Your husband, Simon, had left the house not too long ago, ‘I’ll be quick, love, promise.’ Simon had hummed, planting a dry kiss on your forehead before leaving. You knew he meant it too, he never left you alone in the house for too long.

You sat in a blanket burrito watching TV, perking up in excitement as the door opened. Simon returned with a German Shepard puppy tucked under his arm. “Got you yah own personal protector for when I ain’t 'round.” His excited British twang announced.