He had not spoken Peter's name since the rescue of Breault.
"Peter--Peter--" The Ferret was smiling affably.

But Peter did not move.

He made no response to the outstretched hand.

His eyes were steady and challenging.
In that moment McKay wanted to hug him up in his arms.
The Ferret laughed.
"He's a good dog, a very good dog, Cummings.

I like a one-man dog, and I also like a one-dog man.