Sorry it took a little while to update, on with ch.3.

Chapter 3

B.A drove heading for the town, "Where are we going man? The construction site is back the other way." B.A asked.

"Yes, but we're not going to the construction site. We're going to the diner." Hannibal replied before there was a loud "pop" noise and B.A pulled off on the shoulder of the road.

We got out and checked the tires; the right rear tire had a nail sticking out of it.

"Aw man, I just got new tires last week." B.A complained, I nodded in agreement it was a shame just short of town too.

"You have a spare, don't you big guy?" Face asked.

B.A shook his head, "I used it last time we went off the road, because the fool was playin' around with the wheel." he said glaring at Murdock.

"For the last time, it wasn't my fault Billy got all excited and jumped into your lap." Murdock said in defense.

"Alright guys, what are we going to do?" I said, not wanting the two of them to fight again.

"Sam, you, Face and I are going to the diner. While Murdock and B.A go get a spare tire and fix the van." Hannibal told us, answering me.

We walked along as a group and split off when Freddie's Diner came up on the right side of the road. We grabbed a booth and our waitress, 'Sandy.' came over to serve us.

"Back so soon." she said and smiled at Hannibal.

"Yep, that lemon dessert was so good. I just had to come back for more." he said and returned her smile.

"I see you've brought some new friends." she said eyeing Face and me, before she asked, "What will it be fellas?"

"Three lemon desserts, and a little information." Hannibal replied, I watched Sandy for her reaction.

"Sure, I'll be right back." she told us and went off to get our order.

'She smiled again and she wasn't surprised by the request, so hopefully she'll help us.' I thought.

"Here you are." she said a few moments later placing the desserts on the table.

"What kind of information?" she asked her voice low.

"Where is Dean this afternoon?" Hannibal asked curiously, taking a bite of the dessert.

"He goes to the Digger's Diner around two for coffee with Mr. Jefferson." she replied with a wink and hurried off.

"Nice work Hannibal." I commented and ate some dessert, it was really good.

He grinned, "This is perfect, eat up and we'll head back to the van." he said.

"Yeah, hopefully B.A and Murdock have it fixed." Face put in.

We ate and left Sandy a good size tip before leaving and going back to the others.

"The van ready B.A?" Hannibal asked,

"Of course man, what you think?" he replied.

"Good, we need to get to the Digger's Diner, let's go." he replied and got in his shotgun seat as Murdock, Face and I climbed in the back.

"Sam, I'm gonna need you to distract Mr. Jefferson for a little while so I can talk to Dean. Can you do that kid?" Hannibal said to me as we pulled up behind the diner.

"You got it Hannibal." I answered an idea already forming in my mind.

He nodded before I hopped out and went inside, I spotted Dean and Mr. Jefferson at a back table. I grabbed a hat off a coat rack and made my way over casually, keeping the hat low over my face.

I purposely bumped into Jefferson when I reached the table and took his pocket watch from his coat before going to the men's room. I put the hat in a stall along with my jacket before propping the window open and putting the watch on the edge of the counter closest to the door and washing my hands at the sink farthest away from it.

Mr. Jefferson burst in a minute or two later looking around wildly before he spotted his watch.

"Hey you, did you see who put this here?" he demanded angrily.

"No, I heard someone rush in here something fell to the floor and I poked my head out in time to see him jump out the window. The watch was on the floor, I put it there hoping the owner would find it and you did." I said innocently.

"Thank you, who are you?" he said.

"Keith Morgan sir, I hope you find the guy that stole your watch. What kind of town is this? I was just passing through and I'm a witness to a crime." I said in irritation.

"Mr. Morgan, I can assure you that this does not happen all the time. It's just an off day, really our town is quite safe and secure. As the Mayor, I give you my word." he told me.

I nodded, "Good to know sir, I mustn't keep you any longer. Goodbye sir." I said.

"Goodbye." he said and left, I got the hat and my coat and threw them out the window before exiting the bathroom and heading outside.

I grabbed my coat on my way to the van and got in, Hannibal was already there smiling.

"Good job Sam, hit it B.A" he said and B.A floored it, throwing me backwards into the doors because I didn't expect it.

"You alright there Sammy?" Murdock asked me,

"Yeah, I'm fine Murdock." I told him, rubbing my head a little. "What's going on?" I asked.

"I'll fill you in Sam." Face said as I crawled back up to their seats.

He did so and I understood why we were rushing to the old silver mine, we had to beat Dean there and save the workers before it was too late.

Again sorry for the late update and Happy New Year!