Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep.
The alarm rang. Simon groaned and turned it off.
"Another day." he thought to himself as he got up from bed.
He took a shower, brushed his teeth, and got dressed for work. When he walked into the kitchen he found his younger brother Theodore at the table looking through a cookbook.
"What are you looking at Theo?" he asked when he noticed he hadn't touched his breakfast.
"I'm looking for the perfect cake recipe to make" he replied looking up from the book.
"Why are you worrying now" Simon asked. "The Chipettes birthday isn't for another week".
"I know" Theodore said looking back into the book. "I'm using this time to find the perfect recipe".
"Whatever you say bro" Simon paused and looked at his watch. "I better hurry and get to the station, see you later".
"Bye".
Simon grabbed his keys and his badge and drove to work. Once he arrived he was greeted by detective Eleanor Miller at the front door.
"Good morning Simon" she said eating her donut and sipping her coffee.
She reached into her desk and handed him a flyer.
"What's this" he asked.
"It's for the annual policeman ball" she responded. "Who are you going with".
"Well, I don't know if I'm g…."
"Hi Simon" a voice from behind said. It was Simon's partner and close friend Jeanette.
She gave him a hug. He hugged back.
"G'morning Jeanette" Simon said still holding her. Then they let go. "Did you get the latest on the Terry Bennett case".
"Sure did" she said holding the latest edition to Bennett's file. "He's currently serving 40 to 50 years in prison. Can you take this to Alvin's office and put it in his file".
"No problem" Simon said grabbing the paper.
When he walked into the office he found someone else at his older brother's desk. It was Jeanette and Eleanor's sister Brittany. She was applying her makeup when he walked in.
"BRITTANY" Simon said with a puzzled look.
"Hi Simon" she said putting down he mirror. "How are you".
"I'm fine" he responded. "Where's Alvin".
"He called in sick, so here I am" Brittany took her makeup kit and put it in her bag. "So, what can I do for you".
"I'm just her to put this paper in Terry Bennett's file" Simon said holding up the paper.
"I'll take care of that" Brittany said taking the paper from him and placing it in the file cabinet.
"My first act as temporary commissioner is….."
"Yes"
"To"
"Send you and Jeanette to these schools to talk about your career".
"That's it"
"Yep" she said. "Nothing much is going on in town and besides you and Jeanette love kids".
"Alright" Simon sighed.
Brittany handed him the list of schools they had to go to. Simon put it in his pocket and left the office. He then walked toward Jeanette's desk.
"We got an assignment" he told her.
"Really" she said looking up at him. "Who are we bringing in today"
"No one" he responded. "Brittany told me that we have to go to a few schools to talk about our career".
"Oh" Jeanette looked down in disappointment. "Well, let's get started".
Jeanette got up from her desk and her and Simon took the squad car. They pulled up in front of the first school.
"First stop, Andrew Jackson Elementary".
They walked in and the principal directed them to the third grade classroom.
"Settle down class" the teacher said when they approached. "Today we have two very important guest speakers. Please give a warm welcome to Detective Seville and Detective Miller".
"Hi kids" Simon said standing in front of the class. "Before I get started does anyone have any questions about what it's like to be a detective".
"Are you really a detective or is that just another way of saying you're a cop" one girl asked raising her hand.
"Well we're basically cops but….."
"Have you ever killed anyone"
"Have ever been in a high speed chase"
"Do you beat people with a night stick"
"Is your utility belt like Batman's"?
"Oh boy".
A whole hour passed and not one kid was out of questions. Then, finally, Jeanette's cell phone began to ring. She stepped out to answer it. After she hung up she stormed back into the room.
"Simon we have to go now"
"Sorry kids" he said running out of the room. He thought to himself "Thank goodness".
Simon and Jeanette ran out to the squad car. As fast as they could they arrived on the scene.
"Wait a minute" Simon said realizing where he was. "This is my apartment building".
"Thank goodness you're here" Eleanor said when she saw them pull up. "We believe the suspect is still inside".
"Is the area secure" Jeanette asked her sister.
"Completely" Eleanor replied. "Now go, go, go".
Simon and Jeanette took out there guns and ran upstairs. Simon kicked down the door and ran in.
"FREEZE" they shouted together.
Then they paused, both awestruck by who they saw. It was a chubby, green clad chipmunk holding a knife and hands covered in blood.
"Theo…….Theodore".