Buddy's dad soon arrives to Croxley Street with Buddy still there. Buddy tells his dad that he has called the police. Buddy's dad enters 56 to check on the owner of the House (Ralph), who Buddy had forgotten about. The police shortly arrive at the house and enter, only to emerge with Buddy's dad and Ralph under arrest with the stolen jewellery. They both enter the police car calmly although Ralph hides his head in his hands. Buddy was sure he saw his dad put his arm around Ralph. After spending two nights at Julius and Chairman's house, Buddy decides to escape to the country to avoid being put into care. He takes supplies from his house including a sleeping bag, and goes to the bus station and gets on a bus. Although Buddy originally plans to go to West Axle he gets off the bus earlier, just before it gets too dark. When he gets off the bus it's dark, and as he tries to head to a barn, he gets stopped by two big aggressive dogs blocking the way. In the end, he decides to take shelter in the wooden bus stop in his sleeping bag.