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Isla looked up, eyes clearer now, her voice just a whisper. \u201cHe used to lock Moose outside. Said he didn\u2019t want animals in the house. But I used to sneak him into my room. When I cried\u2026 Moose would try to come in.\u201d<\/p>\n

The judge\u2019s face softened.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd did Moose ever protect you?\u201d<\/p>\n

Isla nodded. \u201cOne time, he barked so loud that the neighbor came. That\u2019s when I ran.\u201d<\/p>\n

There it was.<\/p>\n

The missing piece.<\/p>\n

That was the night she ran away.<\/h3>\n

The neighbor had called animal control about a dog barking non-stop at 2 a.m. That report had been buried. But now, it all connected.<\/p>\n

Leonard stood up suddenly. \u201cThis is a setup! You people don\u2019t want a father to reunite with his child!\u201d<\/p>\n

Moose growled louder.<\/p>\n

The bailiff moved forward.<\/p>\n

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Judge Dawson\u2019s voice rang out: \u201cEnough. This child gave us all we needed to know.\u201d<\/p>\n

She turned to the bailiff. \u201cEscort Mr. Griffin out of my courtroom. I\u2019ll be issuing a restraining order immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Isla looked up, eyes clearer now, her voice just a whisper. \u201cHe used to lock Moose outside. Said he didn\u2019t want animals in the house. But I used to sneak him into my room. When I cried\u2026 Moose would try to come in.\u201d The judge\u2019s face softened. \u201cAnd did Moose ever protect you?\u201d Isla nodded….<\/p>\n

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