[Shepard smiles at Ammy's tail thumping against the ground. She reaches out slowly, indicating that she wants to give her a good scratch behind the ears, though she doesn't move to do so without Ammy's permission.]

You really are special, you know? I don't really understand all... this.

[She gestures to all of the dog.]

But that doesn't mean you aren't absolutely wonderful. Don't forget that, yeah?