A convicted former police officer requested to see his loyal dog one last time. When the German Shepherd walked into the courtroom, the unexpected happened. đąđ¨
The room was deathly quiet. Not a single sound except the deep voice of the judge, who was reading out the verdict.
Former officer Alex Miller is found guilty of corruption and abuse of power⌠Do you have anything to say, Mr. Miller?â
Alex stood there, his head lowered, fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned pale. He couldnât hear the words anymoreâthe sentences felt like they were tearing him apart from within.
PleaseâŚâ he murmured hoarsely. âLet me say goodbye to Rex⌠Heâs all I have left. I donât have a family anymore.â
A murmur rippled through the room. The judge glanced at the prosecutor, his frown deepening. After a brief pause, he gave a small nod. Moments later, the door creaked open, and in walked Rexâthe German Shepherd, with eyes that seemed more human than many peopleâs. The dog moved with an unmistakable purpose, as if he knew this was no ordinary day.
Alex dropped to his knees, arms wide open. Rex bounded towards him, whining loudly. The man wrapped his arms around the dog, pressing his forehead to Rexâs.
A murmur rippled through the room. The judge glanced at the prosecutor, his frown deepening. After a brief pause, he gave a small nod. Moments later, the door creaked open, and in walked Rexâthe German Shepherd, with eyes that seemed more human than many peopleâs. The dog moved with an unmistakable purpose, as if he knew this was no ordinary day.
Alex dropped to his knees, arms wide open. Rex bounded towards him, whining loudly. The man wrapped his arms around the dog, pressing his forehead to Rexâs.
âRex?â Alex whispered, startled.
Without looking back, Rex ran toward another officer standing by the wall. It was Alexâs former colleagueâOliver. The same officer who had testified against him. Oliver had seemed calm, stoic even⌠until now.
Rex stopped right in front of Oliver, growling deeply, menacingly. The entire courtroom held its breath.
âWhat does this mean?â the judge asked in a hushed tone.
Oliver stepped back, but Rex advanced. The dog rose onto his hind legs and nudged his nose into the breast pocket of Oliverâs uniform. Oliver flinched, visibly shaken.
âGet that dog away from me!â he shouted, but it was already too late.
A guard moved forward, but the prosecutor gestured for him to wait. A court officer stepped up, opened the breast pocket of Oliverâs uniform, and pulled out a small flash drive.
âWhat is this?â the judge asked, his voice trembling.
Rex sat down at Oliverâs feet, never once taking his eyes off the officer.
The flash drive was plugged into a nearby laptop. The screen flickered to life, and a video began to play. It showed Oliver counting large amounts of money. It showed him forging documents. Then came a clip of him speaking on the phone: âWeâll pin everything on Miller. He wonât talkâtoo proud.â
The judgeâs voice rang out. âThis hearing is suspended. The witness is placed under arrest. The verdict against Miller is now invalid, pending further investigation.â
Alex remained kneeling on the floor, his hand clutching his chest in disbelief. Rex slowly walked back to him, nudging his nose against Alexâs cheek.
âYou saved meâŚâ Alex whispered.