It had been some time since Sully opened his "Private Eye" business after leaving insurance investigations, and he was growing worried. Bills were piling up, and he didn't have a penny left in his savings, not even for a cup of coffee. Looking out the window, life in the city of Philly didn't seem much better. It was dark, cold, and wet outside as the rain poured down.
*Sully reaches for his last bottle of bourbon to pour a drink.*
Ring... Ring...
Sully looked at the phone in disbelief, as if he were seeing a ghost.
Answering, he said, "Sullivan Investigations, Sully speaking."
"Sully, it's Henry Caldwell from Consolidated Insurance. We've got a situation, and we need your expertise."
"What do you have for me, Henry?" Sully asked.
"A high-profile policyholder, Evelyn Hart’s husband, has disappeared. He has a substantial life insurance policy, and we suspect foul play. We need you to investigate before we can pay out the claim."
"You got it. I'll wait for the courier to drop off the package," Sully said as he hung up the phone.
Sully looked around his cluttered office, but he nodded to himself, saying, "Finally, a break."
End Scene
***
A couple hours later a courier package was delivered to Sully.
Consolidated Insurance Agency
Missing Person: Richard Hart, 34
Status: Wealthy socialite with a $20,000 life insurance policy.
Last Seen: At a charity gala three nights ago in downtown Philly.
Address: 134 Oak Street, Powelton Village, PA
Spouse: Evelyn Hart, 29, beneficiary
Richard Hart
Evelyn Hart
Sully eyed the details of the case and looked over the pictures. “The dame was a looker, but I wonder if she had something to do with this. Guess I’ll have to go and investigate.”
Sully grabbed his coat, .38, and hat, with the folder of information in his hand. He walked out the door to head to Powelton Village, which was about an hour away.
Question: Does anything unusual happen as Sully leaves?
GMA* (Even): No!
Scene ends and proceeds normally, Sully gets into his car and heads to Powelton Village.
*GMA = Game Master Apprentice Cards
End Scene
Behind the Scenes Paperwork
Threads:
Find out what happened to Richard Hart?
Interview Evelyn Hart.
Search downtown gala for clues.
Character List:
Evelyn Hart
Henry Caldwell
Cards Drawn: 1, reshuffle not needed.
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