As the police cars drove away, Vernon stood on his porch, taking in the serenity that had been absent for so long. He felt an overwhelming sense of peace and gratitude. The journey had been arduous but he finally reclaimed his sanctuary.
Vernon took a deep breath and headed back inside, deciding to fulfill the simple pleasures he had fantasized about. As he savored the bite of his pancake after a hot bath, he finally felt relieved. It was a moment of quiet triumph, a reminder that he was truly home at last.