"Okay, so that's really not a real answer about the snakes, but since they're dead and I'm a kind and loving brother, I'm just gonna write that up to you being even more dumb when you're tired. And duh I got into trouble."

Cue Tommy's ladykiller grin. "I just didn't get caught."

He smirks, then wrinkles his nose. "And, dude, why don't we drag your ass inside and get you, I dunno, some food and a nap and a bath. And we can get you the bath first because I love you, but you stink, man."

Tommy starts tugging on Billy's sleeve and making speedestery "get in the house" gestures, which are basically anything he can do except for picking Billy up and tossing him through the door. Patient, he is not.