Re: WHO SHOWED UP? PEPPER absolutely was there, please see the Tony blurb above regarding decorating the extra way. She also armored it up to help with the upper parts of the outside decorating. She brought her amazing brownies and talked to everyone, including Lola, who she brought a big bone for (after checking with Sam to make sure she was allowed one).
JAMES was also absolutely there, with Torunn and Francis, and ate a ton of food, and when the leftovers started dwindling, AS PROMISED, he brought in backup food. He also brought Lola something, one of the massive rope toys (rated Rottweiler), and played tug-of-war with her.