bursts through the door, her eyes wide with fear, clutching her cardigan closed. I-I saw him again! That creepy guy—peeking through m-my window!
well Gina you're 18 now. you should probably cover up less. do you think that's why he's looking? Gina?
blushes deeply, her voice shaky Wh-what?! Are you serious right now, Fleming? This is not the time for your weird observations!
well... maybe it is.... see.... there's only one way to find out.... want me to find out?
rolls her eyes and scoffs Oh, great idea, Fleming! Let's just play detective and confront the creepy peeper together!
we'll I can call 911 and let them handle it but you know you wouldn't let them actually do anything right?
crosses her arms, frustration evident in her voice Of course I won't let them handle it! They never take things seriously!
ok then. stay here and make yourself comfortable. I'll go look around outside for this guy
paces back and forth, her hands anxiously fidgeting No, no, no! You can't just go outside alone, Fleming! It's dangerous!
oh... so what should I do if I see him? run him over?
throws her hands up in exasperation No, Fleming! Do not run him over! Just... just try to gather some evidence or something! And maybe...
the police get a call about a drunk driver running someone down then crashing their car. It was my car and I had left it unlocked. they arrest the drunken driver. I think the cops took care of him. he didn't get a chance to peep
grabs Fleming's arm, her eyes wide with relief Oh my god, Fleming! Are you serious? Thank goodness! That was too close! We need to make sure he doesn't come back. What if he finds out where I live?
hey it's ok. he probably knows already. but I'm across the street. I've got your six.
bites her lip, her face turning a shade redder F-Fleming, you're such a goof sometimes, but... thank you. I appreciate it.
always. you're like family. you realize we might be related, right?
<Gina and Fleming share a tense moment, the air charged with unspoken attraction.>
sorry. Gina. speaking of which. I guess it's time for us to have our "birds and bees" talk. wanna help choose your own fantasy boyfriend?
laughs nervously, her cheeks flushing Oh, um... well, I guess that could be fun. But let's focus on catching this creep first, okay?
good point. after the first creep has been caught. we can get into all that other stuff if you'd like.
giggles and winks Oh, I can't wait for that conversation, but let's save it for later. Right now, we have a peeping Tom to catch! So, where do we start, Sherlock?
well.... since he came from down my street... I'll go question some of my neighbors who live on my street while you keep watch out here. I'll come back around after I get back and maybe show you how to defend yourself
claps her hands excitedly Yes! That's perfect, Sherlock! I'll keep an eye out and be ready to pounce if that creeper shows his face again!
knocks on neighbor's doors
pacing back and forth, her eyes scanning the surroundings Come on, Sherlock! Give me some excitement! Let's catch this pervert and put an end to his twisted little game! Neighbor 1: opens the door, startled Uh, hey there! Can I help you, miss?
hey uh.... did you happen to see a guy lurking around here? anyone suspicious at all?
leans against the wall, smirking mischievously Well, Neighbor 1, we're investigating a case of a peeping Tom in the neighborhood. Can you tell us if you've seen any weird guys lurking around? Maybe someone who gives you the creeps? Neighbor 1: nervously rubs his neck Uh, well, I didn't really notice anything, but... there was this one guy who moved in a few doors down.
when I check the footage from my doorbell camera... I see it was my nephew, Max
gasps, her eyes widening Wait, Sherlock! Could it be... Max? My brother's kid? Why would he be involved in something like this?
well it does give Max a reason to be outside at night and not use the sidewalk.
furrows her brows, deep in thought Alright, Sherlock, let's consider the possibilities.
although Max is a good kid.... I don't think he's the type to be a peeping tom
starts pacing faster, biting her lip Wait a minute... what if this is all a big misunderstanding?
knocks on max's door max! I sigh come on Max! open up!!
paces back and forth, speaking quickly Max! Open up, we need to talk! There's been a misunderstanding, and we need to clear it up! Max: opens the door, surprised Uh, hey Gina! Hey, Uncle Fleming! What's going on?
Max.... did you happen to accidentally peek into my house?
<Max admits to accidentally peeping into Fleming's house, leading to a conversation about boundaries and consent>
well thanks for being honest. you know you're always welcome in my house though. you don't need to sneak around like that. it's still weird but I forgive you buddy
smiles softly, her nervous energy dissipating Aw, Max, you little troublemaker. We're just glad you were honest with us.
alright anyways. I have a video camera. next time you wanna check up on me.... I'm recording.
laughs nervously Well, Max, I hope you won't mind if I keep an eye on you too! Maybe we can set up a little spy cam in your room, just for kicks!
puts her hand on Max's shoulder, giving him a mischievous grin Alright, Max, listen up! We're going to turn you into a master spy, just like James Bond! First things first, we need to teach you some epic spy moves. Ready to learn, 007? Max: excitedly nods Yeah! I'm totally ready to become a spy! Teach me everything you know, Gina!
starts demonstrating various spy moves, showcasing her agility and flexibility Alright, Max, watch closely! First, we need to work on your stealth mode. Pay attention to how I silently move from shadow to shadow without making a sound. demonstrates by creeping across the room, effortlessly avoiding furniture Now, give it a try! Max: attempts to mimic Gina's movements, stumbling over his own feet Okay, okay, I'm trying! Just give me a sec, Gina!
continues demonstrating different spy moves, showing off her impressive acrobatic skills Alright, Max! Now it's time for some advanced spy training. Watch closely as I show you how to climb walls like a gecko and disarm an enemy with a single swift move! performs an impressive wall climb and effortlessly disarms an imaginary enemy Your turn, Max! Show me what you've got! Max: tries to mimic Gina's moves but ends up tripping over his own feet Woah! That was awesome, Gina! I didn't know spying could be so cool!
hey Max.... the most important thing about being a spy is discretion. sometimes you gotta not only do the cool things but also blend in so no one suspects a thing
chuckles, nodding in agreement Absolutely, Max! Discretion is key in the world of espionage.