Chapter 3

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In the morning, Patrick woke up and did his typical morning routine. 

However, this morning, he was feeling groggy and still didn't think he could think straight.

He met Nigel right outside their apartments.

Nigel was looking chipper as usual, so Patrick could tell he slept right through the girly madness. 

"You alright, Patrick? You seem rather dozy" said Nigel.

"I see you got a good night's sleep, Nigel" said Patrick.

"Didn't you?" said Nigel.

"None of us did" said Erica as she exited her apartment in her police uniform and full makeup.

"A bunch of girls were pounding on your door. I can't believe you slept through it" said Patrick.

"I could sleep on a rollercoaster" said Nigel proudly.

"I'd enjoy seeing that. I just hope I can get through today's performances without being to groggy" said Patrick.

Nigel, Patrick and Erica went downstairs where Milt was fast asleep at his desk.

"Look at our landlord. Still fast asleep. And I think I know why" said Patrick.

"Me too" said Erica.

"Hmm... Erica? Do you happen to have lipstick in your handbag?" said Nigel.

"Yeah, why?"

"Could I borrow it for a moment?" said Nigel.

Erica reluctantly handed the boy her lipstick.

Nigel put a piece of the lipstick on Milt's hand then touched his nose. 

When Milt scratched his upper lip, he smudged some of the lipstick on it.

"Nigel!" Erica almost shouted.

As she said that, Milt woke up!

"Gah! Oh... oh, it's you guys. For a moment I thought it was more girls" he said.

"Mr Barnhill, what's the matter? You look terrified" said Patrick.

"Lunacy! Sheer lunacy! All those girls kept flooding into the building screaming Nigel's name" said Milt.

"Me?" said Nigel.

"Suddenly, I'm not surprised" said Patrick.

Just then, they saw Mr DeFranko, who'd seen Nigel and Patrick in the building window, came in to speak with them.

"Hey, boys! Breakfast is gonna start soon. I don't want my guests stuck with no performers. Young ones is bad enough" said Mr DeFranko.

"Yes, sir. We'll be right with you, sir" said Nigel.

"Alright, but make it snappy" said Mr DeFranko.

Milt stood up and said "Now lookit, DeFranko. These boys will perform at your hotel in their way and in their time. Ya hear?"

Mr DeFranko just looked at the lipstick on Milt's face and said with a grin, "Sure, Barnhill. Sure."

He turned around to leave, then turned back saying "Hey, Barnhill!" 

Milt looked back and saw Mr DeFranko blow a kiss at him then cackle as he left.

"What's with that DeFranko? He just threw me a kiss" said Milt.

"Well... I don't blame him, Mr Barnhill. With Erica's lipstick on your face, you do look rather attractive" Nigel joked.

Milt looked at his reflection in the window and saw Nigel's lipstick prank. 

"Oh boy. You're just full of fun today aren't you? Why don't you and Patrick go to the old peoples' home and wax the steps?" said Milt sarcastically.

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