Short short short chapter I apologize. But it's kinda just like a connecter for the bigger things to come. Next chapter is when things are really going to start going down.

"Can you believe this? Boy are there some sick people in the world." Jimmy rested his head in his hand, staring at the ground in shock. It was late in the afternoon and the sun had just begun to set when the lobster boy had called Dandy over to sit with him and listen to the radio. The news reporter was saying something about several murders and a few missing children.

"Until this horrific killer is brought to justice, a new curfew will be instituted in the town of Jupiter." Both boys gave each other a confused glance at the reporter's words. "Anyone out after dark will be subject to immediate arrest by Jupiter county police."

Jimmy switched off the radio and threw his head back in frustration. "Well there goes all of the shows until that god damn psychopath is caught." He groaned. Dandy awkwardly placed his hand on Jimmy's shoulder in a feeble attempt at comfort. "You can't perform before dark? Wouldn't a matinee be just fine?" Dandy inquired.

"Ah jeez Dandy…it's hard to explain. Going to see a freak show in the light of day is like trying to go to the beach in the dead of winter. It ruins it for you. Something about the dark and the mystery of night…it lures people in. Without it…we're just a rundown joke." He sighed and stared blankly into the distance. "And without people coming to see the show…we have to profit. No money. We'll go broke in a matter of weeks."

Dandy was unsure of how to console Jimmy. Having grown up a wealthy child, he didn't understand the concern over money. His family had never needed to worry about such things. But this was his life now. And if his new family needed paying guests, he was sure as hell going to help bring them in.

"I can help you. I can bring people to the freak show." Dandy said hopefully, with his eyes full of excitement. Jimmy sighed and gave Dandy a weak smile. "That's sweet Dandy, trying to help us and all, but there's a curfew and folks aren't going to risk getting arrested just to come out and see us."

"That's why we're going to catch him." Dandy said quietly. Jimmy's eyes widened. "We're what?"

A slightly eerie smile creeped across Dandy's face. "We're going to catch the killer."

Jimmy moved away from the other boy slightly and gaped at him, eyes wide and mouth hanging open. "No. no. Absolutely not. No freakin way."

"C'mon Jimmy please. We have to do this to save the show. Do it for your family." Dandy encouraged. Jimmy stared at the ground.

"Pleeeeeaseee?" Dandy whined. He stuck out his lower lip and turned on his best puppy dog eyes. "Do it for me?"

Jimmy groaned and threw his head back. Dandy knew he had once again gotten what he wanted.