Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

"Alright, that should do it."

As the nanny began to brush the dog's fur, it was the closest she had ever been to Fitch, her hands trembling slightly with

nervousness.

Ozzy was still a pup, so grooming him didn't take long.

Once Ozzy was brushed and looking sharp, Fitch scooped him up, intending to attach his new dog tag. But the tag was too heavy

for the little guy; it would just get in the way when he walked.

With a casual toss, Fitch placed the tag in a corner of the bedroom and set Ozzy down on the floor.

In the middle of the night, Fitch was awakened by Ozzy's whimpers. Flicking on the bedside lamp, he saw the puppy curled up

under the bed, not in his cozy little bed.

Worried, Fitch picked up Ozzy and gave him a gentle shake. The puppy didn't open his eyes or respond.

Panicked, Fitch dialed the vet, asking for an immediate house call. But then, thinking better of it, he started throwing on his trench

coat.

"I'll cover. Meetat the clinic; we've got all the meds there."

He draped his coat over his pajamas, wrapped Ozzy in a nearby scarf, and rushed out to his car.

Driving himself, Fitch reached the clinic in ten minutes. He strode in, holding Ozzy close, a grim look on his face.

After the vet had checked the little dog, poking and prodding, he cto a conclusion.

just

the near-drowning incident had left Ozzy with

odd sight in his black pajamas and overcoat. Fitch

a

to stare,

and, just like humans,

sigh of relief, and looking at

"Thank you," he said.

walked out of the

at his car, the

cold-hearted? Look how he rushed for

how young he was when he took over? He had the rest of

under his thumb."

who love pets can't be

from someone he likes. Heartless to others, different to someone special. I ship

know who he

"No idea."

gossip went round in circles, but no one knew

home, with Ozzy comfortably asleep on the passenger seat,

Fitch gently placed Ozzy into the bedside dog

for a moment, unsure

returned to bed, sleep eluded him. It wasn't his first bout of insomnia, but he couldn't pinpoint

woke up again in the middle of the night,

went downstairs, the pain

sofa, his chest heaved with

phone rang.

He's been seen

"You sure?"

"Doubting