Chapter Three: Interesting Mail
The first few letters were in regards to grammar school and high school reunions in which Clarice wouldn't be able to attend. And then more letters from people within the department who didn't hear of the "accident". Ashley wrote responses to each person explaining that Clarice was on an undercover assignment and wouldn't be able to respond to their invitations or letters. How many times had she written the same thing? But the last letter Ashley picked up peaked her interest it had fancy writing with a red seal on the back, it was addressed to her mother. She opens it:
Dearest Clarice,
I stopped by your home last week, I found no one there and your belongings were all missing. I contacted the FBI only to find that you had retired. I'm surprised at you Starling I didn't envision you to ever leave your precious F-B-I alive. I saw you at my trial with your darling daughter, she looks quite like you Clarice. I wonder if she'll follow in your footsteps. Is a bright career in the FBI in the future for young Starling? Well I know you'll be on my trail soon, you always are Clarice.
Your old friend,
Hannibal Lector, M.D,
P.S. I anticipate the day when young Starling is on my trail as you have been for years. Goodie goodie.
Ta Ta,
H
Ashley gasps as she reads and re-reads the letter. She looks out the window and sees Eddie climbing a ladder to the roof.
"What do I do? What do I do?" She whispers over and over to herself.