Party for Disaster

Chapter 24

The cops took the guy to the police station and put a censor on his cell, which they locked up real tight. 

Calvin and Charles Wallace were guarding Idina's cell, which she was still in. 

"Sam, what's going on? Where's Kristen?" said Calvin.

"She's back at Chad's. I had the Beatles take her" said Sam.

"We found the criminal who poached Calvin's car" said Jill.

"Oh my god! Idina is innocent!" said Charles Wallace.

"And so am I" said Calvin.

"We're all innocent. So, Sarge, does that mean..." Charles Wallace began.

"I know what you're gonna say. Of course it means Idina's free. We gotta get her home" said Sam.

Andy unlocked Idina's cell and picked her up. 

"The Warriors are gonna take you home, baby" said Andy.

She handed the girl to Sam and the kids rushed back to the apartment building.

The Beatles were just exiting Chad's apartment when they got there.

"Did you do it?" said John.

"Yeah, we got him. Is Kristen okay?" said Sam.

"Right as rain. And when Chad sees that Idina is..." said Paul.

"We know. That's why we had her released. She's completely innocent" said Sam.

"Good luck" said Ringo.

The Beatles left and the kids entered Chad's apartment.

"Chad? Someone to see ya" said Charles Wallace.

Chad, who was still holding Kristen in bed, saw the kids come in with Idina.

"Idina... you're alright" Chad whispered.

"Yeah. We pinched the real crazy driver and released her" said Sam. 

She gave Chad his other daughter and he hugged her tight. 

"You're both alright" he cried. 

The kids watched with smiles for a few seconds.

"Chad, we're still really sorry things turned out the way they did" said Sam.

"Thank you, Sam. But I think I should be sorry too" said Chad.

"You're sorry?" said Charles Wallace.

"Yes. I can't believe I let my daughters go out when there was a criminal on the loose and then blamed you three when he attacked them. I feel terrible" said Chad.

"Terrible as in your stomach or your feelings?" said Calvin.

"Both" Chad confessed. 

"Well, we are to blame for not seeing it happen" said Sam.

"Sam, I always knew Idina was the good child. I should have thought about that clearly" said Chad.

"You're sick, Chad. It's not all your fault" said Charles Wallace.

"Well... at least Meg will have both of her daughters when she comes back" said Calvin.

"And maybe it didn't go like I hoped, but... thanks for offering to help" said Chad.

"It's what we do" said Sam with a smile.

Chad opened his arms and let the kids jump into them. 

This day ended happily after all.