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A sharp, commanding sound that silenced the hum of the terminal. Heads turned. TSA agents froze. Travelers glanced around nervously.<\/p>\n

Daniels\u2019 heart rate ticked up. Max never barked without a reason.<\/p>\n

\u201cEasy, boy,\u201d he said, kneeling beside him. But Max wasn\u2019t easing. His tail was low, body rigid, eyes fixed on the teddy bear.<\/p>\n

Daniels rose and approached the family with calm authority. \u201cExcuse me,\u201d he said, showing his badge. \u201cWould you mind stepping aside for a quick inspection?\u201d<\/p>\n

The father looked startled. \u201cUs? Uh\u2014sure, but\u2026 is something wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur K9 has detected something unusual,\u201d Daniels explained gently. \u201cIt\u2019s probably nothing, but we take every alert seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n

The mother frowned. \u201cWe\u2019re just flying to visit my mom. Is it our bags?\u201d<\/p>\n

Daniels glanced down at Max, who hadn\u2019t taken his eyes off the bear. \u201cNo, ma\u2019am. It\u2019s about that stuffed animal.\u201d<\/p>\n

The girl hugged it tighter. \u201cThis is Mr. Pickles. He\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Daniels crouched slightly, softening his tone. \u201cI can see that. We just need to make sure Mr. Pickles is safe. Don\u2019t worry\u2014you\u2019ll get him right back.\u201d<\/p>\n

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