Chapter 26

At home, the Three Warriors had heard of Chad's operation and immediately started working on help.

Patty came into the building and saw them installing a flat wooden board onto the staircase.

"Cal? What are you doing, baby?" said Patty.

"Hey, Patty. We're nailing this piece of wood to the stairs. We figured Chad would be coming home in a wheelchair" said Sam. 

"What happened to Chad?" said Patty.

"He fell down these stairs and tore a ligament" said Calvin.

"Holy cannoli! That's not good!" Patty uttered.

"I know. That's why we're installing a flat surface for his wheelchair. We wanna make sure he's as comfortable as possible" said Sam.

"And what can we do for you, Patty?" said Charles Wallace.

"I came here to tell Cal that Carmichael's looking for him" said Patty.

"Does he know we're on a case?" said Calvin.

"I told him, honey, but he insists you come to work today. I'll finish the board with your buddies" said Patty.

"Well... alright. Excuse me, guys" said Calvin.

He changed out of his Warrior uniform, put on his regular clothes, and headed to work. 

"I'm here, sir" said Calvin when he got there.

"Calvin, I'm gonna get right to the point. I'm not happy with the way you're doing your job" said Mr Carmichael.

"What do you mean?" said Calvin.

"Well, don't get me wrong; you're doing fine work. Your work has been exemplary. But your absence on various days..." said Mr Carmichael.

"Yes, sir, I know. My friend had an operation and I was home helping out" said Calvin.

"And you seem to be doing that Warrior thing of yours a lot lately" said Mr Carmichael.

"Yeah, 'cause there's been a kidnapping. The Beatles are swearing by us" said Calvin.

"I understand, buddy, but the least you could do is tell me you'll be out of work" said Mr Carmichael.

"Yes, sir. I understand that. And I may be out of work until we get Jill back in town" said Calvin.

"Hmm. Yeah, I guess you kinda need to do that. Off you go" said Mr Carmichael.

"Thank you, sir" said Calvin.

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