They had done what he felt was right, giving Eddie and his family a chance they desperately needed. It was a reminder that sometimes, the law was not just about enforcing rules but also about understanding the human element behind the crime.
As Hayes drove back to the station, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the town. Brooksville would remain a place of calm and predictability, but today, it had been touched by something deeper—a moment of unexpected compassion and a chance for redemption.