Just to let you know, I might be changing genres again. I'm not leaving y'all, but I'm starting to get back into the Harry Potter books and such. If you're a fan of that, then I'm just letting you know that I'll be trying my writings over there. If you're not, well…you know I can't stop with The Outsiders!
Chapter 5: Documentary
Darry, Matthew and Pete walked inside to let the rest of the party about what they found. Matthew was the first inside the kitchen and Sodapop stood up. Ponyboy and Connie had frightened looks on their faces.
"Did you find him?" asked Soda.
Matthew shook his head.
"We think he took off somewhere. What I wanta know is if he rigged that stove or something."
"No one rigged it," said Pete cutting in. "No one is here. The stove is just defective. That guy was someone just passing by. Besides. He couldn't have rigged it with all of us here."
"He would have had time. We were all upstairs packing for a while. If the guy is good with tools, he would have had time to sneak in and pull it off."
"Not helping!" yelled Pete.
It was obvious that he was scared. But he wasn't showing it. Everyone could see that. But they didn't want to argue with this situation. They decided that the guy must have taken off.
……..
The Doctor was going through the file cabinet frantically. He finally found what he was looking for. It was the patient's file. He sat down in his desk chair and cut on the desk lamp to the right. He put the folder under the light source and opened the folder. He skimmed down to the patient's stats and bio.
Patient No. 441
Descriptions:
7 ft 2"
Hair color: Black
Hair: Medium flows back
Facial Hair: Beard
Eye color: Green
Weight: 210 lbs.
Race: Caucasian
Other descriptions:
Cut above left eye
Notes:
Was found on August 4th.
Arrested for Robbery, Manslaughter, Attempted Suicide, Grand Theft Auto, Attempted Murder.
Has been in the hospital for six months and shows no improvement.
No family members found, assumed deceased.
During therapy, caught choking the therapist
Found hiding at the old Smithin house.
The doctor closed the folder. The patient didn't do much, so there was not much to record. There must be some type of clue to tell what he would do or where he would go. The doctor opened back the folder and went over the information again.
…….
"I'm guessing we should all turn in," said Pete stretching his arms.
"Are you sure?" asked Connie.
"Hey, baby. It'll be fine."
"If you say so." She really still wasn't convinced.
Darry, Soda, and Pony walked up to their room. Matthew followed soon. Connie started to get up, but Pete grabbed her arm.
"What is it?" she asked.
"I think you should watch out for that guy."
"The one who was outside?"
"No. I told you that he isn't here anymore. I mean that Sodapop kid. He looks like he might make a move for you."
Connie put her hands on her waist.
"Now, Pete. That's just plain mean. You're jealous."
"No I'm not."
"Yes you are. Listen, Sodapop is a nice guy. Don't worry about it."
Connie got up and headed to her room with Pete just sitting there staring at her.
Later on that night, it was quiet, but the silence was broken by a loud scream. The light cut on in the room where the screaming came from. Ponyboy was sitting up sweating; Soda was up immediately following Darry.
"Pony! Did you have your nightmare again!" asked Darry, worried.
"No. He…he was at the window again."
"Who?" asked Soda.
"The guy that was outside."
Darry and Soda froze again. This was getting serious. Right then, Matthew and Pete came in. Clad in jeans and t-shirts. Connie followed in a night gown.
"What's going on?" asked Pete, annoyed that someone disturbed his sleep.
"Pony said he saw that guy again," said Soda with a worried face.
"For crying out loud!" screamed Pete and he walked over to the window.
He looked outside the window and then turned back to the group.
"There is no one-"
The window shattered and Pete was dragged through window.
"Pete!" screamed Connie.