When it rains – which is often lately – Lenore and Frieda retreat to the top step of the porch and gaze out at the world from there. These two have become very close, very easy with one another, the more so, I think, since Rose and Izzy died. Lenore thinks nothing of stealing Frieda’s treats and parading around with them, and Frieda lets her do just about anything she wants. They are great pals, perfect rainmates on the porch.