~ C H A P T E R T W E N T Y - T W O ~
"Today is a blessed and peaceful day. I will forever be thankful to those people who sacrificed their lives just to save mine. I believe, that every good deed needs to be rewarded!" The president looked at Stephen who was now looking much better after recovering in the hospital.
Everyone applauded with a wide smile painted on their face. Stephen was standing in front of the president, beside him were Nate and Felix. The president went to Stephen and patted him on the shoulder.
"Especially you, detective. Because of your hard work, ambition, and being loyal to your job, you achieved a success that nobody can do. I am proud of you detective."
"Thank you, sir..." Proud tears were starting to form in Stephen's eyes as Felix and Nate put an arm on his shoulders.
"Today! People who had done good deeds to solve this mission will be rewarded with titles and wealth! So that the future generation will view them as a role model, as someone good! And someone who is dedicated to their work! As someone who brings us honor!"
Everyone stood up and applauded. Especially the officers who knew them. Some even started to scream with joy, while some of them cried with overwhelming happiness. It was both a blessed day for Stephen and citizen of the city.
"If it wasn't for you pal, we wouldn't be here today. Thank you." Nate spoke with a genuine feeling happiness as he patted Stephen on the shoulders.
"Oh, shut up Nate. You were there throughout my adventure, my ups and downs. You were there even in the most difficult situation... And I'm also proud of you." They smiled and did their natural ritual with them locking fists like brothers in arms, only this time, not too hard as Nate's shoulder is still recovering and hasn't healed much yet.
"Please shut up, both of you. We all know that both of you would be dead by now if I wasn't there to help you!" Felix said sarcastically.
"Well said! So, let's celebrate and continue to be partners. Shall we?" Stephen said with a smirked and a proud gesture, and all of them giggled.
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The controversial death of Stella Appleton has finally come to peace.
Stephen Weissman was now promoted and works at the Special Intelligence and Elite Force (S.I.E.F), as a highly ranked detective together with his partner Nate Clarkwell, and of course Felix Kirk.
The story gave inspiration to everyone around the city. In the end, they are the heroes that saved people and gave justice to this case and all the cases that would soon come.
Whatever your position in life is, whether an average person or authority, helping is not too hard to do. As long as you're pure and genuine to make someone feel safe, happy and secure. Helping should always come from the heart.
"Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear a surgical suite, a farmer's hat, or even a necktie and smokes pipes." - Visor of blood (Wise Detectives), 2022.
~ To be continued ~