****USM S_O**** ..(19).. <<<That's SoapOpera, people...come on, get hooked!

Cujo entered her dark chambers and lit a few candles. She pulled back her heavy floor to ceiling drapes to reveal a gagged and bound Toodles. Toodles eyes grew the size of half dollars as Cujo began to speak.

Cujo: It's so hard to find good help these days.

Toodles squirmed under Cujo's heavy stare.

Cujo: If I remove the tape and rag, you promise to keep mum?

Toodles nodded yes desparately. And Cujo ripped off the tape quickly pulling the rag out with it. Toodles began breathing heavy, but fearfully remained silent.

Cujo: You have failed me Toodles, time and time again. That batty rodent and his fiancé can't get their heads out of the clouds long enough to help me. And how many times have you raided Private Lady's apartment? I am sure her mother is on constant survailance now!

Toodles: I have gone through every corner of that room, what do you want me to do? Look under it?

Then Toodles got an idea, a very awful idea, Toodles got an awful, AWFUL idea....as soon as Cujo finished untaping her from the filthy window, Toodles smacked Cujo and ran out of her dark castle screaming like a banshee.

Cujo(looking rather perplexed, picking herself up again): What the...??

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Kiki: It looks like we have a good line up!

ShadowGhost: Too bad CoryAnn is still in the hospital. It's been a while since she has serenaded us with her fancy Armpit Fartasia piece...

LadyLuck: That's definitely a crowd pleaser. Tells ya just what kind of clowns we have running around our town.

Kiki: So is Aimless still on to MC on Saturday?

SG: She said as long as she could be at the station by five, there shouldn't be a problem!

The room got quiet as the door opened and Moongirl came in quietly and sat down in the backrow.

LadyLuck: Hey Moongirl, what are you doing here? I thought you went home to rest.

Moongirl: When I got home, there were all of these beautiful arrangements at my door. Word sure spreads fast in USM. An awesome vibe seemed to come from all of the beautiful flowers and it seemed to revive me.

SG: Really? Maybe someone put a good spell or blessing on the arrangements.

Moongirl: Well all I know is that I felt like doing something instead of nothing. What happened after I left the Summer Events meeting?

Kiki: We decided to meet again on this week's talent show, but put off talking about the murder-mystery and other ideas.

SG: It's not easy going at it without the boss. I am so glad you are here now.

Moongirl: I came up with a neat idea, how do you all feel about a USM Beauty Pageant? Of course there is a twist!

LadyLuck: Could that twist have anything to do with crossdressing?

Moongirl: LL, how did you guess!!

The laughter coming from the room echoed through out the USM Convention Center. Shadowghost looked down at her watch and noticed the small flashing red dot.

SG: Will you excuse me, ladies. I forgot about my hair appointment with SpoiledBabyGurl.

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*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

Kelsey77: We know you are in there, you dirty rat. Open this door or I'll plow it down.

When there was still no answer, Firstborn signaled Kelsey and on the count of three the two officers kicked down the devious Gerbil's door. On first glance, the place looked empty, but FB noticed a cigarette still smoldering in an ashtray on the coffee table.

FB: Alright now you two. I've known you both since you were practically babies. Now you can do this the easy way and just come out with Chillidog, or we can come in after you.
FallinAngel was the first to come out. She really looked crushed as she carried the goofy looking wiener dog to Kelsey77.

VG: I can't believe you FA!! I gave you that dog for our second anniversary present. And now, you are just gonna hand her over?

FA: And what did you want? Me to go to jail over a dog??

FBorn: That's not going to be necessary FA. So you say you gave her the dog as a gift VG? Cuff him, Kelsey! You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be held against you in a court of law. Once we are at the station, you have the right to one phone call. I suggest you make it to your lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, one will be appointed to you...but let's hope you have one, because our District Attorney hasn't won a case in over 4 years!!

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Lemon: I returned the dress. Here's the money. I am also getting my own apartment on this floor, so you need to find a new roommate by the end of this week.

Lil' Jung: Why?

Lemon: Like you have to ask! You treat me as if I'm the student and you run these apartments. And since I have a major amount invested in this big sister, little sister program, and I plan to be as happy as possible during my stay here.

Lil' Jung: So does that mean I have to find a new big sister too?

Lemon: No, I am still your big sister, but I have chosen to give more of myself to other sisters who are struggling with their priorities. Your's are rigid...I think you'll be fine.

Lil' Jung: If I said I'm sorry...

Lemon: Don't bother, there's too much bad blood. I hear Sage of Darkness needs a new roommate!

Lil' Jung: Oh yeah, I'll be cleaning up her scientific explosions all night.

Lemon: Looks like it's her or full rent. You decide, I'm going to take this load to my new apartment.

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Like I said before....keep reading, I'll keep writing...oh and in part 17...there was truth among the fiction...Moongirl's dad really is in a bad way and consequintly, so is she. So lift her up during this rough trial....This too shall pass.

Will the guards be able to keep VG behind bars? What will happen to USMer? What's so important about that photo Private Lady has hidden so well?

Stay tuned for the next episode of USM S_O

>SpaceCase< - co-writer

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