As I wait impatiently for the physical to be done, my mind starts going places that I don’t think are very healthy or helpful at the moment, so I try everything to shake away thoughts of losing my dearest Marv. At this moment, I realise that Marv might be more important to me than I would have ever anticipated. I never knew someone who just entered my life about a year ago would have such an important role. My life without him would be empty. I need to do everything I can for him. I need him to be well and to be with me.

After what it feels like hours, the Vet orders me to come in and I find a very calm Marv lying on the examination table. I guess everything went well. I was worried over nothing. The Vet proceeds to tell me how well Marv behaved and how brave he was accepting all the orders and tests that were required. I looked over at Marv and smiled and he replied with the proudest smile I’d seen him throw at me. I was now a very proud father!