“Foiled Plans”
~~~ Peacock Residence-Drawing Room- 12:30 pm~~~
Evelyne is sitting back on the sofa, reading a glossy Hollywood magazine. Alice Peacock watches from her chair on the other side of the coffee table. The doorbell rings. Alice continues to look angrily at Evelyne. Mr. Tenné enters the Drawing Room with Mrs. White.
“Mrs. Peacock!” Beryl says excitedly, “My we have plenty of work to do! I saw the banner in the Hall! It’s great! Where should we put up the snack buffet?” she doesn’t give Mrs. Peacock a chance to answer, “I think there should be two, one in the Hall and one in the Dining Room, maybe a small one in here. Has Mr. Tenné gotten any of the wines out of the cellar yet? I think a good sparkling…”
“Beryl.” Alice stands up, “Vera isn’t due to come home for seven hours.” Alice walks over to Evelyne, biting her lip, “I’d like you to meet my brother-in-law’s wife, Evelyne Peacock.”
“This is quite the large family, this Peacock family.” Mrs. White says, “Oh, Alice we need to talk… alone… in your Study perhaps…”
Alice is more than happy to leave Evelyne.
~~~ Peacock Residence Grounds-Gatehouse - 12:32 pm~~~
The sea captain stands behind the porter. The porter takes a sip from his coffee cup. The sea captain takes a fishing knife out of its sheath on his belt. He puts the thin sharp blade in front of the porter’s throat. The porter’s eyes widen as the blade glides through, penetrating his skin…
~~~ Boddy Mansion-Study- 12:37 pm~~~
John sits behind his desk, a stack of paper’s clutter up the space. His phone rings and he picks it up before it can ring a second time.
“Miles?” he asks reading the call ID
“John, I know where your uncle is.” Miles says
“Miles what’s going on? You left on such short notice?” asks John
“There was a murder.” Miles says, “My son-in-law.”
“I’m sorry.” John says with sympathy
“Don’t be, he deserved it.” Miles says, “The police have been digging through our pasts.”
“What do they know?” asks John
“I kept it confidential about your uncle’s connection with Thallo Green.” Miles says
“Thank God!” John says, “When will you be home?”
“Nathaniel’s dead.” Miles says
“What!” John shouts, “Nathaniel… he… he can’t be dead! He’s the only one that has… had access to the Green Estate!”
“So you are going to have to get even friendlier with Forest.” Miles says
“But…” John sighs and closes his eyes, “Alright, I’ll invite him to the Peacock Residence for Vera’s party. Are you coming?”
“Jayne is, but I’m staying here for the funeral.” Miles says
“Well, I wish you the best.” John hangs up the phone.
Mr. Ash enters
“Is there anything I can get you?” he asks
“A shot of whiskey.” John says opening the doors to a wine cabinet in the corner.
~~~ London Airport-Airplane Cabin -6:38 pm (GMT) ~~~
Jayne Meadow-Brooke takes her seat in first class next to Sir Black. Prince Azure sits in the aisle across from them.
A woman with large sunglasses sits three rows behind Jayne and Al. She is Mme. Clairell Rose. Everyone puts on their seat belts at the plane begins to drive towards the runway.
~~~ Michael Reese-Hallway Outside of Miss Scarlet’s Room -12:39 pm (CST) ~~~
Chelsea Maraschino stands watching the door. Two security guards escort Nurse Tennre out of the room. Chelsea comes a little closer.
~~~ Green Estate-Sitting Room-12:45 pm ~~~
Thallo sits at a card table with his son and two other intimidating looking men. Forest deals the cards around the table. Thallo picks up his cards and looks at them with his usual, calm, stern, and threatening look.
Donald Yale takes a bottle from a side table and pours the contents in all the drinks on the card table. Thallo glares at Mr. Yale with an evil look.
~~~Brunette Café-Table 17-12:49 pm ~~~
Miss Peach and Professor Plum sit eating.
“So you’re mother has been missing for three weeks.” Professor Plum asks
“I don’t know if I’ll ever see her again.” Miss Peach sighs, on the verge of crying
“Emily, don’t talk like that.” Professor Plum says
“She needs mental help.” Miss Peach says stirring her food around her plate with a fork.
“Emily, we’ll find her.” Professor Plum says
Miss Peach sighs and continues eating.
~~~Peacock Residence Grounds -Front Gates -12:51 pm ~~~
Colonel Mustard strides along the driveway… seemingly calm. He passes by the gatehouse and sees the sea captain inside in the window… he takes another look and sees blood on his jacket.
TO BE CONTINUED