It does sound like Joey has bonded at least some with Ralphie. I'd say he's made a big step forward as that really sounds like pack behavior, protecting a pack member. Who knows what can happen now that Joey has shown Ralphie this side of himself? It sounds like a step in the right direction!
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |