“When I informed Mr.

Walter that buying expensive musical gear from a thirteen-year-old minor without parental consent constitutes illegal trade practices, he gladly surrendered the guitar into police custody.”

Noah gasped, his eyes shining with sheer astonishment.

“The sunburst guitar is at the precinct right now?”

“It is sitting safely in my squad car’s trunk at this very second,” Officer Reynolds confirmed, nodding reassuringly.

“The transaction was voided, the cash will be returned to Walter, and no charges are being filed against you, Noah.”