Irma called me a few days ago and asked if they could visit again. Of course, I said “yes”.

I got my favorite stockings and apron on and started cleaning the house again. I was on my tip-toes dusting the top shelves when the doorbell rang. It was Joe and Irma and when I saw who it was, I threw open the door and jumped out and hugged them. We all laughed and kissed and I led them into the house.

Irma didn’t waste any time. “We have a present for you, dear,” she said. “Joe?”

Joe opened up his briefcase and grabbed an envelope. With a flourish he handed it to me. “Here’s your reward for stopping those bad guys. We found a whole bunch more on them, and they won’t be bothering anyone for a long, long time,” he said. “They had rewards out all over the state, and because you stopped them, you get all of it.”