Suspects

Belle's P.O.V

After talking to Aaron, I whistled for Lulu who appeared with her warm smile. "So, sugar how did it go?" she asked.

"Well, definitely got more suspects. That is a start, next's stop head to the Rabbit's house. I still need to see if Roger wrote that note to Jessica, I doubt he did but still better safe than sorry," I said opening the door. Eddie nodded as he opened the door to the driver's side.

"You got it Belle," Lulu told me as we drove to Toon Town. The wind blew through my hair, as my mind raced. Could I really trust Aaron? He never seemed too suspicious but he is R.K Maroon's nephew. Remember what Eddie said Belle, don't let anger cloud your judgment, keep your eyes and ears open. We drove in silence as Toon Town approached us and the curtain flew open revealing the colorful world. Tiny blue birds chirped at us as Lulu drove on.

"So, if Roger didn't write that note, any ideas who would have?" Eddie asked finally breaking the silence.

"Honestly, I have no idea. As far as I know no one seemed to threaten Jessica before, you don't suppose Doom could be alive?" I asked. A flash of fear was shown on Eddie's face yet he put up a calm smile.

"No way Belle, you and I were there. He was dipped no Toon can survive that, plus why would he wait so long to take his revenge if he survived?" Eddie asked.

"Eddie, don't forget he took a long time to have his plan, of destroying Toon Town take years, so he could take a while for his revenge against everyone responsible for his death. Remember we don't know much of DIP, I know it can't harm humans, yet it can kill Toons. Yet can anyone bring a Toon back to life?" I asked. I chewed my bottom lip wondering if it was possible.

"Well I doubt it is Doom, maybe someone who worked for him. I know the weasels are loyal to you, yet he could have other followers," he added.

"Good point, we'll have to look into it, first things first, we need to talk to Jessica. If it is serious then we have two cases to solve," I told him. Eddie nodded as Lulu finally had us at the Rabbits home. "Thanks for the lift Lulu, here treat yourself to a car wash," I told her placing a ten dollar bill in her glove department.

"Oh thanks Belle, if you need me just whistle and I'll be there in a flash," Lulu told me. Then she headed down the road, Eddie and I along with Squeaks and Bandit walked up to the front door. I gently knocked on the door waiting for Roger or Jessica to answer. Silence was all we got, so I knocked a little louder, yet still no one came to the door.

"That's odd, I told Jessica I would be over to ask her about the note," I told Eddie. A pit of worry was filling up my stomach.

"Her car is parked in the driveway, she or Roger have to be home," Eddie told me. I took a deep breath and tried to turn the knob. It easily turned and I gave Eddie a nervous look. Should we go in unannounced? He gave me a small nod of approval and I turned the knob, opening the door.

"Jessica, Roger, it's Belle and Eddie, sorry to barge in but no one was coming to the door. The door was unlocked hope you don't mind," I called. I heard music playing from the kitchen yet, something felt wrong. Squeaks sensing my nerves looked at me and Squeaked softly, as he slowly made his way to the kitchen. Like, a scout seeing if there was any trouble. He gave me a small squeak when he was inched away from the kitchen entrance. Squeaks, looked like everything was okay, so Eddie, Bandit and I walked to the kitchen. When we entered we came upon a odd and worrisome scene.

In the kitchen was Roger tied to a chair looking more worried than afraid. Jessica had her back turned to him, washing dishes. She was humming a soft tune, yet her body was trembling for the plate she was holding kept shaking. I noticed a note on the table by the paper, and heard the radio playing a tune. "You untie Roger, I'll talk to Jessica," I whispered gently. Eddie nodded and headed towards Roger as I slowly made my way to Jessica.

"Hey, Red everything okay?" I asked softly.

"Ah Belle, didn't hear you come in," Jessica said looking at me. Normally Jessica had a cool expression on her. Yet her eyes, looked red and puffy, like she was crying. Her posture didn't seem as straight like she normal stood, she seemed more slouched. Even her smile seemed to shake a bit.

"We knocked and no one answered the door," I said gently.

"We?" she asked suddenly turning around to see Eddie untying Roger.

"DON'T TOUCH HIM!" Jessica yelled her eyes glowing.

"Love Cups, please calm down," Roger said gently. Eddie put his hands up in defense not sure what to do.

"Jessica, easy Eddie is not going to hurt Roger, right Eddie," I said to him.

"Right come on Jess, we all friends here," Eddie reminded her.

"Don't touch him, he is safe there no one can hurt him," Jessica said her voice cracking. She suddenly fell to the floor and just cried, Roger seemed like he couldn't stand to see his wife cry. He slipped out of the ropes obviously they were not Toon-proof rope. Roger cradled her in his arms as she sobbed on his shoulder. "I won't lose you not again, not again," she moaned.

"Jessica, nothing bad will happen to Roger. Belle and I would never let that happen," Eddie assured her, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Exactly Jess, we are here to help you two. Now please tell us what this is all about," I tell her handing her a tissue.

"Please Jessica, they can help," Roger assured her rubbing her back. Jessica took a deep breath and slowly got to her feet. She dabbed her eyes and ran her fingers through her hair.

"I am sorry I tied you up honey bunny, I was just so scared," she told him. She knelt down giving him a kiss on the lips.

"I know sweetie, here take a seat," Roger said holding out a chair for her. Jessica took a seat and took another deep breath. Eddie and I sat down as well, and then Jessica told us what happened.

"Okay, I woke up and found Roger gone. I was a bit scared till I smelled pancakes and went downstairs to see him cooking. We had breakfast yet Roger seemed upset. So, I asked him what was wrong and he showed that dreadful note. I overreacted for next thing I knew I had Roger tied up. Just the thought of reliving that nightmare, I just couldn't do it," Jessica told us.

"Let me see the note," I said and Roger handed it to me. "You will pay for what you done," I said out loud. "Hmm, I wonder, Jess you still have the note from your dressing room?" I asked. She nodded and I asked, "May I please see it?" Jessica ruffled through her purse and handed me the note. Both notes looked exactly the same, from the type of paper to how they were typed. "Roger, I hate to ask you this but have you had any accidents at work recently?" I asked him.

Roger's ears perked up as he said, "Well, sure Belle I had accidents I always make mistakes on the set and some stuff does get destroyed".

"No, I mean accidents where you didn't cause it, where something odd happened, where you really got hurt," I tell him.

"Well, I didn't want to mention it but I almost got hit by a Toon proof prop, yet I was in the wrong spot so it just broke," Roger said. He felt Jessica grab his arm her cool eyes on him.

"Why didn't you tell me?" she asked.

"Well, this stuff was happening I just thought it was an accident, I didn't want to worry you about nothing," Roger told her.

"Well, Roger, sadly I think you have something to worry about," Eddie told him. "Bugs and Mickey have disappeared, after they received threats over the phone," he added.

"Jeepers," Roger said his ears standing straight up.

"Easy, I still don't know if these cases are connected. Eddie and I will have to keep digging, Jessica can you or Roger think of anyone who would want to harm you?" I asked getting my notepad out.

"Well I did date dick Dastardly for a short while. He seemed so smart yet he was more focused on being mean to others. I broke it off and he seemed upset but I haven't seen him in years. I figured he moved onto other things," Jessica told me.

"I'll mark him down, anyone else?" I asked.

"Well, Pete wasn't a fan of mine," Roger said. "He always would joke yet in a mean way. He would watch me trip over things, yet he was like that to everyone," he added.

"Okay Pete, anyone else?" I asked.

"Holly Wood," Jessica said through clenched teeth.

"Oh I heard about her, she had her own movie featuring Toons known as Doodles, sadly that was her only movie. Why would she hate you?" I asked.

"She tried getting onto Roger's show before Roger and I met. Yet, I got the part of the nurse, forest ranger, and damsel in distress. She was angry yet tried getting a job at the Ink and Paint club but sadly my singing was better than hers, so again I got the job. She told everyone I slept my way through my career but I never officially been threatened by her," Jessica told me.

"I'll definitely put her on the list. Anyone else you can think of?" I asked.

"Sorry, I can't think of anyone, can you Roger?" Jessica asked him.

Roger scratched his head trying to think then shook his head, "Sorry I can't think of anyone. If I do I'll let you or Eddie know," he assured us.

"I think we got plenty of suspects, don't worry you two we will get to the bottom of this," I said putting my notepad away.

"Well guys, I have to get home, and let Dolores know what is going on. Belle, I suggest you head home, and we can work on a plan later today. "I'll head to your office about four is that okay?" he asked.

"That is fine, I need time to get the guys caught up. They are great at getting information for me," I told them.

"Thank you both, please be careful," Jessica told us.

"Don't worry Red, we will solve this case. Till then keep your windows and doors locked. Try to think of anymore people who may have a grudge against you two. Always tell each other where you are going and call when you get to a location. I'll even tell Aaron about this so he can offer more security for you both," I added. They nodded in agreement and Eddie and I headed out. Once again I whistled for Lulu, who showed up smiling with a new wax job. Eddie and I got in and headed off.

Unknown P.O.V

I saw the two detectives leave, my anger boiling. "Oh perfect, two wrenches in my plan. Looks, like I will have to take care of them and then nothing will stand between me and my revenge. Oh yes, I will rewrite history, and I will get everything I deserved," I said a smile on my face. I turned my car on and headed out preparing to take care of my problem.

Author's Note: Sorry for taking so long to update. I have been busy job hunting, so I will try and update as soon as I can. A special thanks to Nickzilla20 for the help with this chapter. Please review.