[panel 1]

Muffin and the vacuum fly apart. Fur from Muffin's tail is stuck in the vacuum.

[panel 2]

The Mother: Sweet sassy molasses, what on earth is that racket?

[panel 3]

The Mother: Muffin! Oh my god! What happened to Muffin?!

Muffin is looking sadly at the bald tip of her tail.

[panel 4]

Muffin stands behind a bench, pointing accusingly at Goosebump.

Ladies and gentlecats of the jury, I intend to prove that the defendant acted with a depraved heart and malice aforethought...