Or maybe it was stolen from the Gabbai and sold to Playtime. The Gabbai saw it and took it back. Maybe this friend stole it and put it in the Gabbai’s driveway, because he wanted Playtime to hate the Gabbai. Beat him up, he might confess.
But Popa, you left out the climax. He went to the Gabbai’s house, knocked on the door, and the wife said he’s not there.