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Ethan dropped his duffel bag.
His knees nearly buckled.
His breath vanished.<\/p>\n

Shadow sprinted.<\/p>\n

Not to security.
Not to a handler.<\/p>\n

Straight to Ethan.<\/p>\n

The dog leapt into him with such force he stumbled backward, arms instinctively curling around the familiar body. Shadow whined, barked, pressed his head into Ethan\u2019s chest again and again \u2014 like he was trying to make sure the man he loved was real.<\/p>\n

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Tears spilled down Ethan\u2019s cheeks before he could stop them.<\/p>\n

\u201cShadow\u2026 how\u2014? How are you here?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

A woman stepped forward \u2014 mid-40s, warm smile, volunteer vest on. She cleared her throat as Ethan wiped his eyes.<\/p>\n

\u201cSergeant Cole?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

He nodded.<\/p>\n

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Ethan dropped his duffel bag.His knees nearly buckled.His breath vanished. Shadow sprinted. Not to security.Not to a handler. Straight to Ethan. The dog leapt into him with such force he stumbled backward, arms instinctively curling around the familiar body. Shadow whined, barked, pressed his head into Ethan\u2019s chest again and again \u2014 like he was…<\/p>\n

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