When he saw the cat, he knew it was time for it to end. He knew he'd been very patient - he'd put up with a lot of stuff other people wouldn't. Sometimes people told him, "Leave her, I wouldn't put up with that." But he persevered for love. His girlfriend travelled in different circles from most, but she only asked for him to not interfere. He happily obliged, looking past those things that might worry some. He thought love would bring him through it all. But today, he walked into their shared apartment and noticed the cat. When he saw the cat, he knew it was time for it to end.