the floor for the dog to lick, and continues working on his grocery list. After Buster has thoroughly licked the plates, Autor carries them to the sink, where he scrubs them until they shine. He loads them in the dishwasher for good measure.

"[Come, dog,]" Autor says, patting Buster on the head. The boy finds a bright pink leash by the door, and clips it to the animal's collar. Then he queues up his map, locks the door, and sets out to the grocery store.