Chapter nine
Dr. Nathan Warner arrived at Bayport early that morning. Heading for a rental car service and getting a map of the city, Dr. Warner began his search.
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Carolyn waited anxiously for Chet to arrive; he normally picked her up early. They always stopped off for hot chocolate and donuts before heading to school. As soon as she saw Chet's car, Carolyn ran out the door.
Chet was pleasantly surprised to see Carolyn come running out of the house. Once inside the car, she turned to him.
"Chet, we need to talk. I have something very important to tell you."
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Dr. Warner checked his map; the rental agent had given him very easy directions to follow. He soon found Bayport High school.
Checking the time, Dr. Warner noticed that it was still too early for students to arrive. Recalling a nearby coffee shop, Dr. Warner left the school.
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Frank and Joe got into the van and Frank slowly backed down the driveway. As he was coming up to a stop sign, a voice came from the back. "Good morning, boys."
Frank slammed on the brakes. He and Joe turned around. Leaning forward, Mr. Gray smiled at the Hardy brothers.
"I knew it!" Joe yelled. "I knew that was you I saw a few nights ago, talking to Mr. Jones!"
"You saw us?" Mr. Gray was no longer smiling. "Did you hear anything?"
"No, I heard someone shouting, that's what woke me. But I really couldn't make out what was being said," Joe said.
"Were you discussing Carolyn being telekinetic?" Frank asked.
The Gray man frowned, "Frank, sometimes you're too smart for your own good."
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Chet sat quietly, absorbing what Carolyn had just told him.
"I think we should talk with Frank and Joe."
"I don't know, Chet. What if they don't believe me? Sometimes I don't even believe it, and I lived through it!"
Chet reached out and took Carolyn's hand. "They'll believe you. Joe and Frank, well…you could say they have no love lost with the Assassins."
Noting the puzzled look on Carolyn's face, in a low voice Chet told her about Joe and his younger sister Iola. How a bomb, meant for Joe and Frank had killed his sister instead.
"Joe didn't give me too many details, but he did mention that a group called The Assassins were behind the bomb. So you see, you can trust Frank and Joe."
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As Dr. Warren waited for his order, he looked around the coffee shop, he noticed two teens sitting in a booth: a tall, stout boy who was holding hands with a young girl. The girl's back was towards Dr. Warner: all he could see were a few loose strands of light brown hair underneath her pink knit cap.
"Here you are sir, one black coffee and breakfast sandwich to go. That'll be $4.95."
Dr. Warner gave the waitress a five dollar bill and left. The waitress snorted as she rang up the sale. Chet and Carolyn came up to the counter.
"Another big tipper, Mabel?" Chet asked.
Mabel smiled, she liked Chet Morton. The waitress was happy to see Chet no longer coming in alone.
"No one is as generous as you, hon. Although, now that you got yourself a girl, I suspect my tips are going to getting a little lax."
Chet blushed as he hurriedly paid the check.
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