-Petra

Today was the day. I wasn't ready. Jesse was going to break down but I took his hand and carefully kissed his cheek. "It'll be okay." I said and Jesse's lip trembled.

"I'm sorry." he mumbled and Reuben looked at us from the table. We were waiting for the vet to come and... I pursed my lips and tried not to think of it. "Jesse, listen to me." I said as he faced me, his green eyes so full of sadness and hurt. "You're not the one at wrong. It's just.." I reached up to swipe away a tear from his eyes, "It's just a way of life."

The door opened and the vet entered the room with a grim face. "Are we ready?" she asked. "Yes." I said and Jesse said "No" at the same time. We looked at each other but Jesse turned away quickly. "Go ahead," Jesse said, his voice trembling.

I took a deep breath, trying to make my voice steady.

Ready or not, here we come.

-End