Dr Lecter woke up the next day with confusion occupying most of the thoughts in his head. He got up and went to the kitchen. Lying on the bench was today's copy of the American National Tattler. He picked it up and looked at the front page. "FBI AGENT KILLED IN BUFFALO BILL CAPTURE" screamed up at him.

Buffalo Bill had been capturing and skinning female victims for six months. Police had been unable to find any leads and were under great pressure by the public to do their job.

According to the article, a female FBI agent had been working on the case when she accidentally knocked on Buffalo Bill's door. He had led her into his house and shot her, before she was able to draw her gun. The FBI had followed her, but they did not reach the house in time to save her life.

Dr Lecter inhaled sharply as he read the article. His pulse quickened as one word flashed through his mind and escaped his lips.

"Clarice."