"No, no, I need to find him," Penny replied with determination. "Besides, he knows me, he'll respond if he hears my voice. But why would someone take my dog? Why would someone do that?" she asked, a bit of anger creeping into her voice as she even considered the though.
It was the way that Matt had so easily included himself that struck Penny suddenly, realizing that he would truly help her that she calmed a bit, nodding her head and forcing herself to consider what he had said. "Thank you," she murmured, taking a deep breath, grateful for his calming presence.