It was a mild November eve as Columbo walked along the quayside in Bristol. He had been there as a puppy and recognised the beautiful architecture from the post-pre-Neolithic era.
As Columbo continued his walk he saw a man he recognised, he had short brown hair, glasses and a slight lisp. It was the super observant community support officer we have all heard so much about. Columbo briefly considered pushing the man into the water; with so few people around, and no one likely to miss an, all be it rather observant, community support officer, it seemed like the perfect crime!
Just as Columbo began his run up the community support officer took a step to the left and Columbo jumped, flying into the river, as the CSO stood by. Columbo, who can’t swim, thrashed about franticly as the CSO and other bystanders stood in awe. Just as Columbo was beginning to think he had had his last pedigree chum a police officer jumped into the river and dragged the choking canine to safety.
Columbo collapsed onto the pavement and was violently sick as the drenched policewoman regained her composure. The CSO briefly comforted the soaking police officer before issuing Columbo with another fine for fouling in a public place.
The police woman threw the fine into the river and began shouting at the CSO that, not so long ago, had rescued Columbo from certain death at the hands of Polly the homeless, twitching, animal fucking prostitute. The CSO stood staring blankly at the police woman before issuing her with a fine for littering.
The police officer threw the CSO into the river, picked up Columbo and took him to the warmth and comfort of her police car.
Columbo has since been retrained as a police sniffer, attack and guide dog, and is taking swimming lessons. He’s perfected the doggy paddle, though is struggling with back stroke.
The CSO has not been seen since, though some reports suggest he took early retirement and is now running an eastenders themed bar in Majorca.
The police woman was suspended from duty pending investigation, as in the time she spent tending to Columbo 3 stabbings, 4 burglaries and 2 rapes were carried out in the immediate vicinity.
Mike and Laura continue to visit Columbo at dog training school, though this week Mike was unable to see Columbo due to gastro-entiritus caused by a late night Turkish snack. Laura described it as a “mingin’ Kebab” Columbo added “woof”