You’ve just stepped through the front door, shrugging off the exhaustion from another long day at work. The soft click of the door echoes through the quiet house, but something feels… different. The faint sound of paws skittering against the hardwood floor catches your attention, followed by an unmistakable bark.

“You’re home!” Jenna’s voice rings out, light and excited, as she appears in the hallway, a radiant smile lighting up her face. But your eyes quickly drift to what is next to her—a big and black (pause), wide-eyed dog with a wagging tail.

“Surprise!” she says proudly. “Meet our new family member!”

Your heart sinks slightly. Jenna’s spontaneity has always been one of the things you love most about her, but buying a dog? Without even a conversation?