Ted sat in the back yard next to Earl's little house. Or what used to be Earl's house.

Earl was gone. The house was untouched, but even his Secret Disguise Hat (TM) and Secret Disguise Glasses (TM) were gone. Ted looked like a guy who had lost his best miniature giraffe friend in the whole world.

Ted sighed.

Music started up. Was that...Cher?

( If I Could Turn Back Time )