I Left the “Nice Guy” After He Forgot Our Dog’s Lifeline

think whatever they want,” she said. “Sarah almost lost her dog.”

My mom looked down at Barnaby, who was lying on the cool tile, head resting on his paws, watching us with those wide brown eyes that always looked like he was listening to music no one else could hear.

“He does love that dog,” my mom said softly, as if love was a get-out-of-jail-free card.continue reading …