This charade is getting you nowhere.  "Cal, you really expect me to fall for this?  Even if you believe it yourself, all that proves is that you're quite mad.  I happen to know that your killings have only gotten grizzly lately.  The first ones I found out about where quite cold and calculated.  Remember your old business partner?  Shot through the back at his desk? Hardly the work of an animal." 

Cal seemed to regain his composure.  He was slightly perturbed that his dirty work was being spoken of so plainly. "Don't be so crass Edward.  I was a killer long before I became a monster.  Are you going to help me or not?  I'm growing tired of asking, and I need an answer." 

Edward felt his temper rising as he prepared to berate this common criminal when the patio doors flew open.  Gabrielle breezed into the room with a straw basket full of cut flowers.  She was in a brisk springtime mood as she crossed into the room.  "Well if it's not my two favorite men sharing a brandy.  Aren't these daffodils  lovely? Mr. Penny the gardener and I cut them.  They'll make a lovely arrangement." She embraced both men in turn with equal affection.  "Don't let me interrupt.  What were you two discussing with such stern looks on your faces?"  Neither of them spoke for a moment.  Then Edward looked Cal in the eyes, and said, "We were just discussing that poor priest that was attacked several days ago." 

Gabrielle's broad smile turned down.  "Oh, that was terrible!  I just heard Gloria next door talking about it a few days ago.  When did that happen anyway?"  Cal was staring into Edward's eyes as he answered, "Exactly twenty eight days ago darling; last full moon."

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CHARACTERS:
-- You (Edward) - a police officer in your mid-30's
-- Cal Beauchamp - a wealthy, respected 28-year-old businessman who you know to be a murderer.
-- Gabrielle - your 19-year-old sister who is engaged to Cal and recently pregnant.
-- Joseph - normal-looking 30-something-year-old guy who does Tarot readings on the street.
-- Old man - an old man who dresses like a gypsy and works on the street, saying creepy rude things to people for money.
-- Nicolas Dias - depends on who you ask.

SETTING:
New Orleans, present day. Well, let's say pre-Katrina to keep it simple.

STYLE:
The title is Outsmart because the characters are constantly lying and hiding things from each other. OR ARE THEY??? Everyone has his own agenda and probably doesn't want to reveal what that is. But somewhere, deep inside this story, there really is a coherent plot.

NOTE:
If you want to add to the story and wish to know a little more of what Jillian and I are planning, email me and I'll be glad to fill you in!

updated Jul 7 by Rac7hel