As Clint drove home he was thinking about the murders. It was interesting to have a copycat. Even more interesting was the detective investigating the case. Detective Natasha Romanov.
She looked gorgeous with a sharp mind. Clint found her intriguing. She didn't swoon over him like other female cops when he had to deal with them. But Clint needed a way to join the investigation.
As he opened his apartment door, he saw Barney dancing with a girl. Clint remembered seeing her at the book launch party. Barney looked up and seeing him he smiled.
Barney said, "Hey Clint, this is Amber. I was just showing her how to waltz."
Clint could see Barney was drunk a little. He forced a smile and said, "Does she know it's your favourite dance?"
Barney laughed out loud. His brother took Amber in his arms and continued dancing. Clint left them to their ministrations and went in search for his daughter. He saw her sitting on the kitchen counter studying with ear plugs in her ears. She was in her pajamas.
He went towards Daisy and pulled her ear plugs, "You are missing the show" he said sarcastically.
Daisy smiled and said, "I already watched the preview."
Clint opened the fridge grabbing a bottle of juice. He said, "Looks like we have a new lead."
Daisy said, "Her name's Amber. She is scorching."
Clint said, "Hopefully she flames out by morning. Juice?"
Daisy said, "I already brushed."
Clint said, "Your loss, darling."
He kissed Daisy's forehead and started walking towards his writing room. Daisy followed him and said, "So are you going to tell me about it or do I have to check the fan sites?"
Clint put an arm around Daisy and said, "We had a deal, stay off the fan sites."
Daisy said, "Seriously Dad, are you in trouble?"
Clint said, "Despite my best efforts, No. They need my help with a case."
Daisy said, "A case?"
Clint nodded walking towards the shelves. He said, "Apparently, someone has been murdering people the way I kill them in my books."
Daisy said, "That's horrible."
Clint said, "Yeah."
Daisy said, "How many?"
Clint said, "Two."
Daisy said, "Are you OK?"
Clint said, "Yeah, it just doesn't make sense."
Daisy said, "Murder usually doesn't."
Clint said, "No murder makes sense. Money, jealousy, greed, hate or politics. What doesn't make sense is the books the murderer chose. 'A Bullet through the Heart, 'Raining Bullets', they are my less known works. Why would a psychotic fan pick those?"
Daisy said, "Maybe because he is psychotic. Come on Dad to bed. You'll figure it out tomorrow."
As Clint lay in his bed he thought about how he could join the investigation. Maybe this case gives him new ideas and will help him to write.
Next Morning, he called Tony. Tony was a billionaire industrialist who was also the mayor of New York City. Though his wife Pepper was the CEO and ran the company while Tony was busy being the Mayor.
Tony said, "Hey Legolas, what's up?"
Clint grinned at the nickname Tony had given him after finding about Clint's love for archery.
Clint said, "Tony I need a favour. Someone has been murdering people like I do in my books."
Tony said, "Sounds intriguing."
Clint said, "I need access to the investigation. But the detective in charge is too uptight and wouldn't let me help. Can you do something?"
Tony said, "Anything for you, Legolas. By the way love the new book, 'The Fall'."
Clint said, "Nice to know. I'm hoping I get some ideas for a new book through this investigation."
Tony said, "Don't worry I'll do something."
Clint said, "Thanks Tony."
They both hung up.
Clint couldn't wait to see Detective Romanov's face when she sees him.
That woman is truly intriguing.
Clint is going to enjoy working with her.
He can't wait to see what will happen.