Prior to Jessy giving birth to a beautiful baby, the scenario in Jessy and David's household was rather typical. Since then, their family dog Benji has drastically changed the situation. When they were apart, their dog continued to bark because Benji wouldn't let their new daughter sleep alone. David had the shock of his life when he discovered what was happening.
He phoned the police right away, and every officer on duty arrived.
Cops Show Up
When the first policeman came, he was speechless at what he saw. How on earth could a dog have seen that? With a dog that was so perceptive, he advised David to be really happy. David realized in his heart that he had made a mistake and that he ought to have been the one guarding his daughter.
A Million Inquiries
At least a dozen additional police vehicles showed up at the site in a matter of minutes. They began interrogating David and Jessy right away. The couple was in disbelief since they had no prior awareness of the seriousness of the issue.
Upsetting Factor
Unsettling things was just what the police were looking for. Even more concerning was the fact that it had already begun while Jessy was expecting. The wrong individuals had been trusted by them.
But why did Benji forbid his daughter from spending the night alone? And from what did David ultimately deduce that such heavy police presence was required?
Their Dream Come True
They both had been waiting for this for a very long time, and it all began when Jessy became pregnant. However, something about their dog Benji was bothering them both. They were unsure of how she would respond to the infant.
They Weren’t Alone
Jessy and David both hoped that Benji would accept this after reading some horror stories about dogs who would not accept another family member. If not, they would have undoubtedly taken Benji to a shelter.
Strange Behavior
When Benji eventually realized that Jessy was pregnant, she began repeatedly barking at her belly. Benji began acting really strangely and didn't appear to be excited about the pregnancy. Jessy became quite alarmed by this peculiar conduct.
Searching For a Reason
They were searching for explanations but were unable to identify what was causing this behavior. Was Benji feeling in danger or was there a problem with the infant that Benji could sense? Before it was too late, Jessy needed to quickly find out the answers.
An Office Visit
Before having to decide whether to prioritize the baby or the dog, Jessy requested David to take Benji to the vet to make sure that there was absolutely nothing wrong with him.
No Simple Decision
It would be difficult to make that decision, but they knew in their hearts that if they had to, they would take their sweet dog Benji to a shelter if he was unable to accept the baby. But the vet was unable to provide any light.
Health Check Ups
He performed various medical examinations to make sure the dog was healthy and nothing was amiss. He explained to David that she must be sensing something about the baby. David should take Jessy to the hospital for some checks, he said.
Afraid to Her Core
When Jessy heard the news from David, she broke down in tears. She got the impression that something was amiss with the infant, and Benji had undoubtedly observed it as well. Jessy summoned all her courage to make the doctor's appointment. She was commanded to enter right away.
She Was There For Her
Jessy contacted her friend Anne, who was at her side virtually every day, and asked her to take her. Throughout the pregnancy, she had been assisting around the home. She arrived quickly to assist her companion in traveling to the hospital. She was assured she could enter by the receptionist when she arrived.
Medical Tests
In order to ensure everything is well, the doctor performed a number of complex medical procedures. There was nothing wrong with Jessy or the unborn child, according to the ultrasound and the other tests. They still did not get the solutions they were seeking.
I'm Unhappy
When they got home, Jessy started weeping uncontrollably. She did not want to have to decide between the dog and her kid. Anne gave her comfort. When they couldn't be at home, Anne assured Jessy that she would be there for them. They would hire Anne to watch the kids; she had plenty of time.
A Sigh of Relief
Jessy found solace in the knowledge that Benji will always be watched after by someone. A few weeks later, Jessy gave birth to Lily, a beautiful daughter. Benji was still acting strangely at this point, but his behavior had become more unpredictable.
He Relaxed a Bit
In the first weeks, everything looked to be going well. Jessy and David both stayed at home to take care of their little daughter. Benji seems to have relaxed. However, Anne contacted them as soon as they got to work with some worrying news.
Never Not Together
She informed Jessy that Benji wouldn't let Lily go to bed alone herself. Benji refused to go from her side. Jessy was really perplexed. David did not give it much thought when she informed him. Benji just felt it was great that Lily was being taken care of.
Panicked
Then one day Anne phoned in panic; she had separated Benji and Lily and was assaulted by Benji when she went back downstairs. David saw that Benji was being too protective and that he needed to be disciplined.
There’s a Problem
David returned to the vet with heavy heart, and the doctor offered him two options. The vet had a sense something wasn't right, so he had two options: he could take Benji to a shelter or he could discover out why Benji was behaving this way.
Did They Cause the Issue?
The vet remarked to David that they were probably the issue, which David found offensive. Benji lacked confidence in them to leave Lily alone to sleep. But David intuitively understood that there was more. He couldn't really be the issue, could he?
Watching Them Interact
They made the decision to monitor Benji and Lily together for a bit. Although Lily seemed to adore the dog and Benji undoubtedly adored Lily, they were unable to say goodbye due to Benji's excessive guarding.
Light Bulb Moment
The issue was that Benji was always at Lily's side whenever David put her to bed or she fell asleep. Until Anne phoned one day to say that she had been bitten by Benji, David had just accepted the situation. David had an epiphany as a result of this.
Something About Her
David came to the conclusion that Benji only behaved really oddly when Anne was there. When Mom was there, Benji felt at peace. The issue must be with Anne! He was aware of it!
Shush
David was instructed to calm down by Jessy, but she forbade him from acting erratically. Benji wouldn't let Lily spend the night alone, either, according to Jessy, who informed David that Anne couldn't be the issue. Might she?
A New Notion
Jessy had a brilliant idea. She instructed David to put up several cameras all throughout the home to monitor Benji and Lily. This would undoubtedly get more responses. They could even monitor Anne throughout the day.
Something Was Suspicious
Regarding David's decision to put cameras in the home, Anne seemed to be reluctant. She enquired about its need and the root of the problem. David considered this to be quite suspicious. She began asking all of these questions at a time when he already didn't trust her.
Lacking Trust
Nothing stood out as David watched the first days' worth of video. Benji continued to be extremely guarded. Benji watched Anne closely at all times. It became clear that Benji did not have faith in her. David wanted to challenge Anne.
Taken By Surprise
Despite the fact that they were closest friends, David had to accomplish this without Jessy's knowledge. David shouted at Anne after becoming very enraged. Why are you torturing my daughter? Anne was completely unprepared. She assured David that she didn't mean any harm.
Something to Fight About
Anne argued and was enraged by David's response. How on earth could she have taken action? Since Jessy became pregnant, that silly dog has been acting in this way even though she was not even up throughout the night. Jessy then returned home.
How Could He?
Jessy was furious with David for addressing Anne in this manner because she couldn't believe he was saying her closest friend was a danger to Lily. Jessy offered David the choice to solve the problem immediately or get rid of Benji.
Videos No One Had Seen
At that very moment, David recognized that Anne had uttered something that would provide him with all the solutions he needed. The same thing happened at night with Benji. He had never gone through the night footage, but he would now would without a doubt.
Not What He Expected to See
When David opened the program, he gasped when he saw that the recordings were deleted from the hard drive every single night. There was unquestionably a very unusual situation going on here, but what?
Unique Files
He made the decision to create a unique encrypted backup for the night recordings each day. David was now certain that he would find the cause of this. Benji had most likely picked up on something that neither Jessy nor himself could feel.
He Was Right to Worry
David was excited to see the tape the very following day, and when he loaded up the recordings, his assumptions were quickly shown to be correct. He spotted something coming in the window in the unsettling video of the baby's chamber.
Absolute Bewilderment
David was in utter amazement and could feel his pulse racing. He was even more startled after seeing more of the video. He had to contact the cops right away before things got out of hand!
Making a Police Call
What David had seen was described. He was informed that all available cops would be sent right away to his residence. David was aware that he had just made a significant discovery, but why was there such a significant police presence?
Cops Are Showing Up
Within minutes after calling Jessy to come home, David heard sirens outside his home. The first police had shown up. When Jessy got home as well, she demanded an explanation and cried out in shock when David showed her the video. Why?
The Strangest Response
An officer said that Jessy and David should be pleased with their dog for picking this up. After seeing the video, they questioned David more about their living circumstances. He gave Anne an explanation of their dog's actions and conduct. The cop was upset by this.
Plenty of Questions
He enquired about Anne, asking, "Where is she?" They wanted to interrogate her. She was not reachable despite his giving them her phone number. Where had Anne gone? Jessy answered all of their questions when they requested further details.
Something Was Up With the Wall
When the cops entered the room while Benji and Lily were upstairs, Lily immediately rushed to the wall too and began barking at it. Benji seemed as if he wanted to share something with the police. Something was tucked away in the wall.
Completely Hidden
They demolished the wall with a sledgehammer. Without even consulting David or Jessy, they tore down the wall. Behind the wall, a secret chamber was there. What exactly was going on?
Finding The Hiding Spot
They immediately removed everything from the area, including a safe. A safe-cracker had to be obtained. Other cops were checking Anne Anderson's background while everything was going on. Jessy and David were astonished by what they came up with.
She Sobbed
There was no such person as Anne, and she was never recorded somewhere or searchable in a database. Whoever it was, she had made up this person her whole life. Jessy sobbed because she had known her closest friend for more than ten years; she couldn't understand what was happening. What did the safe contain?
A Telltale Sign
Benji continued barking at the safe until a safe-cracker finally showed up. She kept a tight check on Lily as well. She detected a scent. When the worker was finally completed, they understood how serious the situation was.
A Double Life
Inside the safe, a ton of cash, jewels, papers, and passports were discovered. The police identified the individual when they opened one of the passports. Jessy yelled, "That's Anne!"
Her Real Identity
They discovered Anne's concealed cache. When the police captain visited Jessy, he informed them that they were dealing with Elizabeth Jones, a foreign agent. For espionage, she was sought in seventeen nations. Jessy expressed astonishment.
In Plain Sight
David is the director of the national security firm, which is how she got into Jessy and David's life. He has complete access to the national security network. Elizabeth was presumably employed to leak information by a competitor business. In the evening, she deleted the video and attempted to get into David's computer.
The Real Hero
Because Benji was the only one who had detected anything peculiar about Elizabeth, she did all in her power to shield Lily from any danger she may have sensed. Benji had completely unraveled this mystery. David was instructed by the police to be really proud of their dog.
Trying to Remain Hidden
They eventually succeeded in stopping Elizabeth as she attempted to flee the country. She was not going to be caught since she had seen the police presence at the residence. But as soon as she did, she came clean. Benji averted disaster.
Two Peas In a Pod
Growing up, Benji and Lily were close friends. Lily ultimately heard her parents tell her the whole tale. Since then, Benji and her have been inseparable, and he has never stopped protecting Lily. David and Jessy made an effort to be more selective in who they let into their home. At least they had Benji to look out for them if they made another error.
The events of this story are entirely fictional and are products of the author’s imagination. Images included are meant for illustration purposes only. Any resemblance to actual events, places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.