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Characters / Jay Brandt

Jay Brandt is the best friend of a boy who disappears after secretly skipping baseball practice. He knows his friend hates the sport and had said he never wanted to play again, but he keeps that information to himself because he does not want to be called a snitch. When a police officer questions him, Jay finally reveals the argument that changed an ordinary missing-person report into a search for a runaway. His delayed honesty helps investigators understand why the boy carried a knapsack along with his glove and bat. Jay's choice shows the difference between protecting a friend's confidence and withholding information when someone may be in danger. Loyalty sometimes requires telling a responsible adult the truth.

Appearances

2 episodes Art Text No.

0121 Missing Person When the town bully vanishes on the morning of the state fair, the search for him uncovers more than one secret - and puts his least likely rescuer on the trail.

1 of 2 0025 Harley Takes the Case When a boy vanishes on his way to softball practice, a small-town officer must decide whether he's chasing a kidnapper or a kid who doesn't want to be found.