We drove up and knocked on the door. I stood while Claudette went on inside dragging me by my hand. We joined her parents in the kitchen where they we...re finishing breakfast. Claudette had her am around my waist holding me close and said, “We’re ready to go. It’s adventure time. Come on, parents.”Her dad said, “She is eager. I wonder what the draw might be.”Missus Gaines said, “I’m sure it’s us. I don’t think anyone else important is here.” She grinned broadly.Claudette frowned mockingly. “You. He lunged forward, and I winced, thinking he was going to attack me. But he grabbed my shoulders and dragged me off the sofa, throwing me onto the floor and rolling me onto my stomach.My wrists were wrenched behind my back and wrapped profusely with tape. The strength of duct tape isn’t truly appreciated until thirty layers of it are binding one’s hands. Wriggling, I yanked at the restraints, to no avail. After a moment a feeble struggling, I turned my attention to my assailant.He hadn’t wasted. But seriously, this wont be anything dangerous and your father knows that. So, what are you investigating? Kimberly asked, taking out her notebook. Were looking into allegations of animal abuse at a circus near town, she told the teenaged girl. Mr. Dreeb is saying thats why he took the elephant away from there. So, were going to go in as two sisters and check things out from the inside. Peter… I mean Mr. Dreeb told me about a few places to check out. You said Peter, Kimberly noted. Just how. "I've taught my daughters to be very open and never be afraid to explore", she said with a smile as she set the sandwich down in front of Jeff. "Well, they definitely seem to have learned that lesson", he said, taking a bite of the food. "And you don't mind what's happening?" Not as long as you don't hurt them", Vanessa said. "I want them to have fun and experience anything they want, and you as well. But, if one of them comes to me and says you forced it or that you didn't stop, I'll chop you.