“So what do you say, Tink?” I place the ring in front of her finger. “Why don’t you let me explore this whole new world with you and marry me?” Tears fall from her eyes, and she gives me a watery smile. My heart is in my throat as I wait for her answer. Trident, less patient than me, smacks our joined hands with a paw. “You approve of Hook as a dad, bud?” Why am I not surprised she’s deferring to the dog? Woof! Woof! Yup, definitely buying him the biggest bone at the store. “Come on, baby. Say yes. Be my forever happy thought.”
