Kid West Page #5

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Daddy never gave it a rest.

You're not your father!

Anybody home?

Well, hey there.

Your mom around?

Nope.

Must be at work then.

Story of her life.

I'm surprised you're

not out solving a mystery.

I'm grounded.

I see.

You seem more fragrant today, Sheriff.

Beg your pardon?

You stink.

Oh, right.

Well, some habits are hard to break.

Haven't you ever tried the patch?

Didn't take.

You wanna tell me all about it?

I found the key.

What?

I found it.

Then I lost it again.

It's that Braden kid and his friends.

If you can call 'em that.

Oh, yeah, I know about them.

They're trouble makers for sure,

but I don't see 'em as criminals.

You don't believe me?

Well.

Braden doesn't have much of a father.

I suppose it's possible

for a kid to do anything

if he doesn't have the right role model.

I'll tell you what.

I'll look into it.

If they stole that key, I'll

get you the reward money.

How's that sound?

Why would you do that?

Well, I'd do anything

for an honorary deputy.

What do we say?

I'll handle it.

I don't know.

I thought this was

something I could deal with,

but maybe that's just not realistic.

(DOORBELL RINGS)

Can you get that?

Well, it's not like I have

a couple thousand dollars

lying around.

The door, please.

Good evening.

Did you find it?

Well, that's what I came to tell you.

Mama, come here.

I'll call you back.

The Sheriff found the missing key

that was on the news.

What are you talking about?

Can I see it?

You didn't let me finish.

I'm afraid they don't have it.

I don't understand.

Well, everybody makes mistakes.

There was no key at that

house or anywhere around it.

And besides, I don't think

those kids are clever enough

to pull off a caper like that.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sorry for wasting your time.

It's no trouble.

I'll let you know of any

further developments.

Off the record, of course.

Can that be the end of this?

(WELDING SOUNDS)

And stay in!

Well now,

seems like having friends in high places

isn't everything you thought it would be.

You may have fooled the Sheriff,

but you can't fool me.

I don't have to.

Think I'm tough now?

Just wait till you see what this unlocks.

Enjoy your book.

What do you think?

If you're here to brag,

I'm not in the mood.

You didn't answer my question.

It's amazing, okay?

Now would you please just leave me alone?

Suit yourself.

I just came by to drop it off anyway.

What?

Say hello to your new bike.

Really?

I felt bad about the other night.

Even though technically

it wasn't my fault.

I thought this might make up for it.

See you around.

Wait a second.

What are you up to tonight?

Why?

Plan for an all night meeting.

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