Note: I tried the best that I could to finish a bulk of the story especially the Degrassi Duet's premiere before or on Valentines day but life happens and I couldn't finish it on time. However, I did finish four chapters. The rest should be finished sometime later this week or next week. Enjoy.

Chapter 15: Criminal Minded

"So kid are you ready?" Jay said while looking at a nervous Toby who didn't seem to respond the whole day he just kept staring off into the distance. He didn't even notice that they were sitting in the car in the same place for over an hour. He didn't budge when the cop finally left his booth and Jay pulled Toby down with him on the floor so the cop wouldn't notice the two sitting in the car. "Toby,yoo hoo." Jay snapped his fingers and waved his hands in front of Toby's face.

"Yeah." Toby gave him a look that would kill.

"You know if you're not really focused I can take you home." Jay put his keys in the ignition and just as he was about to turn the car on he felt Toby hand tugging on his shoulder. "Hey man what are you..!"

"Shssh" Toby whispered while scooting down further in the seat. The cop had returned to his booth, went in grabbed his walkie talkie and then when around the corner again. "That was close."

"Thanks man." Jay said. "He shouldn't be returning anytime soon but just to be on the safe side. Jay got out of the car, walked slowly to the corner and then walked a couple of blocks to the Diner and Donut shop. He peeked inside and saw the security guard ordering from a nearby booth. "Good, that should buy us sometime." Jay rushed back to his car and tapped on Toby's side of the car. "Let's go."

Toby and Jay rushed into the parking lot and walked slowly to the silver car.

"You better work fast." Jay whispered while pulling out a device to open up the car door. "OK, I'm in." Jay exclaimed before the car alarm went off. Toby worked really fast at disarming the alarm. While Jay pried open the glove department and pulled out a small brown case before closing it. Jay heard footsteps fastly approaching and didn't know what to do but the only thing he knew.

"It should be off by now you hear me Jay." Toby looked around but couldn't see Jay anywhere in sight. "Jay where are you?"

"Ummhumm" Toby heard someone clearing his throat and tapping his shoulder but he knew it wasn't Jay, he didn't want to turn around for fear of who it might be. "Young Man would you mind coming with me?"

Toby turned around slowly and didn't see Jay or who he feared the security guard but it was even worse it was a real police officer. "Sure officer, I was just.."

"Save the excuses until we get to the police station." The officer said before escorting Toby to the back seat of his car in handcuffs.

"Hey Emma, back so soon." Mr Simpson said while putting Jack in his high chair for his dinner of mashed peas and potatoes.

"Yeah, Paige spilled guacamole all over Hazel and Manny." Emma said as she sat down at the dinner table picking at the rest of the leftovers saved from the nights dinner.

"Ouch."

"I know."

"Oh I wasn't talking about that, Jack just bit me although that must have been some sight. I hope they were alright?" Mr Simpson said before sucking on his injured finger while Jack smiled showing his new set of choppers.

"Yeah they're fine. They were cleaning up when I left. I helped with the mess on the floor even though guacamole is my favorite I'm kind of glad I didn't eat it. The smell made we want to throw up so either it was spoiled or Paige's mom isn't the best cook. Speaking of cooking what's with this vegetable lasagna?" Emma made a sour face while crunching on a noodle. "Mom usually does a better job at least with the noodles did she forget to boil them?"

"Oh that's what I forgot." Mr Simpson put his hand over his forehead "I thought they were those cook in the oven noodles without having to boil them no wonder it was crunchy."

"You cooked?"

"Yes Emma I might not be the best culinary chef but I cook I just bought the wrong supplies and since your mom is working late and Jack has been pretty fussy with him teething and all ,I didn't have time to grocery shop. I just put together what I could. Sorry"

"It's cool, nice try though." Emma said before grabbing some chips and sitting back down. "Archie."

"Wow you must have something really serious to tell me your using my real name. What is it?"

"What would you do if you knew one of your best friends were in trouble and was about to do something really stupid?"

"Why, it's not you or Manny is it because if it is you can talk to me about it."

"No, it's not me or Manny it's someone else who I think should remain nameless for now."

"Well if you know it is something really wrong or could hurt him or her the best thing to do would be to tell an adult. Yes I know I'm one but since you don't want to involve me you can tell a trusted teacher or if it's really serious the best thing to do would be to tell his parents."

"I was afraid you were going to say that." Emma got up and grabbed the phone. "I'm going to take this to my room."

"OK and Emma."

"Yeah."

"Good Luck."

"Thanks." Emma said before closing her door and going down stairs to dial Toby's house. "Hey, uhh Mr Isaacs is Toby in. Oh sorry Ashley you really don't sound too good it's a good thing you left when you did. So is Toby in? He's what! Ash, would it be alright if I come over?"