Book 5: Another Way

Episode 29

© by William Arthur Holmes

Dobie had not been this happy about anything unrelated to Kaylie in a very long time. He had a big, goofy grin on his face as Bucky bolted toward the front door.

“I, uh, forgot something!” said his friend.

“Deserter!” Charonne shouted after him. “I should shoot the bastard!” Turning to his remote employees, he added, “And I’m firing anyone who didn’t vote for me!”

Several of them – HR Director Norwich among them – crept away to get off camera.

With Bucky out the door, Dobie raised his remote control and warned Charonne, “Un-un-uh, Reggie! Don’t forget your toys!”

“I can buy new toys,” he shot back with a dismissive wave. “Besides, your little toy won’t work. Go ahead, press the button.”

Dobie gave Watson a confused look, hoping for support. Watson shrugged.