Kalinda was about to say something, when the knock on the door occurred. She set down her plate, wondering if she could just sit there and not freak out. Nope. She rose, and before Michael opened the door, she darted into the kitchen. She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. 

She coud hear Cooper, excited at the number of new people, barking happily, and most likely jumping up and down excitably. She knew she should go and collect him. She turned the food off, to prevent it from burning, despite the low temperature. 

Then she went back out again, scooping up Cooper. She plastered on a smile, and tried not to seem nervous. "Sorry. He's way to energetic" She said, holding Cooper despite the fact that he was trying to lick her face.