And then you sense a change

And then you sense a change

July 10, 2024

I woke up.

I shouldn’t have.

Claire wasn’t home. After the fight last night, I didn’t expect her to return soon.

However, Stanley, my German Shepherd, wasn't home either.

Claire’s note was.

Hey asshole. If you ever want to see Stanley again, leave the Beamer in the parking lot and the keys on my receptionist’s desk. Stanley will meet you in the parking lot.

I did what she asked.

She did what she said.

I was drinking a cup of coffee when Stanley appeared. I gave him a treat and walked him home.

That night, the police arrived to give me the grim news about the car crash killing my wife. She didn’t slow down enough to make the turn. The impact caused the fiery crash in which she died.

Stanley and I attended the funeral. I collected the insurance money later that month.

I bought a new water bowl for Stanley.

We keep it in the condo on Lake Geneva.

Stanley seems to like the new situation.

So does Dagmar, my new bride.