"We can just dial 9-1-1," said Brett.
"Yeah," Bryan said. He picked up the phone. The receiver was awkward
in his hands, but he managed to punch in 9-1-1.
"Wait!" Paul shouted. He sprinted across the room and hung up the
phone. "I don't want some stranger seeing us like this!"
But, suddenly, both Bryan and Paul shrunk more, ending up about 18
inches tall. Brett, meanwhile, remained at the size of 12 inches tall.
Now, the phone looked enormous. "I don't care!" Bryan exclaimed.
"We've got to have help."
Bryan took the phone and punched in 9-1-1 yet again.
Paul again ended the call.
"No!" Paul said. "We will call Don."
But, after dialing Don's number, they got no answer at the dorm,
despite letting the phone ring for a dozen times.
•••••••
Meanwhile, as was policy, the local police station dispatched two
officers to investigate some hang-up calls to 911. "It's a DeSoto
residence," the dispatcher said. "Probably just some kids fooling
around, but you had better check it out."
The officers, Captain Kevin Lochley and Investigator Perry Smithdeal,
noted the address and proceeded to their destination.
.