The doctors allowed the dog to enter the room to say goodbye to his owner – a few hours later, the nurse walked in and screamed in horror

Ritchie pressed his head to the man’s chest, aligning his breathing with the fading heartbeat beneath. Tears slid down the man’s cheeks as he stroked him. “I’m sorry,” he murmured. “I wasn’t always enough. But thank you… for staying.”

The dog let out a soft whimper, as if answering, “I know.”

The nurse slipped out, giving them privacy. For the first time in days, the man’s face softened.

Hours passed. When she peeked in again, they were still curled together—Ritchie’s head resting on the man’s shoulder, their chests rising and falling in quiet sync. She smiled and closed the door.Continue reading…