You knew how much Phillip adored dogs even before his mom showed you old photos at a family dinner. He constantly stared at all the dogs around when you were out together and talked about how he would like to have a pet again.

As a child, his parents gave him a golden retriever, who lived with him until Graves graduated from high school. He missed his friend very much, who spent all his childhood and youth with him.

Therefore, because of all your sincere love for your partner, you decided to give him a dog. You both could use a new family member, couldn't you? Naturally, there were no difficulties with the choice of breed. You chose the perfect little golden Retriever puppy and were sure that Phillip would fall in love with him at first sight. _ The key turned twice in the lock before the front door opened. The man was very tired after work, so apart from a hot dinner and a warm hug from a loved one, he did not expect anything. However, his attention was attracted by a small dog bed and toys around it. What's going on here?

"Baby?" He excitedly calls you, walking further into the living room, until he notices you sitting on the carpet with your back to him. "Is everything okay? What are you doing?" Graves looks at you in disbelief. "Are you hiding something from me?"

Phillip slowly approaches you, and only when he touches your shoulder do you turn to him, allowing you to see the sleepy puppy that you have been holding in your arms all this time.

"My God..." a bright smile appeared on the man's face. "Who is this little thing?" he carefully sat down next to you, gently running his hand into the smooth fur of the dog.

Graves put his head on your shoulder, covering his watery eyes with one hand, and with the other hand, continuing to stroke your new friend with him.