Something unexpected occurred when the German shepherd entered the courtroom after a guilty police officer begged to see his dog one final time.
There was no sound in the room. No sound. When the judge gave out the verdict, just his deep voice could be heard.
– Former cop Alex Miller is convicted of power abuse and corruption. Mr. Miller, do you have anything to say?
With his head bent and his fists gripped so firmly that his knuckles were white, Alex stood. Every sentence ripped him apart from the inside out; he could no longer hear the words.
He spoke a raspy word, “Please.” – Allow me to bid Rex farewell. All I have left is him. My family is no longer with me.
The room was filled with a murmur. The judge glanced at the prosecutor and scowled. After a moment of hesitation, he nodded. Rex, a German shepherd with eyes more human than most people’s, came in a few moments after the door had opened. He walked deliberately, as though he was aware that today was not like any other.
Alex fell to his knees and extended his arms. Whining loudly, Rex ran to him. The man put his forehead on the dog’s and gave him a hug.
I’m sorry, Rex. I’m sorry for disappointing you. I apologize for not being able to prove my innocence.
His cheeks were wet with tears. With a low growl, perhaps in protest, Rex abruptly withdrew.
Then an entirely unexpected event occurred.
— Rex?.. — Alex muttered in shock.
The dog raced directly to another officer by the wall without turning around. It was Oliver, Alex’s old coworker. The same individual who had sworn in opposition to him. He had appeared composed up until now.
Rex came to a halt in front of him and snarled. profoundly. Dangerously. The courtroom remained silent.
The judge muttered, “What does this mean?
Oliver took a step back. Rex stepped forward, stood up on his hind legs, and shoved his nose into the uniform’s breast pocket. Oliver winced.
He yelled, “Get that dog away from me!” but it was too late.
The prosecutor gestured for a guard to wait before he moved forward. A court officer came over, took a flash drive out of the pocket, and opened it.
“What’s this?” the judge inquired.
Rex took a seat at Oliver’s feet and kept his gaze fixed on him the entire time.
A laptop was connected to the flash disk. A video started to play. Oliver tallied the money. Oliver is falsifying documents. Oliver over the phone: “We’ll blame Miller for everything.” He is too proud to speak.
– The hearing has been put on hold. The witness is taken into custody. Miller’s conviction is void pending additional research.
Clinging to his chest, Alex remained kneeling on the ground. Rex approached him again carefully and put his nose on his cheek.
In a whisper, Alex said, “You saved me.”
