Duke has been able to get over the shock of Mylie leaving him but, only so much to leave his home and return to work. Even at work, he remains gloomy and not his usual self. His routine was changed. Leave for work and return home after work, unless the rare diversions to the grocery store for supplies. During his time at home, he sometimes cried and, to help himself, he formed the habit of painting random things. That seemed to work for a short time, but it no longer gave him the relief he needed. One time he had been on the phone with his parents, his niece came in and told him to buy a pet, specifically a dog. Lysa had wanted a pet for some time now but her grandparents refused, knowing that the little girl was not yet ready to take responsibility for anyone but herself. She may forget t
