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still cold, it was a little warmer than yesterday, and the wind was hardly blowing. As the two went down the driveway, an uncomfortable feeling ran into Cody’s stomach. They were headed the same way Cody went the day before.
    “So why did you come to my house? School is just a block away for you,” Cody politely asked.
    “I felt bad about last night and wanted to make sure you didn’t have to walk alone today. It’s what best friends do. Besides, I want to talk more about what happened to you, if you don’t mind?” Zach replied.
    Though still shaken from the incident and nightmares, Cody appreciated his friend’s gesture and actually wanted to talk more about it.
    Zach fired off all types of questions like “What kind of car do you think it was?” “Did you write down the plates?” “Was the guy young or old?”
    As he answered Zach’s questions as best he could, Cody began to see a bigger picture. He saw how animated his friend was about the whole thing and then stopped walking.
    “It happened right here, Zach,” said Cody.
    “Wow, right here? In broad daylight? This guy has some balls,” Zach said toughly.
    “Yeah, right here, and if I had gotten in with him, you probably would never see me again,” Cody replied.
    The boys kept walking.
    Cody continued, “Zach, let me ask you something. If I asked you to do something completely crazy, would you do it?”
    “Depends on what it was, but most likely yes,” Zach replied.
    “Good, that’s what I thought,” said Cody.
    “Dude, if I didn’t care about you, I wouldn’t have woken up super early so I could be at your house to walk to school with you. I’ve known you since kindergarten, man. We are like brothers,” Zach added.
    “I know. Please keep this a secret like I asked, and let’s meet up after school. I have an idea,” Cody explained.
    “Okay, what is it?” asked Zach.
    “We will talk after school, buddy,” replied Cody.
    The two were almost at school. They walked into the main building.
    The bell rang, and the kids both entered first period together. With the exception of lunch, the two only had one class together, and it was first-period homeroom.
    The day flew by, and classes kept Cody occupied. Although he hated reading, he was actually enjoying The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle . His brain was occupied for the time being, but other thoughts and ideas were also forming on the other side of it. By the school day’s end, Cody had thought of a risky, but important, plan. He couldn’t wait to share it with Zach but was also worried he wouldn’t understand.
    The two friends met up after school and walked all the way to Cody’s house. On the walk home, they talked about a lot of things, but nothing had to do with Cody’s idea. Cody and Zach arrived at the house and walked through the front door.
    He waited till they got to his house and upstairs in his room to tell Zach.
    Before Cody could blurt out the idea, a knock on the bedroom door was heard. They both knew who it was—Olive.
    “Sorry, Olive, Zach and I have a big homework assignment we need to work on. I’ll play with you later. I love you, though!” Cody yelled at the door.
    “Okay, love you too,” the little girl’s voice squeaked.
    When he knew she had left the hallway, Cody started talking, “Okay, Zach…”
    Before he could say anything else, Zach said, “Dude, I know what you want to do. I’m pretty sure I know what your plan is.”
    “You do?” Cody sounded surprised.
    “Yeah, dude. I’m all for it. Let’s find the man in the black car,” Zach replied.
    “Wow, man, how did you know?” said Cody.
    Zach set his book bag on the floor and looked at Cody’s desk. “I just saw how much it affected you yesterday. Is this the car?” Zach was holding up the drawing Cody did last night.
    “Yes, but I’m not sure. It’s just everything I can remember. It all happened so fast,” said Cody.
    “It’s okay, buddy. It’s a start,” Zach replied. “So