Drop Dead Fred Page #4

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Then wed better be very careful.

What was that?

- OK. Come on.

- The coast is clear.

Shh. Shh.

Aha!

Hey, snot face. Look at this.

Eeeeeh!

Oh, no. Gladiolas.

A- A-A-chooo!

Ow!

- Are you all right, Fred?

- Yes, I'm all right.

- Hello, police?

- Are they there?

- Hello.

- Give them the address.

Tell them theres a burglar.

OK, buddy, what shall we steal now?

- How about the telephone?

- Good idea.

- Thats probably where the diamonds are hidden.

- Yeah! Great idea.

Hello?

Whats the matter? Whered they go?

- Theyve cut the phone line.

- Oh, my God!

Now its time to make our getaway through here.

Now, opening a window requires

great sophisticatedliness.

- So I'd better do it, OK?

- OK.

Ha! Ouch.

I love those breaking noises.

- Oh, my God. Im having a heart attack.

- Shh!

Shh. Shh!

OK.

- OK.

- Come on, Fred.

Right, lets do it.

OK, well bury the treasure here

and no one will find it.

Oh, mind that.

Weve been found out.

- Its dark in there.

- Be careful. Stay low.

Kick it in.

Ow!

Stay down here.

- What shall we do?

- Make a run for it.

No. Its too late for that now.

Snot face, Im going to take the rap alone.

- No.

- Yes. Give me the guilty sweater.

No!

Snot face.

A guys coming up the stairs.

Im going to ask him what he wants.

Dont leave me.

Keep cool.

Argh!

Nigel, dont die!

Right. I want you to tell them loud and clear

and proud, "Drop Dead Fred did it. "

- Im no coward.

- I dont want to.

Just do it, no brain.

- Go on.

- Drop Dead...

Drop Dead Fred...

I didnt say it right. Fred?

Hey, I thought you werent a coward.

Im not a coward. Have they gone?

Why are you taking my husband?

It's a mistake. I am calling our lawyer.

- Go inside.

- Why are you going with them?

- We are pillars of the community.

- Get a grip.

What will the neighbours think? Officer...

Maybe Mommys right.

I never do anything right.

So what? What are you saying that for?

Youre great. Shes not.

Shes always fighting with your dad

and calling you horrible things.

Look, youve got to be what you want to be.

Dont you ever be like her.

- Promise?

- Promise.

OK.

Ow!

Got you, Fred.

Hey!

Elizabeth, what are you doing?

Get dressed. Were late.

Mother, can we talk about when I was little?

We havent got time. We have to get you

back with Charles and I can do it.

Lets go.

There. You see what I mean? You look wonderful.

Now, Elizabeth, dont worry.

All these products are cruelty-free.

No, you see, I think it should

definitely be more like mine.

More blush here.

Oh, yes. Much more grown-up.

Charles is going to love this.

Oh.

A note, Elizabeth, to you.

- Its from Charles.

- More bad news, no doubt.

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