"We can't let you kids go up there alone," Adam said. He paused, looking hesitant. "We'll come to."

"Oh, great. So now we gotta babysit two kids and a couple of labradoodles," Beetlejuice griped. 

"Babysit?!" Nate repeated indignantly.

Then, there was a loud knock at the door. The room froze, and no one seemed to keen on answering it.

"We know you're in there. The house is surrounded. Give up the girl and the demon and no one will get hurt."