"I think I may have been spotted." Is the reply, "What am I going to do if I get caught?"

"Let me worry about that." Jill answers, "Did you bring it?"

"Yeah, it's right here." The other pulls out a wrapped box and hands it to Jill. "Where am I going to stay in the meantime?"

"In the hayloft." Jill replies inspecting the box's contents of a miniature Mystery Machine and an old camera remote control.

"And my meals?"

"I can arrange it for you to get some leftovers."

"For a whole week!"

"You have any better suggestions?"

"Why do I always have to listen to your crazy ideas?" the other sulks.

"Because you're to soft and submissive to refuse." Jill replies, "Besides, my ideas are always better than yours."

The other sighs then brings forth the question, "What about my parents?"

"What about them?"

"I told them that I was going to stay with Grandma." Is the reply, "And if they found out that I lied to them, I could be in a lot of trouble."

"That's one thing I like about you," Jill grins, "you are always so honest. As I said, let me handle it." Jill looks at her watch then instructs, "You better wait here. I'll have Jack get everyone out of the barn so you can settle down."

The other makes a face of worry.

"Don't fret." Jill comforts, "Everything will be just fine." She then leaves from her hiding place and runs to the barn door. There, she imitates the squealing of a pig then runs off. Shortly after, Jack appears in the barn door followed by his mom, Velma and Daphne.

"Well, that was an interesting tour of the barn, Jack." Daphne smiles as she pulls pieces of straw out of her hair and clothing.

"My pleasure." The boy grins.

"I suppose I better be getting lunch ready." Thelma says as they walk towards the house.

"Mind of we help?" Velma offers.

"That would be just great."

Jack joins his sister. "When do you think it is going to happen?" he asks.

"According to the e-mails," whispers Jill, "it should be soon."

Jack takes in a deep breath, "That means we are going to act fast."

"Yes, but we're almost ready. I just need one last thing."

"You better get it quick and check for any new information."

Jill gives her brother a wink as an 'okay' signal and runs off into the house.

"Scooby! Shaggy!" Thelma exclaims as she opens the kitchen door. There stand Scooby and Shaggy snacking down on cookies, crackers and other snack foods. Daphne and Velma run in.

"Is there anything left?" Daphne asks wide-eyed.

"Just the cupboards, pots, pans, dishes…" Shaggy replies, "yeah, that and other things like that." Scooby nods in agreement.

"You can not be serious." Thelma threatens.

"If I know those two well enough," Velma replies, "they are."

Suddenly, Shaggy and Scooby break out into laughter. "I can't believe you guys believed me!" chuckles Shaggy, "Scooby and me just finished off the cookies and chips. We just started on these other things."

"That's a relief." Sighs Thelma. She looks around, "Where's Jesse?" she asks, "He promised me he would get some ham out of the smokehouse."

"He and Fred went over to see Sid." Is the reply, "They received some call about some, like, disturbance."

"Who's Sid?" Daphne inquires.

"An old childhood friend of my Jesse's father." Is the reply, "He is a nice old fellow, he just sometimes get a little irritated now and then."

"What's been bugging him lately?" Velma asks.

"I don't know." Thelma answers, "All he has been talking about is some large animal roaming around. Jesse believes it is an overgrown kangaroo."

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"I'm telling ya, young Jess," an elderly old man yells as he pokes his cane at Fred and Jesse, "strange things is a happening here."

"Honestly, Sid." Jesse tries to reason, "Why get so upset over what is undoubtedly a kangaroo that is a giant among kangaroos?"

"Ya telling me I need glasses?" sneers Sid.

"In a polite way, yes."

"Well, shut up yer politeness and do something about that critter or I may take the gun to 'im." Sid hollers grabbing his trusty riffle nearby.

"Why don't you have a talk with the rangers?" suggests Fred.

"Yer not from around here are you, boy?" Sid asks looking at Fred.

Fred shakes his head.

"I didn't think so." Smiles Sid, "Those rangers are slow do any dagnabit thing. That's why I ask Jess here."

"Okay," Jesse gives in, "just sit tight. I'll round up some of the guys together and we'll have a hunting party."

"Now, that sounds nice." Comments the elderly gentleman as he rubs his riffle barrow with a cleaning cloth.

"Then it's settled." Jesse rubs his hands together, "I'll bring along the boys tomorrow."

"Just boys?" Sid asks a little disappointed then he winks, "Don't forget the ladies and those nice little youngsters of yours."

"Bye, Sid." Jesse laughs, waving goodbye.

Jesse and Fred turn to leave.

"Does Sid usually act that way?" Fred questions as he and Jesse drive back to the farm.

Jesse lets out a little chuckle. "No, he just does that to make him feel young."

"Is what he said about the rangers true?" the other continues.

Jesse shakes his head, "The rangers in these parts are quite diligent. It's just when Sid gets riled up that they want to stay as far away from him as possible." He then smiles, "Which is why I'm stuck with him."

Fred joins into the laughter.

Over at the farm, Thelma, Velma and Daphne are busy preparing lunch while Shaggy and Scooby help in what ever way they can. Which, is mostly, tasting the food to see if it is any good.

"Like, Scoob," Shaggy says as he hands a freshly peeled potato to the canine, "taste at these potatoes! Have you ever tasted anything like them in your entire life?"

Scooby takes a huge bite out if is then replies with his full mouth, "Ruh-uh." Scooby licks his lips.

"Okay," Thelma chuckles, "you two better cut it out or you will not have any room for your lunch."

"You ever filled a bottomless pit?" grins Velma.

Her cousin contradicts, "Velma, you know that there is no such thing."

"Oh, yeah?" chuckles Daphne, "Well, with these two, there is."

"Like Scooby and I have the most bottomless stomachs in the world!" boasts Shaggy.

"Shaggy, you are so modest." Fred's voice comes from the doorway. Everyone turns to see Fred and Jesse walk in.

"How was your drive?" inquires Daphne.

"Quite nice."

"What did Sid want?" Thelma asks.

"The usual." Replies her husband, "I told him I would get some of the boys together to hunt it." He then leans down to take off his boots. Thelma quickly stops him by the reminder of the ham. Jesse then refastens his shoes and runs outside.

"Jill?" Jack calls into his sister's bedroom.

"What is it?" the other snaps back, "Can't you see I'm busy?"

"Did you find out when it is going to happen?"

"No absolute date." Is the reply, "But it should be within the next few days."

"How about the missing items?"

Jill hands Jack a piece of paper with a short list. "Why do I have to get them?" Jack pouts.

"You know how good of a thief you are." Is the reply.

Jack makes a face as he leaves. "Sisters." He mutters.

"Brothers." Jill rolls her eyes.

Jack quietly sneaks into the guest rooms. Each of the suitcases are on the floor. "Good," he says to himself, "they haven't unpacked yet." He looks at the list. "From each of the following, get an object which DNA can be abstracted and a set of clothing." Jack looks up the list in thought, "That doesn't seem so hard." He quickly folds the list and places it in his pocket as he opens the first case.

"Jack, Jill!" Thelma calls up the stairs, "Come and get it!"

Jack peers into the hallway. "Is the coast clear?" he asks.

Jill looks around then nods. Jack, in turn, runs down the hall his arms full with clothes and dashes into Jill's room. "Where do I put this stuff?" he asks.

"Under my bed." Is the rushed reply, "Did you get everything?"

"Yup, except for the glasses."

Jill grins, "I'll have to pick some pockets then."

"Are you two coming?" a voice comes from the bottom of the stairs.

"We'll be right there, Mom." Jack calls out as he and Jill race down the staircase.

A/N: I'll try to update soon. In the meantime, you readers read and review!