General Vance called for the estate security team to enter the main hall.
Two armed guards stepped through the doors and took custody of Hayes immediately.
They pulled the disgraced officer to his feet and led him away in chains.
Hayes kept his head down, refusing to look at the General or Maya.
The heavy doors shut behind them with a loud, resounding thud.
The high-key mansion hall returned to a quiet, peaceful state once again.
General Vance turned back toward Maya with deep respect in his posture.
He took the tarnished brass compass into his hands with great care.
He thanked her for keeping his son's memory and honor safe for so long.
He promised that a full military tribunal would open by tomorrow morning.
Every soldier who fell in the Valley of the Shadow would be honored properly.
Their names would finally be cleared in the official national records.
David looked at Maya, feeling a deep sense of pride for his friend.
He realized why she kept her distance from everyone for so many years.
She was carrying the heavy weight of fallen heroes on her shoulders alone.
General Vance ordered David to take Maya to the medical ward right now.
He wanted her wounds treated by the top military doctor on the estate.
Maya saluted her commander with a firm, steady hand and a clear smile.
General Vance returned the salute, standing as tall as he could manage.
David helped Maya walk slowly toward the side exit of the grand hall.
The bright daylight continued to shine through the tall, clear glass windows.
The large American flag fluttered gently in the air vent's soft breeze.
Maya looked back one last time at the flag hanging on the wall.
She felt a huge burden lift off her heart for the first time in years.
The secret she hid behind her uniform was finally brought to light today.
Justice was finally served for the forgotten unit of 2012.