Rescuing odd little creatures with their tails stuck in rat traps, especially ones wearing red doublets, can fantastically change your life - as perceived by teenage girls at the mall and even your cleaning lady.
My wife was busy. I was lonely. Mia was a friend of my wife. Mia always was leaving things or causing minor accidents at our house. She would profusely and excessively apologize. I discerned her personality and decided to have a little fun. I later decided to take it much further.