As he returned, he accidentally knocked over a vase, shattering it into pieces. Panicked, Alex rushed to grab a nearby box to sweep up the mess. Mike, noticing the commotion, jumped up to help.

"Whoa, easy does it, kiddo!" Mike exclaimed, taking the box from Alex. "We don't want any more accidents today!"

As they pulled into the driveway, Mike hopped out of the car, saying, "I'll catch you guys later! I've got a date with a couch and a TV remote."

Mike was a bit of a character, known for his wacky sense of humor and love of bad jokes. He often referred to himself as "The Entertainer." As he chatted with John in the living room, Alex slipped away to grab his backpack.

Alex grinned, already looking forward to their next adventure. The end.