Welcome to case closed. You're listening to the Block Party by Jamie Day, narrated by Megan Tousing and Susie Jackson.

Let's pick up where we left off last week.

Chapter 50

Everyone jumped when the doorbell rang. Chapter 50.

Everyone jumped when the doorbell rang, including Samir, who was typically reserved. When Brooke opened the door, it seemed she got a second jolt.

What are you doing here?

Brooke asked.

I'm not selling anything so you can drop the angry act, said a familiar voice.

Alex emerged from the living room to see act, said a familiar voice.

Alex emerged from the living room to see Bug Man standing on the front step, holding

his green cap in his hand.

His big eyes bulged even buggier than usual.

Sweat made his thin dark hair look greasy.

It's no act, Brooke said.

The police were here and nearly broke up this party because of you, or did you forget?

Hey, I get I'm not popular around these parts, but I'm not a bad guy, and I'm here doing a civic service, okay?

Oh, what service? Alex asked.

I went to try to clear the air with the guy who assaulted me,

Bugman said. The guy? You mean my brother-in-law?

Yeah, I know. Kenadare, aka the Roach who got me fired.

Whatever. I know who you all are.

Which is why I'm here.

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