Returning to the pharmacy, Derek encountered a furious man shouting about his broken car window. When Derek explained that he had saved the dog, the man accused him of theft and vandalism, despite Derek’s explanations.
That night, Derek’s mother warned him about the potential consequences of breaking the car window. A week later, they received a court notice; the car owner had filed a lawsuit against Derek for damaging his car.
Feeling guilty but knowing he did the right thing, Derek and his mother consulted a lawyer. They needed evidence to prove their case. Determined, Derek went back to the pharmacy and obtained access to the security footage, which showed the man had left Max in the car for over an hour.
Armed with this evidence, Derek presented it in court. The judge dismissed the case, acknowledging the man’s negligence. Max was taken away from the irresponsible owner and brought to the shelter.
Despite their financial struggles, Derek convinced his mother to let him adopt Max. With the shelter’s help, Max quickly became a beloved member of their family, a testament to Derek’s kindness and determination to do the right thing, even in the face of adversity.