Twelve:
Hilarious antics were not what forced Brian's parents to confront the stooges who waited at home for them. They allowed themselves instead to be taken hostage, if the fools agreed to not kill each other. They told Brian to wait at the Bannisters' for them.
"What if you don't return?" said Brian.
"Then I guess your Aunt Kelly can take you in," said Brian's father.
"Yes," said Brian's mother. "Pray we return."
- chapter 11
- chapter 12
- chapter 13