Chapter 2: Fixed
"Look Sarah!" Jimmy yelled. "Ed is sporting a message!"
Sarah looked up from the tea party setting, already gritting her teeth. Running around in circles whilst laughing incessantly was her brother Ed, wearing a sandwich board that read 'Mend-Ed – Open for Bizness' above an arrow.
Sarah groaned. "What are those idiots up to this time?"
"I'm curious Sarah!" Jimmy replied. "We must find out what they can mend!"
"Don't do it Jimmy!" Sarah warned. "It's just another trick by that creep Eddy!"
Jimmy shook his head and got up. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained Sarah."
It was no use trying to talk him out of it, as Jimmy was already making a dash towards the indicated location. Sarah followed behind him, balling up her fists in preparation to perform amateur dental care on the Eds.
Eddy cleared his throat. "Never fear! Mend-Ed is here! There ain't nothing we can't fix!"
Jimmy and Sarah joined the group of kids that was forming in front of a wooden stall not unlike your average lemonade stand, where Eddy stood on the counter holding a makeshift megaphone to his mouth. Edd was stationed behind the counter wearing one of his trademark ties, trying his best to smile look approachable. Ed continued his circling around the group, his laughter still audible during Eddy's sales pitch.
Eddy continued his pitch. "For only a small fee, me and my crack team of experienced technich…tech…nick…"
"Technicians Eddy," Edd muttered.
"Tinkerers can fix anything you throw at us!" Eddy continued, avoiding repeating the word he had struggled with.
Sarah's opinion had not changed. "How 'bout a fist?!"
Eddy gave Sarah a raised eyebrow, whilst Edd was clearly intimidated by the threat to his well-being. However that was only one unconvinced, the other kids still seemed interested.
"Can you fix Mr. Yum-Yum?" Jimmy inquired, extremely interested.
Edd raised an eyebrow. "You actually still have the remains?"
"Of course we can!" answered Eddy. "Double-D is a wiz at sewing and all that girly stuff!"
"I object to that statement mister!" Edd protested.
Ed took this moment to add his input. "GIRLY STUFF! Huh-huh-huh!"
"How 'bout a boombox dork?" Kevin asked, expecting a no from the trio.
"If we broke it, we can make it better!" Ed answered, once again saluting.
Eddy scowled at Ed, even though his statement was true. The Eds were often responsible for the damages to personal property, those two objects an example. Hence Eddy knew this would be the perfect scam. There was always something that needed repair in the Cul-de-sac, especially when Ed's around.
Eddy had to wrap it up. "So go get your breakables and we'll unbreak them before lunch here at Mend-Ed!"
Edd sweated nervously as the kids retrieved their broken belongings. Once they had brought the items to the stall he handed each kid a claim ticket, crudely drawn on toilet paper by Ed. Edd knew that they could never fix everything before lunch! Something was up, as always was the case with Eddy. Once the group had dispersed, he had a chat with his friend who was already sniggering and rubbing his hands together thinking too far ahead.
"And how do you suggest we repair all these items before lunchtime today?" Edd inquired, dreading the answer.
Eddy remained confident. "Oh how hard can it be Double-D? Lumpy's already got the right idea!"
Eddy was right. Ed had started his attempt at repair of Kevin's boombox without the other two. This might have been a good effort, that is, if he wasn't trying to remove the back with a spatula.
Ed smiled as he levered the spatula. "I hope a right idea doesn't leave a mark!"
Eddy burst out laughing while Edd tried to wrestle the spatula from Ed's grip unsuccessfully. At this rate, Edd knew they'd have twice as many items to mend if this was how his friends were going to go about it.