Abner, the Invisible Dog Page #3

No more jokes.

And no more

science experiments, okay?

We have an early day tomorrow,

and it's time for bed.

Lights out

in 10 minutes, mister.

And open a window,

will ya?

You know, for a minute there

I really thought you could talk.

I really believed

you were smart.

Smart enough to know

when I keep my mouth shut.

You should try it

sometime, Chad.

But why didn't you

say anything to my parents?

Now they think I'm some

sort of practical joker.

Ah, they'll get over it.

You're a kid.

You're expected

to do dumb stuff.

But a talking dog?

No one's expecting that.

- Yeah?

- Yes.

What do you think's gonna

happen to me

if anyone finds out

about this?

I don't know.

You'll get your own

reality TV show?

Worse than that.

They'll take me away for sure.

And you and me would probably

never see each other again.

- Oh, wow.

- Yeah, wow.

So put your smart pants on

and let's agree:

Mum's the word, right?

Right.

Trust me,

you ain't gonna believe

what I just seen.

Try me.

Th-The dog...

He can talk.

Dog?

What dog?

- The boy's dog.

- What boy?

The boy with

the chemistry set.

What chemistry set?

The chemistry set that

I stashed the two vials in

that we stole.

Ah, I see.

Now, did this talking dog

drink any of the formula?

Yes, sir.

All right.

Now, did this talking dog also

drink the other vial as well?

Uh, I don't think so, no.

Good, good, good, good.

So this is

what we're gonna do.

Since one vial

is already gone,

you and Mr. Kane are gonna

kidnap the talking dog

so that we can analyze it

and hopefully recreate

the formula that you two idiots

so foolishly let get away.

Right. All right.

What are we gonna do with the

dog once you're done with it?

Sadly we'll have

to put the dog down

so we can properly

analyze it.

There's just no other way.

You will also acquire

the remaining vial,

and you will bring it to me.

Now, uh...

this boy with the dog,

is he home... alone?

Unfortunately his parents

are around.

All right.

Watch the house

until the parents go out

and then initiate the plan.

Right. What plan?

The plan we just discussed!

Right, of course, Boss.

Yeah, I mean,

he just said the...

I was just thinking

about the dog, you know?

What, are you afraid of dogs?

- Uh, no.

- Good.

Now, fetch!

Right, Boss.

Glad we had this talk.

All right, your turn.

Come on.

There you go!

What'd you do that for?

Your turn to watch the house.

Hey, look, there's some melted

cheese stuck on this.

You're disgusting.

Rise and shine, son.

Remember, we gotta take Aunt Ida

to the home today.

Oh. I just remembered.

I have a science project that's

due first thing Monday morning.

Hmm. And you just now

remembered.

Well, yeah, I guess with all

the birthday excitement,

it must have slipped my mind.

I don't like

the sound of this,

but I'll see if I can

convince your mom

to let you stay home

and work on your project.

Gee, thanks.

Well, you are 13.

I think you're old enough

to take care of yourself,

for a few hours anyway.

Don't forget,

if you need anything,

give us a call.

I sure will, Dad.

And thanks for trusting me.

Oh, and, Dad?

Yeah, son.

Sorry about last night.

You know, the talking dog stuff

and all.

It's okay, Chad.

You're a kid.

You're expected

to do dumb stuff.

That's just what he said.

Who?

Just some guy on TV.

See ya later, champ.

I think you handled that

very well.

I'm proud of you.

Well, what do we do now?

Did you just...

Hey, if you're smart,

you'll let me go outside.

It's been a long night,

you know.

Oh, right, yeah.

Well, come on.

Ooh...

So this is

where they beat us.

Well, maybe

somebody saw them.

We should canvass the area.

All right, but I have to call

the director first.

Okay, but if anybody's asking,

tell 'em I'm doing

a bang-up job, okay?

Good morning, Jackie.

Good morning, sir.

We've located their vehicle.

I think the thieves

probably took off on foot.

Now, we are searching

the immediate area,

but I don't think we're

gonna find them here.

At best, maybe someone

can identify them

or maybe there was

a security camera

that got a clean image

we can use.

I'll call you

as soon as I learn anything.

- You do that.

- Oh, and, sir?

Charlie's doing

a really bang-up job.

No one's asking, Jackie.

Right.

I tell ya, Fred,

you'll never get a girl

driving around in

a crappy-looking car like that.

I already have a girl,

Aunt Ida.

Well, you'll never

get rid of her

driving around in

a crappy-looking car like that.

I call shotgun.

Murdoch. Murdoch.

- Murdoch!

- What? What? What?

You told me to wake you up

when the family left.

Oh.

Good boy, Kane.

Come on.

Tell me again.

Why are we doing this?

Obviously we have something

far more advanced

than your dad

ever bargained for.

We might be wise to discover

exactly what it is.

Well, what if it turns you into

a monster or something?

This is powerful stuff.

It certainly does pack a little

bang for your buck at 29.99.

That's amazing. How do you

know how much it costs?

I have psychic powers.

Wow!

That, and your dad left

the price tag on it.

Oh. Right.

Are you sure

you wanna try this?

Phew!

Smells like the butt

of that Scottish Terrier

down the street.

Is that bad?

Well, not exactly.

Bottom's up.

Not terrible.

How do you feel?

Sorry!

You're excused.

Ooh. My stomach's

a little upset.

I think I'm gonna need

to eat some grass.

I feel like

I'm fading fast, kid.

Abner, you just

turned invisible!

Wha...

Whazza...

- Am I dreaming?

- Can't be.

Would you just shh!

Shh.

Wow! That's some birthday gift

you got there.

This is all starting to get

very, very weird.

Oh, now it's starting

to get weird. Really? Now?

And you're not helping,

either.

Well, what do you

expect me to do?

I don't know.

I need to think.

Well, well, well!

What have we here?

Aah!

Don't touch, you...

- We gotta get outta here.

- Right, let's go.

Come on!

Come on, Chad.

Get this thing off me.

It sure would make me

feel better

if you kept

your dog collar on.

Like that wouldn't attract

any attention.

Relax, kid.

Everything's fine.

All right, but this

makes me very nervous.

Look, I'm not just some

dumb dog anymore, all right?

I'm as smart as you are,

so lay off the...

Oh!

Did someone just say cat?

Gotta go!

Abner, no!

Wait!

Abner! Abner!

Come here!

Abner, you just turned visible

again, then invisible.

How did you do that?

I don't know. I had my mind

on more important things.

Well, do it again.

Yeah, got nothing.

- That was freaky.

- Yeah.

And the cat got away, too.

What's up with that?

First I thought you were

all smart and civilized,

but you're still

chasing after cats.

Cats would be running the world

if it wasn't for guys like me.

You can't ever

let your guard down.

Really? Cats?

Oh, yeah! Cats!

Don't blow it, Chad.

- What?

- Don't blow it.

If those two jerks

Josh and Kevin show up again,

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