A Slightly Tainted Hero

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The story follows Dave Lockwood, a sixty-year-old accountant who unexpectedly becomes a national hero after confronting a mugger. As he grapples with his newfound fame, the consequences of his past actions come to light, straining his long-standing marriage and affecting his relationships with colleagues and the police. Blending humor and introspection, the narrative explores the complexities of heroism and the idea that even positive events can have unexpected drawbacks, encapsulated in Dave's belief that "every silver lining has a cloud."