Unwelcome anniversaries

Scout disappeared five years ago today and was missing for a fortnight. His and Dylan’s subsequent injuries led us to create AlCatRaz, our enclosed garden where the cats can roam but stay close to home. Unfortunately tonight, on this of all days, I didn’t shut the side door properly and Scout escaped. It only took us twenty minutes to find him but it bought back some traumatic memories, and created an unwelcome feeling of vulnerability.

As for the rest of the day, I worked at home with more focus and success than usual. Scout hardly left my side all day as you can see, curled up in a box on my desk, which made the events of the evening even more ironic...