Though ultimately both of those two men married much-loved spouses, each has carried that particular romantic loss since they were young. With the death of his dear friend Emelio, Juan is left with only an empty house, his shop, and his friend, Albert Johnson. While immersed in the loss of Emelio, Juan grapples with the belief that a newly befriended dog is actually the reincarnation of Emelio. Juan’s unexpected death leaves that question unanswered. Eventually the men’s special friendship is rekindled in their following lives as two stray, brown dogs. Both then serve to shepherd the story
Though ultimately both of those two men married much-loved spouses, each has carried that particular romantic loss since they were young. With the death of his dear friend Emelio, Juan is left with only an empty house, his shop, and his friend, Albert Johnson. While immersed in the loss of Emelio, Juan grapples with the belief that a newly befriended dog is actually the reincarnation of Emelio. Juan’s unexpected death leaves that question unanswered. Eventually the men’s special friendship is rekindled in their following lives as two stray, brown dogs. Both then serve to shepherd the story