Not all dogs wear capes

This story kicks of in that fateful kitchen, in that fateful funeral home. Where Daryl and Beth enjoy a fabulous dinner of canned food,
Peanut butter and Jam. Where they finally find some well deserved peace. Where Beth managed to save what's left of Daryls hope and trust, where that dog shows up.

And we all know that what follows next is the start of one of the saddest endings to a story.

But... What if that changed? What if one small change in detail creates a whole new story?... What if...