Charlie and all of his friends (Fidelio, Billy, Ben, Lysander, Tancred, Gabriel, Emma, Olivia, and Lauren) were all at the Pets' Café. They were just having a good time eating the food and laughing about old adventures. They were also wondering why the Bloors were doing no plotting and scheming.
"I'm getting so bored!" complained Charlie. "I can't believe the Bloors aren't planning anything yet!"
"I know right?" agreed Olivia. "I'm getting really bored. Plus we have to go back to Bloor's Academy tomorrow. I hope something more exciting happens!"
"Just don't go using your endowment like crazy Liv! Don't want the Bloors knowing about our secret weapon do we?" joked Fidelio. Olivia just threw him a dirty look.
"Let's go over to the bookshop," suggested Ben.
They all quickly agreed and set off for the book store. Julia Indeglew made great sandwiches.
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Meanwhile at Bloor's, Manfred, Dr. Bloor, and old Ezekiel Bloor were up in their rooms having dinner. It was very unpleasant watching Ezekiel eat, as food was flying out of his mouth.
Manfred was on the verge of gagging when the old man said "As you know I've been working on a little experiment to make a secret weapon. It'll get rid of bone for good or torture him so much he'll tell us who that blasted illusionist is!" he was getting so excited spit was now flying everywhere.
"Yes! Whoever it is, Bone defiantly knows and won't tell us. The sooner that child is under control, the better," said an angry Dr. Bloor,
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The kids were walking towards Indeglew's Bookshop. They noticed Tancred and Emma walking farther behind, their heads close together. Both looked kind of embarrassed.
"What are you two talking about?" asked Lysander.
"Nothing!" Tancred said a little to quickly. Everyone looked amused but they kept quiet knowing how touchy Tancred could be.
"So Charlie," Gabriel said breaking the silence. "When is your uncle Paton gonna marry Miss Indeglew?"
Charlie laughed. "Don't know. He never says anything about that. But anyone can see that it's gonna be soon!"
Ben then realized something. "Hey Charlie, have you realized that when they get married Emma is gonna be like related to you?"
Charlie thought about it. "Actually no, I never did think about it. what about you Em?"
"Not until now actually. It's kind of weird to think about."
"Yea it kind of is. Oh well better not talk about it anymore. I wouldn't want my uncle to catch us talking about this." They were now right outside the bookshop.
They walked through the door but the bell was broken so it didn't make any welcoming tinkle. They walked to the back room right in on Paton and Julia kissing.