Hailed as heroes
Weeks later, Judy, Pete, and Bruno were hailed as heroes. Neighbors stopped them in the street, shaking hands, thanking them for protecting their shoreline. The danger was gone, the theft dismantled. Standing barefoot on her porch, Judy looked out at the waves rolling calmly against the sand. Relief washed through her, cool and steady. The beach was safe again—clean, quiet, and free. For the first time in weeks, the horizon felt peaceful.
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