writing-prompt-s:

After months, the villain finds the hero, but upon arriving at his home, he discovers the hero in a stained robe, baby food splattered, huge dark circles under his eyes, and a non-stop crying baby. The only thing the hero says is, “My wife left me.”

The visitor– just realizing that the narrative had painted her as Villain– slowly sat down.

“I went out to visit my friend,” she said. “For two hours. When I got back, you had moved to another country.”

The Hero’s eyes were wide, wet. “I thought you would never return. I looked for you. All over the world. Until I hated you, for abandoning us. But now… now that you’re back… I can only feel joy, only love…”

The “Villain” reached out, scratching behind the Hero’s ears. “And that’s why you’re my hero, Golden Retriever Man.”