Captain Dockyard

Captain Dockyard is the twenty-first episode of the second season of The Hardy Boys And The Loud Girls.

Summary
After seeing Lana enjoy some old Theodore Tugboat VHS tapes, Frank is inspired to write a comic book about a tugboat superhero, which soon becomes very popular.

Story
One afternoon, Frank was doing some chores at the Hardy/Loud residence, when Joey came in with Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, and Lana.

"Hey, Frank", Joey said.

"Hey, guys", Frank said, "how was the thrift store?"

"It was great", Lynn said.

"That's good to hear", Joey said, "what all did you guys get?"

The girls each held up their items as they said what they were.

"I got a framed picture of the Beatles", Luna said.

"I got a shock pistol", Luan said.

"I got a set of old baseball cards", Lynn said.

"I got this bat cage", Lucy said.

"I got this fancy hat", Lola said.

"And I got these old VHS tapes of this show called Theodore Tugboat", Lana said.

"That's nice", Frank said.

"Yeah", Lana said, "Joey suggested it."

"I figured maybe she'd like it", Joey said.

"Only one way to find out", Frank said.

Frank put one of the tapes in and turned it on, and Lana sat down and began watching it, and was soon sucked into the show.

"Wow", Lana said, "this show is really something."

Frank and Joey were watching her watch the show from the kitchen as they cooked dinner, which was pasta.

"Nice job recommending those VHS tapes to Lana", Frank said, "I think she really likes them."

"I'm glad", Joey said.

As they continued working, Frank decided to talk about something else.

"Hey, Joey", Frank said, "I've been thinking."

"About what", Joey asked.

"I'm wanting to write a story for Lana that I can read to her", Frank said, "I read a book from the Railway Series to her and her teddy bear a few nights ago, and I thought maybe I could write something original for her."

"That's a great idea", Joey said.

"I just need to figure out what it can be about", Frank said.

Then, he looked at Lana watching Theodore Tugboat.

"I think I might've found my new favorite show", Lana said.

Hearing this gave Frank an idea.

"And I think I've got an idea now", Frank said.

Joey walked over to Frank.

"Hey Frank, I'm going to run to the store really quick", Joey said, "I thought I'd get us some Texas toast to go with dinner."

"Um, I'll go for you", Frank said, "I need to get something while I'm at it."

"Uh, okay", Joey said.

Frank got into the Pacer and drove to the grocery store, and after picking up a box of Texas toast, he went to the bookstore and bought an instructional book about how to write comics.

"This won't be just any normal book", Frank said, "I want it to be something I've never read to Lana."

Later that night after dinner, Frank sat down at the desk in his and Joey's room, and the latter took notice of this.

"What are you doing", Joey asked.

"Getting ready to write my story for Lana", Frank said.

Joey took notice of the book Frank had bought.

"Are you making her a comic book", Joey asked.

"Yes", Frank said, "I want to read her something different than just a regular book, so I'm writing her a comic."

"That's nice", Joey said, "what's it about?"

"A crime fighting tugboat", Frank said, "his name is Captain Dockyard."

"Cool", Joey said, "she'll love that."

"I hope so", Frank said, "better get started."

"Good idea", Joey said.

Frank worked on his comic book, and pretty soon, he was finished.

"Finally", Frank said, "all done."

"And just in time", Joey said, "it's 11:00."

"Gee, we'd better get some sleep", Frank said, "I'll show Lana the comic tomorrow."

"Good idea", Joey said.

WIP