In the peaceful neighborhood of Brisbane, years had passed since Yafie Achmad Raihan and Wendy settled next to Bandit and Chilli. Their children, Judo and Irfan Harrison, had grown into young adults, each navigating their own lives. Bandit and Chilli, now in their early-70s, and their daughters Bluey and Bingo, now in their mid-30s, watched their families evolve with pride, sharing in the community's joys and challenges.
One day, without warning, Yafie's behavior took a frightening turn. The once kind and loving man became unrecognizably aggressive, his sudden outbursts terrifying Wendy, Judo, and Irfan Harrison. In the midst of his fury, Yafie lunged at Irfan Harrison, his own son. But in a moment of self-defense, Irfan struck back, causing Yafie to collapse, unconscious.
When Yafie awoke, he found himself in a hospital bed, the sterile white walls closing in on him. The doctor delivered devastating news: Yafie had contracted rabies, a diagnosis that explained his erratic behavior. Bandit and Chilli, who had witnessed Yafie's decline, rushed to the hospital where they found Wendy, Judo, and Irfan Harrison, all visibly shaken. As they recounted the terrifying events, Yafie lay alone in his room, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Tears began to stream down Yafie's face as memories of his life flooded back to him—arriving in Brisbane, being welcomed by Bandit, Chilli, Bluey, and Bingo, his marriage to Wendy, surprising Bingo with his new car, getting a job at the pizza place, and all the special moments with his family. He also remembered the darker times: the accidents on the oil rig, the near-fatal incident with alcohol, and his struggle to find peace. In that quiet hospital room, Yafie wept uncontrollably, overcome with regret and a deep sense of sorrow. He turned to prayer, seeking forgiveness for his past mistakes, hoping for some semblance of peace.
But the rabies had taken hold of Yafie's mind and body. When a nurse, a gentle German Shepherd, came to check on him, Yafie's condition worsened. In a fit of uncontrollable rage, he attacked her, biting her savagely. The commotion alerted Bandit, Chilli, Wendy, Judo, and Irfan Harrison, who fled the scene in terror.
Security arrived, but the situation spiraled further out of control. Yafie's aggression intensified, and in his rabid state, he attacked a male Red Heeler security officer, causing catastrophic injuries. The hospital descended into chaos, and emergency services were called. As police officers—a Red Kelpie, an Australian Shepherd, a Pitbull, and a Bulldog—arrived on the scene, they were forced to take drastic measures. In a heartbreaking moment, an Australian Shepherd officer ended Yafie's life with a single shot, putting a tragic end to his suffering.
Yafie's body was laid to rest according to Islamic traditions, his gravestone inscribed with "Yafie Achmad Raihan Bin Tedy Wijaya." The date read: 7 October 1997 - 14 May 2052. Wendy, Judo, and Irfan Harrison stood by his graveside, praying for his soul, their hearts heavy with grief.
Two months after Yafie's death, tragedy struck the family once more. Wendy and Irfan Harrison were involved in a devastating car crash on their way to a restaurant in Brisbane. Wendy did not survive the accident, leaving Irfan Harrison alone in the world, his parents both gone. Judo, now responsible for her younger brother, was crushed by the loss of her mother.
Wendy was buried next to her beloved husband, Yafie, in a solemn ceremony. The neighborhood, once filled with the sounds of laughter and life, now held the weight of sorrow as the Raihan family's story came to a heartbreaking end.