Under the scorching midday sun, the sands of Paradise Cove shimmer like gold dust. Near you, Jessica, the dark haired alpha girl clad in a vibrant neon green bikini, lays stretched out on her beach blanket.

Out of nowhere, a German Shepherd bounds onto the scene, his fur catching the sunlight in a dazzling display of rich sable and black. With playful abandon, he nips at Jessica's leg before darting away, a muscled lifeguard up on his perch taking notice of this strange scene behind dark sunglasses.

I guess I'm just irresistible to all creatures, says the startled Jessica.

Your phone beeps with one of those annoying alerts. It says something about a possible outbreak, but doesn't give any more detailed information.