“Tom, quickly my child, pass me my the water pack.” Said Father Adams, but as Tom dashed to the ground to get it, Sheriff Kane fired a rifle shot in his direction.

“There’s no need for that. Save it for Doc Prancer. Every single drop of it.” They both stared in confusion at Sheriff Kane and he smirked at them and then removed the horns from his head.

“I was faking it to teach you both a lesson. I must admit, you let me down back there in town. Perhaps you didn’t trust me and done a runner.” Sheriff Kane got off his horse and placed the rifle on the ground.

“Sheriff Kane, I am lost for words. I’m…I’m really sorry.” Sheriff Kane gave a wry smile.

“No Father, I’m not as gullible as I used to be. I’m certain it was not your idea.” He looked at Tom who diverted his eyes.

“Tom, I can’t express to you how lucky you are to be alive. You have no idea how dangerous Doc Prancer is. Now, I’m sure the good Father Adams came prepared but nonetheless, I’ve also done my dews and brought along some items to rid of that monster.”

“Y..you mean you’re going to destroy him?” Asked Tom.

“Not I, we are going to free him of the evil within, once and forever.”

“Yes, but I thought you said earlier that we’re just going to drive him out of town.” Sheriff Kane could not believe his ears and his mind grew suspicious.

“You know, Tom, I think I preferred you as that monstrosity. At least you were siding with Father Adams. You seem to be shielding Doc Prance. Tell me now before we go any further because I need all the support I can get.” There was a moments silence. Even Father Adams was astounded by the long pause.

“For heavens sake, my child, why are you lost in thought!?” Tom began to slowly retreat backwards towards Sheriff Kane’s horse, mounted on it suddenly and rode off towards the direction of Doc Prance’s abode.

“It’s alright, Father, we’ll let him go. I think we both know where he’s heading for.” Father Adams nodded in disbelief.

“He’s a lost soul, Sheriff Kane. A confused one.”