Friday 7:23 P.M.

I can remember that Darry was in hurry and kept saying that he needed to leave the Tulsa. That was pretty weird, I mean it's not like he had to go to work or anything like that. The guys and I were bored and just hanging out. We had been playing football earlier but then it started to rain. Normally I wouldn't have cared but I didn't want to end up cleaning up the house either, so yeah. "Guys, I just got this call and I need to head over to Veg—er work so I need you guys to just hang here and keep out of trouble." Odd.

"C'mon Dar, when do we ever get in trouble?" He glared at me but gave cocky smile.

"Pony don't start I just need you guys to just stay here and do nothing. Um, Dally's in charge for the night." What is he nuts? I turn to look at Dally who I know didn't pay attention to a word my brother just said. But the words "Dally in charge." Came out of his mouth it was like we hit the on switch or something. He turns to Darry interested now.

"Oh? And uh exactly how long are you going to be gone for?" Darry looks down at his watch. "I don't know maybe a few hours or so."

"Maybe like I don't know—24 hours."

"You're funny." They start whispering here, but I was kind of eavesdropping. I pretty sure that I hear Dally reply: "And you're screwed if you don't take a hike. Unless you forgot our little deal?"

But Darry does not give in yet, and Dal takes advantage of that.

"Alright…Hey everybody! Darry's going to V—"

"SHUT UP DALLAS! Alright alright. You get a day, that's it."

Dally just smiles evilly. Okay I am so confused right now. Why would Darry just leave just like that for a whole day? Better yet, why in the world would he trust Dallas Winston to do it? Shoot we would have been better off with Soda or even Steve in charge.

"C'mon Darry. I don't need—" But to my surprise Steve intervenes "Shut up Kid." I am totally confused now. Darry goes over all the rules and stuff and after about ten minutes he finally leaves us. So the only people left at the house are me, Dally, Steve, Soda, Johnny, and Two Bit. Great this was going to suck probably. So right when Darry leaves the rest of the guys start cheering. Soda leaves and breaks out the telephone, Dally turns to the guys and starts yelling out all kinds of commands.

"Okay Two Bit you go pack up the car, Johnny grab your camera and you and Pony get in the car. Steve you and Soda get the money and make those last minute phone calls. We have to make sure that everything is ready when we get there.

WHAT.

WHAT?

WHAT! What the heck is he talking about and why is it that everybody already gets it but me. So I question him about it and that's when he finally spills on this whole scam.

"Okay here's the deal. I kind of got some dirt on your brother. I was going to tell you about it but he made a little deal with me so I wouldn't tell. But that's not important. He gave me some money and convinced me to take you guys on a 'guy's night out' as long a kept my mouth shut."

"I get that but exactly what are we doing and what did you find out?" He looks around as if Darry was around listening to this entire thing. When the coast is clear and lowers himself to my height and starts explaining.

"Road trip!" I nearly jump out of my skin when I hear him say that. Whoa is the first thought that comes to my head. I mean I haven't exactly gone anywhere for a pretty good while. I am not quite sure if I want to be in car with Dally for the next few hours either. Glory. Wait, wait, wait, just remembered.

"Hey Dal? Exactly what did you find out about Darry?"

"Oh that…He's going to Ve—Damn it Pony! I can't tell you!"

"Come on Dally please?"

"No, but if you want to know so bad, ask Johnny."