#bergen_county

"You guys can't push an 18 wheeler to the.." Ken's eyes widen as troll might gets put to use

It IS an effort; Frank's muscles strain and Ken can feel it since he is perched on the troll's back. But the Rig DOES move.

Jonas grunts but he endeavors not to show any hestitence. He maybe trying to impress Frank out of respect for him and because he is the Gosh Darn Patter Familius

Slowly, the Rig inches out.

And Ken gasps "Wow!"

Frank and Jonas ease the Rig up onto the pavement. "Hold it here a minute, I want to set the brake."

"got it" Jonas says instead of 'are you trying to kill me?'

It only takes a moment, and Frank manages to avoid crushing the teen on his back while he does it. Then he's standing with Jonas and dismounts the boy. "Now, about him."

"I thought this was just a dream?" Ken said

"It is," Jonas say

"Right, wlell, it's my dream where are the sexy hot babes? I get at least one of those" Ken assures

"It's not that kind of dream."

"Just like real life then" Ken says with a put upon sound

Jonas raises a brow and looks at Frank.

"What is your name?" Frank asks, not unkindly.

"Ken" Ken says "Didn't I say that?"

"is it short for Kenneth?" Jonas asks

"Oh..yeah.. but please,not Kenny. the South park jokes are old and dead and old again"

Frank nods. "And where do you live?"

"Where do you live?" Frank prompts again.

"About... five miles that away" He gestures "I think"

"What is the address?" patiently.

He gives it

Frank knows the area. It's in Bergen

"Are you guys Aliens?" Ken asks

"Dream" Jonas says again

"Oh right." A beat "Alien dreams?"

"Dream." Frank seconds.

"I don't know that I want to take him there in the Rig. She makes an impression, and I'd like to give her a good looking over before I drive further than I have to." Frank says to Jonas.

"I'm guessing you were on a foot patrol?"

"I was. I can take him with me if you like, Sir" Jonas offers

Ken says "Feeling unwanted in my own dream"

"Ken." Frank puts a hand on his shoulder.... a BIG hand. "You're having a dream. It was an adventure, you did very well and were very brave. When you wake up, if you can remember something, remember that, and that your dreams are looking out for you."

"You guys are...dream guardian angels?" He looks up into frank's eyes..way way up there

"That's not a bad way of putting it."

"surprisingly close" Jonas agrees "Either of us will risk ourselves to protect you while you dream. " A look to Frank "Shall I sir?"

"If you don't mind." Frank allows. "I'd have you take care of the Rig but...."

"But I am not licensed " The wilder nods "Wouldn't be right"

"CDL takes special training." Frank agrees. "Meet me at home?"

"Yes, Sir." He nods

"Where's home?" Ken asks

"Beyond the rainbow path" Jonas says

Frank nods agreement to that.

"Weird" Kenneth says "So it's a gay pride thing?"

"Hey buddy," Jonas says just a little less formally " Don't judge it's your dream"

"Ah, right, sorry" Ken says

And Jonas begins to walk with him

With a nod to Frank to let him know he has it covered

Frank turns his attention to the Rig, checking for superficial damage and anything that might effect its function.

The rig seems to be unhurt , hubcap might need tightening, but if THAT'S the worse damage, we're doing well