Chapters (25)
“Still, though,” Kylie mumbled under her breath as she continued to analyze the note. “It’s not right. It’s pet-napping, and we need to crack this thing.”
“Do you see anything in there that could be a potential clue?” Becca asked, crossing her arms as she peered at the note from over Kylie’s shoulder.
“I’m not sure,” Kylie said. She tucked a length of her jet-black hair behind her ear and chewed on her lower lip, thinking it over. “I guess it’s technically possible, but it mostly just looks like a warning that the first clue is on its way. Keep an eye out could mean something more specific, or maybe even nap time’s over, but what? They’re too broad to be good clues, and it wouldn’t really be the Game Master’s style.”
Matt stepped back from the rest of the group, pushing his glasses up his nose as he took a moment to think it through on his own. He saw that across the room, Becca appeared to be doing the same thing. Danny walked slowly in a circle around Kylie as she handed the note back to Miguel, who reluctantly shoved it back into his pocket.
“So, what are we supposed to do now?” Miguel asked. “Just sit around and wait? We’ve been doing that for the last two months with Elephant, and I’m sorry, but I don’t trust the Game Master to take care of Nacho for that long.”
“Before we didn’t have a note like this,” Frankie reminded him. “I don’t think the Game Master plans on waiting another two months. . . .”
“There has to be something we can do,” Miguel said, lifting his hand to block the view of Danny’s camera. “Anything.”
“I can make new flyers,” Danny offered. He lowered his camera. “Just like the ones I made for Elephant. Maybe we can spread them out even farther this time. Post them outside the neighborhood.”
“That’s a good start.” Becca nodded. “Thanks, Danny.”
“Of course.” Danny turned back to Miguel. “Hey, would it be cool with you if I filmed a documentary on Nacho’s disappearance? The footage could be useful down the road if we need to review anything, and plus, I could submit it to this film program for kids that’s happening over winter break.”
“For sure,” Miguel said. “Anything if it’ll help us find Nacho.”
“Awesome.” Danny raised the camera again with a grin. “I’m going to capture everything.”