A/N: I know this is an odd chapter, but who cares? To Elsewhere405 I'd like to say that that was not completely different from the rest of the story. I introduced it a few chapters back, but yes this will have something to do with Travis eventually though maybe not this particular part. You people wanted hints about what was to come and they're there, you just don't see them and honestly I wouldn't either so don't frustrate yourself too much looking :) I don't want to lose any readers. Crizzy4RFR, I know exactly how you feel. And Ray isn't the dullest knife in the drawer I can assure you. jhhhhjfjk89 it was great to hear from you again!

Part 16: His Job

"So, Randall, what's up?" Parker asked.

"Parker, have you noticed anything odd about Travis?" Lily asked.

"What do you mean?" Parker was confused.

"Well have you?" Lily asked.

"Nothing that hasn't always been weird about him," She replied.

Lily nodded, "We're worried about him...well I am"

"Why?" Parker asked.

"He seems so distant ever since that incident where Ray got to see the inside of his house…" Lily explained.

"I see your point," Parker agreed, "Don't worry Randall if he says anything that might tell you why he's so worried about that picture Ray mentioned I'll tell you."

They smiled.

"Good," Lily nodded, "Oh and Parker one more thing."

"Yeah Randall?" Parker asked.

"You might want to try listening instead of talking, he's more likely to mention something that way," Lily announced.

"I'm surprised at you, Randall, I never expected you to hire spies…" Parker replied.

Lily laughed, "Yeah, he's more normal now than he was before though and that worries me."

"Point taken, and you do have a just cause so…" Parker answered.

"So…" Lily prodded.

"So you've got yourself a spy!" Parker smiled.

"And the talking thing?" Lily asked.

"No promises there," Parker explained.

"There's a pudding cup in it if you succeed," Lily explained.

"Now you're resorting to bribery?" Parker asked.

"Yes," Lily replied.

"Good idea, but how many pudding cups did you say?" Parker asked.

Lily laughed.

AAA

"I wonder what was so serious that they had to go over there and talk…" Travis pondered.

"Girls, I understand them as much as the next guy but that really isn't much." Ray shook his head.

"Lighten up guys, you should be happy that they didn't make us listen to whatever it is they've been talking about for 10 minutes!" Robbie said gratefully.

"Robbie's right, Swami, at least we can enjoy our lunch," Ray smiled.

Travis frowned, "In case you didn't notice Ray, we've been talking the same amount since they left."

"Spoilsport, always have to ruin it for everyone else!" Ray frowned.

"It's his job, Ray," Robbie laughed, "Here they come now anyway."

"Why is Lily smiling so much?" Ray asked.

"I don't know!" Robbie replied.

"Hey guys!" Lily called cheerfully as she and Parker sat down again.

"Do anything while we were gone?" Parker asked.

"Ummm…" Travis glanced around nervously, "No."

"What would we have done?" Ray asked.

"Sometimes you amaze me, guys," Lily announced shaking her head.