[ WP ] End a story with , `` Oh well , at least the dog was fine . ''

A disheveled man slides into an empty seat halfway through the 5th inning, glancing around as if looking for his friends. He was n't looking for his friends. As if on cue, `` Beer here! Get your...'' He waved, a little too eagerly. 
 
 *Perfect, something to settle my nerves. * 
 
 As the vendor approached though, he wrinkled his nose in disgust. 
 
 *Bud Light will have to do I guess. * 
 
 He took a sip, and finally stopped shaking. He had n't realized he was shaking. It had happened only 30 minutes ago, a half hour that would chase him the rest of his life. 
 
 *The bitch deserved it, I told her to shut up, I told her. * 
 
 He left the half full bottle on the ground and looked around, spotting a cop eyeing him from across the ballpark. He got out of his seat, slowly, and made his way to the concessions. He did n't dare look at the cop again. 
 
 *Stupid bitch, just kept going on and on and on, She deserved it. * 
 
 He made his way to the restroom and straightened up, washed his hands, clearing away the faint smell of rust and perfume that seemed to linger. Back outside, he got in line for concessions, hoping the cop did n't come looking. 
 
 `` Number two combo, and hurry up'' 
 *Stupid stupid, who says hurry up? * 
 
 He smiled, hoping the cashier would n't notice, or just write him off as a cranky fan. He did n't even know who was playing today. He did n't need to worry, as the cashier barely acknowledged his presence and made the routine transfer of money for food. He smeared mustard and relish on from the counter, and took a bite. 
 
 *Not bad, not bad at... * 
 
 **HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! ** 
 
 He froze, knowing this was it. Some part of him wanted to get caught, could n't forgive himself. He dropped the tray, soda spilling over the sausage and untouched fries. The cop slapped on the cuffs and pushed him roughly against the wall. 
 
 `` Mr. Stevens, you're under arrest for the murder of your wife.'' 
 
 `` How did you find me?'' 
 
 `` Neighbor called in when she heard barking and saw the open door'' 
 
 *Oh well, at least the dog was fine*
