Two days later, headlines ran across every major outlet: Trucker’s Flare Exposes Inside Job. His photo, mud-smeared and dazed, was plastered online, paired with a quote about “doing the right thing.” Dan didn’t like the attention, but he couldn’t deny the relief that came with it.
Alvarez was arrested after being fired by the company. The museum issued a formal statement of gratitude and a generous reward. Dan accepted it quietly, using part of it to replace his windshield, pay off the last of his debts, and finally fix the old motorcycle gathering dust in his garage.