Older lads and Don de Marco aren't particularly my thing, but I really enjoyed the cross-over and this lush, extended happy ending after a traumatic time for both of them. I like your Bodie from his first appearance in the cafe, having been able to rebuild his life, albeit a rootless one, and so caring. And to give Doyle the gift of the bond between man and dog (a bit more realistic as a pet than a bear) - ahhh!
And the artwork is beautiful, one of the best likenesses I've seen. Thanks for including it.