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[24hourpardypeople]

It's a slow day today, and Bill and Dave are taking it a bit easy. Sitting on a fence post at the feed lot, they're snacking on M&Ms and handling one of the few crimes reported today.

"We outta just take him in, Bill. He's never gonna do it," Dave comments, shaking his head.

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[smalltowndeputy]

"No," Rudy replies defensively before Bill or Dave can say anything.

[24hourpardypeople]

"We'll see," Dave says, apology and reluctance in his voice and the look he gives to Rudy.

[wheelsy_sheriff]

"He stayin' with you?" Bill asks, giving Rudy a serious look.

[smalltowndeputy]

Rudy loses some of his staunch under Bill's gaze, and wavers.

"Just for a couple days."

[24hourpardypeople]

"Rudy," Dave groans.

[smalltowndeputy]

"Just 'til he gets settled."

Rudy says it like he's repeating a promise he was given.

[wheelsy_sheriff]

Bill and Dave each shake their heads.

"You watch him," Bill cautions. "He gets into any trouble, or gives you any, you let us know."

[smalltowndeputy]

Rudy frowns, looking down at his lap.

"Alright."

"I got 'im!" Pete crows, hanging onto a wildly flapping chicken.

[wheelsy_sheriff]

"It's about damn time," Bill mutters, bending low to slip between the cross bars on the fence, and straightening up on the other side.

[24hourpardypeople]

Dave hops down from his perch to join Bill; the two of them helping Pete take care of the bird.

"It'll be alright," Bradley assures Rudy as they head back to the car. "It's nice that you got your cousin coming home."

[smalltowndeputy]

"I think so," Rudy says, working up a smile. "I think it's gonna be great."