Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

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"..." No one responded.

Bobby and Roger both looked at Mr. Murphy, who was staring blankly at the man.

Roger nudged him, "Hey bud, did you catch what I said?"

Mr. Murphy's body swayed, nearly falling to his knees, saved only by Roger's quick support!

Roger was puzzled, "You alright, man?"

Mr. Murphy's eyes were wide, his breathing rapid, "That's, that's, that's..."

"What's up? You know that guy?"

"That's the new Inspector General Mr. Watson sent from headquarters!"

"Who? Someone higher up than you?"

"Good Lord, ignorance is a curse! Inspector General, man! I'm nothing compared to him! Even the Chief of Police has to play nice around him!" The Murphys were dumbfounded: "?!?!"

Clayton and the Patels were equally shocked, "!!!"

What's going on here? A plot twist?!

Seeing Mr. Watson chatting casually with Tarquin, Mr. Murphy broke into a cold sweat,

"Mr. Bradford is friends with him?! We're doomed, Uncle, we can't afford to offend this man. Forget about Larry and Helen, trust me, not even the Almighty could save them now!"

Bobby was shocked, "He's that powerful?!"

Mr. Murphy nodded vigorously, "Sent from headquarters, the top Inspector General!"

Bobby: "!!!"

Clayton and the Patels: "Wow, Mr. Bradford's got clout!"

As Mr. Murphy finished speaking, Mr. Watson and Tarquin approached.

Before Mr. Murphy could grovel, Mr. Watson began to reprimand,

"The Oceanopolis Police Department has really embarrassed itself this time! This scandal's gone all the way up north! A family comes to Oceanopolis for a few days, and their son nearly gets murdered!

If this gets out, it won't just be you guys getting the flak; the whole Oceanopolis tourism sector will have your heads!

Do you have any idea how much effort has gone into promoting Oceanopolis as a tourist destination, only for you to set us back decades with your incompetence!

I'm already briefed on the situation. The maid has been arrested, and Helen is a prime suspect. She can't be bailed out and will remain in custody!

As for Larry, I heard the Hawkins had a tough time capturing him, and he's injured. Get him to a hospital under police watch. If he needs to be hospitalized, keep an eye on him round the clock!

Also, Larry and Helen were involved in abusing Mrs. Hawkins. Investigate this thoroughly, and if proven, they'll face multiple charges!

And the Murphys, storming into a private residence with a gang, are you running a mob operation?"

Roger was so scared he couldn't even fart, and Bobby was trembling,

"No, no, we're legitimate businessmen."

"Legitimate businessmen who break into houses? Then you're law-ignorant! Take them all in for questioning. If they're guilty, charge them. If not, it's time they learned the law!"

Hearing this, Bobby nearly passed out from fear!

Mr. Murphy didn't dare resist, nodding like a scolded dog,

"Right, right, we'll do as you say."

"No need for you! You're too close to the Murphys, you need to recuse yourself from this investigation! Hand in your badge and take some time off!"

Mr. Murphy shuddered. Hand in his badge and take a leave?

At such a crucial time, would he even have a position to return to?

"Mr. Watson, I understand I need to step back, but I don't have to take a leave. I can't sit still..."

"You might not want to, but headquarters wants you checked out. You won't have a choice, rest assured."

Headquarters was investigating him?!

The Murphys' hearts sank, utterly defeated!

Why did it feel like the end of the line for the Murphys?!