Scene 31


Grounds of the Grant Estate


Ms. Starling quickly took command of the situation and began disarming the prisoners. Ms. Splash and Mr. BEEDEE were sent to my position. The two of them gently picked up Mr. Loon to carry him to the truck, while Mr. Toucan assisted me. I could walk, but only with some difficulty.

Mr. Loon was placed inside the truck and Ms. Stork took over his care. My other associates from behind the house moved up to join us with Grant in tow. Grant was placed in the truck near me.

I called Mr. Mender over to join us. I quickly told him and the other security men about Big Mikey and told them where I had left him. They ran off to collect him.

Ms. Starling came over to my position. “We’ve rounded up all the guards. However, they all seem to be mere hirelings. I don’t see any of Grant’s associates from SOKS*.”

Just then the security men came running back to us. “He’s not there!” Mr. Splash called to us.

“Big Mikey’s gone!” Mr. BEEDEE yelled.

“And we can’t find any trace of him!” said Mr. Mender as the trio reached us. “Actually, that’s not completely true. We did find the hole in the wall where you threw him. But, other than that, no sign.”

*Sinister and Obscene Kilt Syndicate (SOKS)