Operation Barclay

Aubrey blinked at him. "Wait, what? You can't do that to a little kid!"

"Aubrey, you have to help me! You heard John! If I don't get out of this body soon, I'll be stuck like this forever!" Chucky frowned.

"Isn't that Eddie?" She pointed out Chucky's window.

Chucky pressed his face against the window. "That bastard! He was my ride to escape but he ditched me! I want to get back at him!"

Aubrey nodded. "Okay, this one I agree with."

Chucky smirked. "Follow him."

Aubrey did what he said and drove behind him until he stopped at his house. It was an old and abandoned house that could be home to dozens of rats and roaches. Aubrey parked behind the piles of garbage.

"What's the plan?" Aubrey sipped on the latte.

Chucky took out the red knife from his overalls. "Better stay put, toots. It'll end in a big bang." He climbed out of the car.

"Wait, what's that suppose to mean?" His door closed in her face. "Chucky!" She sat in the passenger seat.

"I should be over all the butterflies but I'm into you!" Her cellphone rang.

Aubrey fished through her bag to find her phone. "Lola, what's up?"

"Hey Barton! So, how long will you be gone?"

Aubrey sighed. "Mr. Marshall told me to take the rest of the week off."

Lola sighed in relief. "Good. Hey, did you know the Lakeshore Strangler was gunned down last night?"

Aubrey rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Yea, everyone keeps reminding me."

Lola laughed. "Anyway, I haven't seen Chucky in a few days! Do you know where he went?"

Aubrey shrugged. "I have NO idea."

"Really? Mkay. Well, I have to get back to practice. Be careful."

"Yea, okay. Have fun." Bre hung up.

Aubrey turned on the radio and opened a small bag of Doritos. "What the hell is taking so long?"

Chucky ran back inside the car. "GO! GO! GO!"

Aubrey wiped her hands under the seat. "Why?" She started the car.

Soon, the house exploded and house parts flew left and right; almost hitting Aubrey's car.

Aubrey yelped. "Shit!" She put the car in reverse then drove out of sight.

Chucky cackled. "If that doesn't kill the bastard, I don't know what will!"

Aubrey smiled but fear was behind it. "Y-Yea."

"You okay? You looked spooked." He laughed.

Aubrey giggled shortly. "I'm fine...I think."

"Now about the kid..."

Aubrey sighed. "But, you'll be six."

He shrugged. "So?"

Aubrey's heart crushed. Chucky probably didn't really want a settle down relationship she dreamed about. Sure they loved each other but maybe Chucky was going to dump her eventually.

Aubrey smiled softly. "N-Nevermind. If that's what you think is best then I'll help you."

"Yes! You're the best, Aubrey!"

"But I have no idea where they live. It could be anywhere." Aubrey stopped at a red light. Two cops with their sirens flashed past her car along with an ambulance.

"Oh god.." She slumped in her seat.

"Don't think about it. They'll think it was a gas leak." He put his hand on her right thigh.

Aubrey smiled as she sat up. "You sure?"

"Positive!" Chucky assured her.

Soon Aubrey received a call from Officer Norris.

Aubrey inhaled then exhaled as she answered. "Hello Officer Norris!"

"Aubrey Barton. You wouldn't happen to be in downtown would you?" He asked.

"I am sir, just..checking out the...buildings."

Chucky rolled his eyes. "The buildings?!" He whispered.

"Anyway, Miss Barton, could you possibly give your time to us?"

Aubrey shook her head. "Not right now, sir. I'm really busy, trust me."

"I understand. Could you meet me at this address at eight tonight?" He gave her the Eddie's address.

"If I'm free, I will." She hung up.

"Now, did that woman even tell you anything personal?" Chucky tried to jog her mind.

Aubrey sat up. "Yea, she works at the Department Store!"

"GREAT! Tell her you need a job babysitting. OR give me to the little brat as an early birthday present. Pick whatever you want."

"You're a genius!" She kissed his head.

"I know. Now drive!" He pointed to the green light.

Aubrey parked in the back of the store. "Stay here and I'll talk to her. Don't miss me too much." She blew him a kiss. She walked into the store and looked around until she found Karen working behind a jewelry stand.

"Miss Barclay." Aubrey rested her elbows on the glass.

Karen turned around. "Aubrey, right?"

Aubrey nodded. "Yea! You can call me Bre. But anyway, I just lost my job."

Karen frowned. "You did? Well, you wouldn't happen to need a job here, would you?"

"I was hoping, since I got along with Andy, I wanted to know if you would like a babysitter. You wouldn't have to pay me." Aubrey smiled.

Karen smiled. "You will babysit Andy, willingly?"

Aubrey nodded. "Yes ma'am. And, I got a present for him. A Good Guy doll."

Tears nearly escaped her eyes. "You're too kind. Andy would love that doll to death."

"You have no idea." Aubrey chuckled.

Karen walked around the counter and hugged her. "Here, this is my address. Andy is at school if you don't mind picking him up."

"I would love to. I'll take him out for ice cream. He is just so sweet." Bre smiled, putting the piece of paper in her pocket.

Karen sighed in relief. "Thank goodness you came along. My friend, Maggie, isn't here today. Maybe I can send her to check on you later?"

"Of course. I don't mind." Aubrey smiled.

"Karen! You better be working behind that counter!" Her manager scowled.

Karen walked back to her spot. "Sorry, my boss is kinda a hard ass."

Aubrey sighed. "Well, I'll go pick up Andy. Nice seeing you again!" She walked away.

"Bye, Bre!" She smiled and waved.

Aubrey joined Chucky in the car. "So..?" Chucky asked.

"I got her address. First, I have to go pick Andy up at school." She drove off.

"YES!" Chucky laughed. "I'll be six years old again!"

Aubrey sighed. "Yea, but, what will you do when you get into Andy?"

Chucky stopped laughing. "Don't know but don't care. No one will suspect a six year old!"

Nighttime set in New Jersey fast. Aubrey had just picked up Andy and now on the way to their house.

"You really mean it, Aubrey? You're giving me a Good Guy doll?" He smiled, snuggling Chucky in his arms.

"I know how bad you wanted it so I'm giving you mine." She turned into the apartment parking lot.

"Hi, I'm Chucky! And I'm your friend 'til the end! Hidey ho!" Chucky laughed.

Andy giggled. "I love him!"

Aubrey helped Andy out of the car then held his hand as they went inside. Her phone vibrated, it was her father.

"What is it?" Aubrey snapped.

"It's dark outside, where are you?" John asked.

"I'm babysitting."

"Okay, but where are you?"

"I'm in downtown. I'm babysitting a kid for a woman I met." She and Andy entered the elevator.

"When will you be back?"

"I will when I get a chance, okay?"

"Well, anyway, Gina's funeral will be held in two days."

Aubrey sighed. "Okay, thanks. I'll call Lola to tell Mr. Marshall that I'll be out for a few more days."

"Just don't get in too much trouble, okay? Love you." John smiled.

"Love you too, dad." Aubrey hung up.

Andy and Aubrey walked into Andy's apartment. Andy ran to the couch and started playing with him.

Aubrey sat on the couch. "So, you like him?"

Andy nodded. "He's awesome!"

Aubrey smiled. "Your mom's friend, Maggie, should be here to check on us soon."

"Are you staying the night?" Andy looked up at her.

Aubrey shrugged. "Do you want me to?"

Andy nodded. "YEA! SLEEPOVER!" He laughed.

Aubrey laughed. "Well, okay. I'll ask Karen. But first, I have to call my friend." She dug out her phone and dialed her number.

"What up, girl?" Lola laughed.

"Hey, can you tell Mr. Marshall I won't be there for the next five days?"

"Aubrey, you're going to get in big trouble."

"No I won't. Just tell him I'm sick. Mr. Marshall doesn't care. I'm the best guard member on the team..no offence."

"Can I be second?"

"Heck yea!" She laughed.

Lola laughed with her. "Okay, where are you?"

"I'm babysitting in downtown." Aubrey leaned back on the couch.

"Sweet! How much are they paying you?"

"I'm doing it for free. Andy is just so cute."

"ANDY, huh? Your boyfriend?" Lola poked fun.

"Nah, you want to say hi to him?" Aubrey put Lola on speaker.

"Hi, Andy!"

Andy sat next to Aubrey. "Hi!"

Lola giggled. "He sounds so adorable!"

"He is." Aubrey ruffled Andy's hair.

"By the way, did you ever do anything with Chucky?" Lola chuckled. "He looked really sexy the way you described him to me."

Aubrey quickly put her off speaker. "Hey now. Watch it Lola."

Lola laughed. "Couldn't help it! Anyway, I have to go. Jared is waiting on me."

"Have fun you two!" Aubrey hung up.

Andy sat on the ground and continued playing with his Good Guy doll.