Okay, here goes nothing. All that follows is my opinion and not fact. I think Tom was followed to Fronk's station by two male friends at the approximate time of 11:30-12:00. It has been said that Tom had met up with friend MC earlier in the day. This is most likely when the debit card was lost in the truck. Tom's mother said he met with two girls earlier in the day. There was no school that day. Tom was with CW and KK later in the evening driving around up until after 11pm. I believe one or both male friends were interested in a girl from the pair of that day who was interested in Tom. I would guess it was reciprocated by Tom if he was going to see them the next day, Thanksgiving. Ex girlfriend SP was privileged to this information and thought there may be trouble. She texted Tom knowing there could be a confrontation to see if he was okay. It is possible law enforcement was alerted to trouble and at this time, the mysterious gas station photo Mom saw was taken. The boys confronted Tom and something happened. Law enforcement either knew about this, was monitoring the altercation or lookout. I think it possible the kids drove around in the Durango "talking" to Tom. In the heat of an argument, maybe someone waving around a gun to threaten Tom away from the girl, a .25 caliber weapon discharged. Tom is shot. Tom's phone goes off with a text message, either from brother or mother. Someone turns the phone off and pockets it. What to do with Tom? I'm not sure what happens to Tom after this. Someone, not Tom, is driving Tom's Durango around to use a quarter tank of gas. Probably tossing evidence in a blind panic like clothes, backpack, etc. SNL, who hasn't started his shift yet tells the boys to get in their cars and go home, he will handle it. SNL gets into contact with the boy's fathers. Lawyers are awoken and consulted. Everyone is warned not to talk under some threat. Deputy on duty is searching for Tom with brother. Meanwhile SNL is in constant contact with them by text or in person (Abraham's video) not police radio. Before SNL starts his shift at 7am he drops the Durango in the spot it was eventually found in. In my opinion, LE has always had Tom's phone and keys. Please be reminded this is all conjecture by me and not to be construed as fact at all.