Chapter 24

Randy felt his eyebrow drifting up his forehead, and his lip curled in distaste. He wasn’t sure if he was more annoyed with the fact that Vaughn was self-important enough to preach it, or the fact that both kids knew Randy fit into the pigeonhole without a moment’s hesitation. So, instead of the ‘I took twelve years of karate’ lie that his pride offered up, Randy went with, “Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind. Still, I’d rather not have to fish you out of the woodbin and drag your broken body home.”

He paused to wait for their replies. They came in unison. “Sorry, sir.”

“Look!” The girl said, suddenly bright-eyed and pointing at the corner of the bin. “There it goes!”