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They say a fly can symbolize abrupt changes in your thoughts and emotions.

Indicating motivation as its role being to push you forward until you achieve

your goal.

Because even in a harsh environment, a fly can triumph over misery.

Unless they represent everything that is bad.

The personification of the worst in our lives.

So I got an email from Linda Cameron's PR team for the interview. They're going

to ask a couple questions.

All right, cool. I wrote down some, but I'm also taking some from her questions.

All right. Just to make sure you're ready. Cool.

All right, sure. So, David, what is beneath the soil?

All right, for that question, I'm probably just going to give her a brief

synopsis, and then I might just try to redirect it to get the audience to buy a

couple more copies.

Good idea.

Next, do you think that your upbringing influenced your writing style?

My background has any... Man, I hate these questions. Look, I'll just spin it

and bring it back to the book.

I got it. Okay, what do you do if she brings up Cherry Grove?

This Cherry Grove question again.

Well, I mean, I just tell her that the book has nothing to do with Cherry

That's simple.

Okay.

Next it says, do you think that your history as a music blogger influenced

author career?

Does it really say that?

Yeah.

Music blogger career.

Let me see that.

Jason. Yeah?

I'm sorry about that. No, no, no. You're here. No, no, man. I got a lot on my

mind. This interview is driving me crazy. No, you're okay.

Holy shit.

All right. You okay?

Yeah. Let's just... Let's keep going.

David,

it seems like you draw your inspiration from the horrendous murder of the woman

in Cherry Grove.

Well, Linda, if you would have read the book, you would know that my novel is

100 % original.

Okay. But would you say identity is something you deal with?

Linda, you're a smart girl.

How is this question even remotely relevant?

Hmm.

I just want to introduce my audience to the man behind the words.

Think of it as a deep dive.

Deep dive.

Truthfully, I don't think that my personal life has any influence on my

Really?

Really, no.

David, you're going to be late for your meeting.

David.

No influence at all.

David, you're going to be late.

Honey, David.

David, are you with us?

Sorry, sorry.

What was the question?

Do you find that your world revolves around crime because that's your genre

choice? Honey, crime.

Baby. Crime. To keep it simple, the novel's about truly getting to know the

of another individual.

Interesting. How would you describe your writing process? Do you prepare an

outline or is it more organic?

Can chaotic be a thing?

Can be, I guess.

I would definitely say my mind is chaotic at times.

But in an effort not to sound like a... Maniac.

Maniac.

Maniac. Maniac. Maniac.

Why are you saying that? I'm sorry. You said sound like a maniac?

Maniac. Maniac.

Maniac?

The last thing you said was maniac?

My writing style is organic.

But I usually know the arc of my story.

I like to remain open to various plot twists.

Just like in real life, I like my characters to surprise me.

I love to learn more about horrendous murders.

I love to learn more about myself as I go throughout this process.

Horrendous murder.

David.

Horrendous murder.

By the second, third, and fourth draft, I like to go back and pose.

Honey. Honey. Honey.

Order on the chaos.

Honey. David.

By then I know the how and the why.

Interesting.

Do you find it hard to describe yourself as a writer with your former music

blogger experience?

Blogger. Journalist. Music journalist. Blogger.

Blogger. Blogger.

My apologies.

Music journalist.

Right. Music journalist. Moving on.

How and when do you find your inner muse?

Phyllis Wheatley.

You're familiar with Phyllis Wheatley, right?

She first planted the idea of writing in my mind when I was just 12 years old.

I wrote my first novel on this little typewriter that's probably still in my

parents' attic.

But when I wasn't... Oh, well, that's wonderful.

Really, what a wonderful interview.

Thank you, David, for such a wonderful interview.

And if you haven't gotten this book, Beneath the Soil, it's in stores now by

David Harrison.

This is Linda Cameron and The Unscripted.

Until next time.

Linda, Linda, can I have a word?

Jason,

how was I?

Doesn't matter.

Was I that bad?

Jason, do you know what time it is?

Oh, hey, I was just about to text you.

Be professional.

I told you to text me when it's 4.

And it's 4 .30 now.

It seems like she's in a good mood today, huh? I wouldn't even worry about

Maybe a drink or three might help me out. That sounds good. Look, I

you. Get your thing today.

Go enjoy yourself.

Yes, sir.

It's all right, I guess.

I have no idea what you have in mind, this guy.

But your guy?

Looks like he's finally moving up in the world, huh?

Here he is. David Harrison.

The man of the hour.

I'm not going to lie. I had my reservation.

David, look at him.

A young black man who's just so articulate, bright, clean, and a good

guy.

My boy here sure did deliver.

And Daba, who's like a daughter to me, seems like the fellow. I just hope she

doesn't try to squeeze me out of a six -figure advance for his next book.

He's smart.

And he worked hard for this.

I'm happy for him.

So please, be nice, Brooke. Yeah, that's cute, Zoe.

But what about your happiness?

I'm happy, Brooke.

Very happy.

I am.

It makes me happy to see him doing so well, especially after all he's dealt

with.

After everything you dealt with, right?

Brooke, can you just stop it? I didn't bring you here to do all this.

No, Zoe, you stop it.

Let's get real, okay? He had nothing. Nothing going on. No place to go, and

took him in because... Everyone knows that you were dying for a moment to just

save him. You funded all the bills, from what he ate to what he wore, and he

brought nothing, nothing to the table.

And now that he's got some momentum, what? You don't exist anymore?

First, it was mutual.

Second, and most important, tonight isn't about that, okay?

Let's just celebrate his success.

Sure. How he successfully screwed you over.

Book sales are booming.

I mean, did he at least offer to reimburse you for anything? Shit.

After all, he left you for that white girl.

Remember? I didn't do those things to get something in return.

Yeah. Okay, Zoe.

Keep telling yourself that. Maybe one day, you'll actually believe that.

Where's that cunning one anyways?

I don't know. I'll find her for you. Gotcha.

Okay.

Well, great.

Here he comes.

Ladies. Looking lovely as ever.

Hi, David.

Hey.

Hey. Hi, Brooke.

Nice event?

Yeah, my team did a pretty good job putting this together.

Yeah, it's cute.

You know, for a blogger.

I think I'm a little bit more than that now, Brooke.

That's what they all say.

Zoe, I'll be back.

Try not to do anything too stupid.

I need another drink.

Yeah, go do that.

I see she still hates me, huh?

I wouldn't say hate.

Then what word would you use?

I would say she despises you.

Well, look, it seems like nothing changed, right?

Oh, man.

I'm so glad you're here.

It means so much that you're supporting me. It just means the world to me, you

know?

Of course. I'm happy to be here.

He loves you.

You're his world.

There is nothing to him.

He loves you.

You're his world He loves you You're his world

So did you actually get a chance to read the book?

Not yet, but I'm going to soon.

Yeah. I'm back.

Hi.

David.

Oh, babe, this is perfect.

Ava, this is Brooke and Zoe.

Zoe's a dear friend of mine who actually was around when I first started writing

the book. And Zoe, this is Ava. She actually introduced me to Mr. Wuornos,

owns the publishing company for the book. And to be Ava Harrison.

Oh, wow.

It was something to meet you.

Ava, congrats. I am so happy to know that you took this man off the shelves.

Zoe, let's get going. Congrats. Bye.

I thought you said you were going to wait.

And I did.

Until now.

It's not a problem, sweetie, is it?

No, it's fine.

I just couldn't wait.

Let's go see Mr. Orwell.

Oh,

hey,

Zoe.

How are you? That's a very tight dress you got on, huh?

Do you know the full?

No, all right. We got to go. Bye.

Bye. Bye. Bye.

Okay.

What's going on, bro?

What up, man? How are you, man?

Good to see you. Man, that's awesome. What's going on?

What's going on?

Just chilling, yeah? Yeah, hanging out.

Getting married, man.

Getting married.

Interesting, yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah, was that Zoe that you thought?

It was, yeah.

Wow.

Well, hey, congratulations, bro. I really appreciate it, man.

Thank you. Yeah.

Oh, wow. Want to get a drink or something?

Yeah, yeah, let's...

For someone who can't fall asleep, you seem to never want to wake up.

Babe, I hardly even slept last night.

That's pathetic, and it doesn't work when you're an adult.

Who says I want to be an adult?

So, that Zoe girl is gorgeous.

I guess if you like that type.

Oh, you mean the insanely gorgeous one?

Didn't you date her for like ten years?

Look, David, I'm not trying to start a fight.

Good.

But we should be able to talk about these things.

Especially since she's a part of your past.

And I'm here for the present.

And future.

So...

Who invited her?

Why was she there?

David?

Did you forget we have a meeting today?

Shit.

Um... What time is the meeting, babe?

You serious?

It's at noon.

Okay, give me like 20 minutes and I'll be fine.

All right? Okay, I'll make you some coffee. You look like you need it. Thank

you, baby.

You didn't go out last night, did you?

Come on now, you know me better than that.

I know, I just... I really don't like Mark.

For the last time, he's my best friend, okay?

Cut him some slack.

And? And you want to take a shower with me?

Really?

You want to distract me from the fact that your best friend cannot accept that

you're getting married?

No, I'm not trying to distract you.

And you have nothing to worry about.

But you sure you don't want to take that shower with me?

Come on.

David?

You okay up there?

I'm fine, babe, I'm fine.

I'll be right down, babe.

What's going on? Why is the door locked?

Please, give me a fucking second, please, okay?

Uh, okay, sorry.

I swear you're so shy.

I'm sorry, babe.

I'll be right down, alright?

Oh, honey, you look like a train wreck.

Whoa, how much did you drink that night?

Sweetie.

A little too much, I guess.

It's Mark's fault, right? I'm telling you, he's not good for you.

Too much play, not enough work, and he's a complete disaster when he overdrinks.

Is that what you're aspiring to?

Huh?

Baby, I... Baby.

I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't feel good, babe.

Yeah, you don't, you don't look too good today.

I think I should stay home.

No.

No, you can't do that.

One thing you should know by now is you can never cancel a meeting with Henry.

Look, there is your toast on the counter.

I just need to go to the bathroom real quick and then we can... No, no, no, no,

you can't go to the bathroom, please.

And why not?

The toilet is broke.

The toilet's broke.

Look, this meeting is important, right? So we're going to go to the meeting.

You know, just go to the car. I'll meet you right there, all right? Okay.

Okay. Okay.

But please iron your shirt before, yeah?

Love you.

how these things work.

Mark, we go way back, right?

You've been my best friend since high school.

That's right, yeah.

We're like best friends, right?

Yeah, yeah, man. Why? What's up?

I need your help.

What's wrong?

You having second thoughts about the wedding?

No, no, no, no, no. Nothing like that.

Can I meet you for a second?

Uh, yeah.

Yeah, sure.

You know what? I'll tell you what. I'm having a little house party actually

tonight. Why don't you swing by after work? We'll talk then.

Cool. Cool, cool. Sounds like a plan.

I'll see you tonight, alright?

And we really need to schedule some more book signings across the country.

I know you're busy right now, but I think if we talk to Ava, she'll be able

help us.

But what you've got to start to consider now is what kind of book you want to

write next.

Do you want to write a thriller?

Do you want to stay in this genre?

Or do you want to write maybe a fantasy?

It's really hot right now with the kids.

David.

David!

Mr. Wuornos.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Okay.

What I was saying was you've got to consider what kind of book you want to

next. Do you want to stay with the thriller?

Do you want to stay in that genre?

Or how about fantasy?

It's really hot with the kids right now.

You only have a couple weeks because we've got to get the ball rolling on

next book. There's a lot of pre -planning we have to do.

Okay.

Sounds good.

I'll get back to you.

Good evening, Mr.

Harrison. Jesus, Felix.

Just call me David, okay, Felix?

Fine.

Have a good night.

You too.

By the way, were you around last night?

Yes, I was, sir.

Would you happen to know what time I came in?

You got in at 12 .32.

Thanks, Felix.

By the way, why are you keeping tabs on me?

Well, sir, I...

I'm sorry to everyone who believed in me.

I apologize profusely.

You didn't deserve seeing me in turmoil.

You didn't deserve seeing me affected by my negativity.

It hurt me even more knowing what I put you through. The way you looked at me.

Afraid.

Helpless.

Hopeless. The way that I stared back into your eyes.

Defeated.

Don't be angry because this was nothing personal.

Know that I'm gone because I chose to do so. For once, I finished something I

started. For once, I was brave enough to go through with something risky,

something dangerous.

Don't be disappointed.

I didn't give up.

No. On the contrary, all I ever wanted was a reason to persevere.

All I ever wanted...

Was to really live.

But I just didn't know how.

All of you.

Always did.

An excellent job at living it.

I was happy for every one of you.

You lit up.

You laid it. Smiling faces.

David.

David.

Look what you did to me.

You did this.

Look what you did to me.

Yes, you did.

No, don't.

Do it.

Parrot, huh? I know.

You went to Parrot? I know. It was so great.

That's wild. Tell me about Parrot. I just came back like... Yo!

Bro! The princess decided to grate us with this present.

How are you, buddy? I thought you were sick.

I'm actually feeling a little better now.

Yeah?

It looks like fun.

You sure, buddy? You're looking a little rough around the edges.

I'll talk to you for a little bit.

Bro, you ever heard of cock blocking?

Does it look like I have a tattoo on my forehead that says I sleep with

douchebags? Well, yeah, a little bit right up there.

You know what? It's cool.

I'll talk to you a little later, all right?

No, what?

What? Did I do something? Was it me? What happened? Come on. Talk to me.

No, just make me a drink or something. All right.

Yeah. That's what I'm talking about, bro. Okay.

Make it strong, too.

Oh, yeah?

Okay. Okay.

All right.

Nice, dude.

So, I'm writing a new book now.

Really? Yeah.

What kind?

Murder Mystery.

Hey, nice, bro. What happened to the writer's block?

Seems like I got some more inspiration.

Oh, yeah.

Well, I sure know that I was going to really like that. David, shit!

Bro, bro.

You good?

You okay?

Too many murder mysteries?

I'm fine.

Come on.

Yeah, yeah.

I mean, I don't mean to sound cliche, but if you write murder mysteries,

that make you a killer?

What? Okay, oh, come on.

That's stupid. You don't have to be a murderer to write a novel.

I'm not a killer.

Then your books must suck.

Okay. What? I mean, come on, you don't have to be a mass murderer or anything,

but, listen, would you buy a cookbook from Joe Schmo?

Don't let the beauty fool you. He is a psych major.

I mean, all I'm saying is that you need to have at least killed one person,

okay, or covered up a murder.

That's the only way your novels will ever resonate.

Otherwise...

You're just a fraud.

Oh, yeah, that's wrong. All right.

Did you find this one? I don't know.

I mean, okay.

I didn't mean to offend you. I'm sorry.

My name's Ellie, by the way.

What's your name?

Well, now that that's over, this is the great David Harrison.

Oh, oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

I know who you are. Oh, you know who I am now, huh? Your novels suck.

Wait, why don't you just go back to blogging?

Blogger. David.

Blogger. David.

You good?

Right? I mean, or try killing a few broads.

I mean, the way your career is going, I would have already thought.

You killed a few bots. How about you shut your fucking mouth? Hey, whoa,

whoa.

Let's just take a walk, yeah?

I'll be right back.

Okay.

Sorry, bro. No, look, I get it. You've been having a writer's block. But you

can't just, like, go off on it. Look, look, look, it's not that deep. I don't

care about her.

When I told you I had something to tell you, I really meant I had something to

tell you.

You couldn't pay... No, no, no, no. Look, I'm just happy to show you in the

house, okay?

I just gotta show you, okay? You won't... I just gotta show you.

Okay.

Shit!

Is that Zoe?

This is Zoe.

What happened?

I don't know.

Did you know I would never hurt her?

I would never hurt Zoe.

Never.

Don't look at me like that. I'm serious.

Bro, you don't just... You don't just wake up with your dead ex -girlfriend on

the floor in the bathroom shower and have no idea how she got there. I know.

Look, I'm telling you.

That's what happened. I woke up and she was...

This doesn't look good, man.

Look, I know it doesn't look good, but I'm telling you, I did not kill her.

I didn't.

So you... Fuck!

Bro,

so what are you saying? Is that what she just... So his body just kind of broke

into your house and just lied down on your floor?

That's what I'm saying, Marky. That's what I'm saying. But I know. I know I

didn't kill her.

You know I wouldn't kill someone.

That's the thing. That's the thing. I can't remember.

I can't remember.

Fuck.

What's the last thing you do remember?

Okay. Okay. Take, take, take.

Okay. The party. The party. Yeah, yeah. I was coming in. They were leaving.

Yeah.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck. I don't want any shit.

Come on.

No,

no, no, no, no, no. Don't you fucking say that. I can't call the cops.

You know I can't call the cops. Bro, bro, bro.

I'm a black man. I'm a black man. I can't call the cops.

Bro, you got to think about this, man. You have a dead body in your bathroom

you saw her.

No, no, no.

I was thinking, me,

me, and you.

We can talk. No, no, no, no.

No, no, no, no, no, no way, man.

We gotta move the body.

You said you're my best friend, right?

Look at me.

Look at me.

You've been my best friend for 15 years. You gotta help me move this body.

Those bastards are fucking dead.

Help me move the body.

Help me move the body. You must be my best friend. Help me move the body.

Help me.

I need a drink.

There

you

go, man.

Bro, this body is... I

thought about it.

I'm about to get married.

I'm working on this book.

My reputation.

This would incriminate me.

I can't do it.

Bro, you have access to some of the best attorneys in the country. I mean, I'm

sure that they can do something, anything better than this. No, Mark.

I seriously doubt any lawyer can get me out of this mess.

That's a dead body.

All right.

Let's think for a minute, okay? Let's just think. We have a minute, right?

She left when you came in.

I texted her that night.

They are.

You could have been the last one to testify.

Yeah. No, no, no, no.

Bro, I love you, man, but I don't think I can do this. I love you like a

brother. You know that. But this, we got to call the cops. If you don't call the

cops, I will. Do you remember high school?

You remember that?

Hit and run.

Bro, that was an accident.

Accident? It was an accident, yeah.

You were drunken out your mind.

This is different. This is bigger. This is... You have a body.

You have a body in your bathroom. I'll cover for you.

I need you to have my back now.

You my boy?

You my brother?

Show me.

Fuck.

Bro, I can't...

I can't believe we're doing this.

We have Zoe's body in the back.

Oh, I know, I know, I know.

We're about to dump Zoe's body. What?

There's a cop.

A cop.

Okay, it's fine. It's okay.

We'll just keep driving.

Everything's normal.

We didn't do anything. We just have to keep that. We didn't do anything wrong

our heads, right? I'm going to lose my hand, Mark. You can't lose it here.

Fuck.

All right.

Just keep driving a little bit and then pull over. Yeah, no, pull over over

there. Got it.

Yeah, just right here, all right?

All right, bro.

We have to keep calm.

If we just, like I said, if we just keep that we didn't do anything wrong in our

heads, I'll just, we'll keep something, we'll make something up, alright?

Okay.

No, it's fine, bro, bro, it's fine. We just keep it in our heads, we didn't do

anything wrong, it's fine.

Hey, officer.

Evening.

Show me your hand.

Let me see your

driver's license and registration, please.

Let me reach my hand into my jacket.

You know how fast you're going?

I think I was doing 70.

I know I've seen a sign back there that said 50, but I just got a little ahead

of myself.

What's in the bag?

That's mine. Yeah, he's actually driving me to a camping site.

Get away from the technology and people.

Like that Joshua Tree thing?

Yes, sir.

Sounds like you used to be a Boy Scout.

Yes. Yes, sir. Yep.

Yeah.

Sir, you know, once a Boy Scout, always a Boy Scout, right?

All right.

Not going to worry about the speeding.

It's pretty minor.

Good. Thank you, officer.

We appreciate it.

You better get your left brake light fixed.

It's out.

Yes, sir. Yes, sir. When I get back into town, I'll get that brake light fixed,

like you said.

You have a good night now.

You too, officer.

Good luck this weekend.

Oh.

Thank you, sir.

Mark.

Okay, chill, chill, chill.

Chill, we're gonna sit here, he's gonna drive away, and then we're gonna follow.

We're just gonna... Christ almighty.

Shit.

Just gonna wait for him to pull off, we're gonna drive.

We're gonna drive, okay?

Just, just, just... Don't.

They're gonna find her eventually.

As long as they don't trace her back to us, it's fine.

Us?

So, how do you think she got in your house?

I don't know.

I just know I didn't kill her.

Neither do I.

You don't?

What do you think did happen?

I've been trying to wrap my mind around it all today and I can't figure this

shit out.

Felix, what's with the cleaver?

Pest control.

You know, getting rid of squirrels and possums and such.

You got some blood on your face as well.

You have some blood on your shirt too.

You okay?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I'm fine. Are you sure? Yeah, I'm fine.

Thanks.

You can go, Felix.

Thanks. Go ahead.

David. Honey.

David. You're gonna be late.

You're gonna be late for your meeting.

Mania.

Baby. Who are you?

What did you do with my fiance?

David, what?

David. Who are you? David, it's me.

How did you get into my house? David, it's me.

I'm Ava, your fiance.

What's going on? You're not my fiance.

Yes, I am. What are you... David.

David, you've been acting...

Kind of strange, recently you haven't been answering my calls.

And this book, I know you've been sick all the time. Are you feeling okay?

I'm feeling fine.

Where's my fiancée? How did you get in my house? I'm right here.

Look. Hold on.

any sense.

No, none of this makes sense. This was like the happiest day of our lives. You

don't remember?

It's me.

Papa, where's Papa?

I think I need to call the doctor.

Okay? Dr. Smith? You remember Dr.

Smith?

I remember Dr. Smith.

I think I'm going to give her a call. Okay?

I'm going crazy.

No, no, no.

I'm just going to call. I'm going to grab my phone.

Okay? It's okay.

And I'm going to call the doctor, and we're going to figure this out.

Yeah?

Okay.

I'm going to get some fresh air, okay?

Okay.

Okay. It's okay.

I'm here.

Didn't hear the news. They found a murdered woman in the woods.

Yeah, I think I heard something about it on the news.

They said she always wears a necklace, and it went missing.

What are you trying to tell me, Felix?

They showed a picture of it on the news, and it looked exactly like the one I

showed you this morning.

It's a common necklace.

Everyone has it.

You thought I knew this woman?

I didn't mean.

I thought.

Felix, I don't have time for this. I gotta go.

Hey.

David Harrison?

Yeah.

Detective Cynthia Raymond, may I have a word with you?

About what?

Did you hear about the body the little boy found in the woods?

Yeah, yeah, I think I heard about something like that on the news.

Have you seen her?

Her name is Zoe Parsons.

Yeah, it's my ex -girlfriend.

Have you spoken to her recently?

Well, she was at my book signing two days ago.

Your super?

Felix. Yeah, Felix. He called us in.

He said that he found this necklace by your car.

Yeah, yeah. He brought that by the other day, though it may have been one of my

friends. Any recollection how it happened to be by your car?

Well, like I said, she was here two days ago, so maybe she dropped it or

something.

If any memories of her emerge, just give me a call, all right?

Sure, yeah, I'll do that.

Hey, detective.

Maybe I watch a little bit too much TV, but is this protocol?

Single detective making a house call?

I was actually giving you the benefit of the doubt.

Looks like you've lost that chance, though.

I'll be speaking with you.

Shit.

Like you said, it's a common necklace, though.

Now we're here with Felix.

Felix, how do you feel about working for David Harrison?

Oh, he's a c - Kind person. Good person.

Likes people.

He's clean. Takes a bath.

And he has good teeth.

Yeah, I saw him.

And now we're back with the boy.

What did you think when you found his body in the woods?

Felix, what's up?

I'm sorry to bother you, Mr. H. Did I wake you? No, what do you want?

I found this on the ground next to your car. I thought you might want it.

It's not mine, and I don't think it's Ava, so... If

one of your lady friends is missing it, you know where to find it.

Felix, I don't have any lady friends, okay?

It's only Ava. Of course you don't, Mr. H.

Bro. You're starting to scare me now.

You got three bodies in your house, and then you tell me that you can't

recognize your own fiancé, that you know... Mark, Mark, I swear, I don't

who that woman is. No, I just saw Ava today, and she's the exact same person

that you... Wait, wait, you just saw Ava?

Uh, yeah, I mean, in passing, right? So we were just concerned about you and all

the stuff going on, and, uh... Look, we got a body, right? This is crazy, so,

like... Come on.

Come on.

Yep, there we go.

Another

night

out on the town, huh?

I can explain.

Really? Can you? That'd be great.

I was... We were about... Yeah,

actually, we're planning something.

You don't answer my phone calls. You don't answer my texts because you're too

sick. And now, you're going out again at night.

No, no, no. Like I said, we're actually planning something.

I really think you should stay out of this. You're the reason he's been acting

so strange recently, right?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

We're playing a surprise for you. Yeah, a surprise for you. I just couldn't tell

you, but I promise you, babe, you're going to like it, okay?

Really?

Really. Yeah.

I mean, he wants to impress you at the wedding.

It's all for you.

Okay.

So, I guess I'll just wait for you here, then?

Mm -hmm.

Okay.

I thought you said you didn't recognize her. Oh, God.

I can't believe you're having me doing this again.

You're saving my day.

Yeah, I know I am.

Mr. H and Mr. Mark, how are you guys doing this evening?

Fine.

Hey, yeah. How are you?

Fine, fine.

What are you guys up to tonight?

Just doing some covert work.

A surprise for Ava. Oh, women love surprises.

Yeah. Let me help. No, no, no.

Stay right there. Stay right there.

We got it from here. You can go home.

What do you got in there?

Felix, we appreciate it. You can go.

Thank you, Mr. H.

Uh, thanks.

Felix. Yeah.

Jesus Christ.

Why didn't you tell Ava?

I told you there's no fucking way I'm telling her. Oh, yeah, right.

Look, I don't... You don't recognize your fiancé, right?

I don't.

I don't recognize my fiance.

That's right.

I told you that.

That makes a whole lot of sense, bro.

I've known that woman for... I've known that woman for two years.

And now you're just telling me that you don't recognize the woman you love.

That's a lie.

What's a lie?

I don't know who she is.

I don't.

You can say whatever you want, okay?

But I don't know. What the fuck is a lie?

All of this?

All of this?

This is madness, bro.

I woke up next to a woman I barely even know. I don't know if I'm going crazy.

You probably are going fucking crazy.

Offer me some damn support.

Offer me support.

You want support?

You want support?

David.

Get the fuck together.

Get it the fuck together, bro. I don't... With your fucking shit,

whatever that is.

Fuck you.

Fuck you.

You're helping me, but fuck you.

Who the fuck are you?

I don't know

Last time you saw her, you were flipping out on her. You were flipping out on

her in my house. Then you tell me about Zoe.

Are you in?

Are you in?

There's no time. Am I in? There's no time to second guess. Are you in? Yes.

you in?

Get out of here, bro.

Let me in.

Let me in.

Let me in.

Hey, I've been waiting for you.

You look... Great.

Come here.

What?

I appreciate all this.

How about you just take the bed?

I'll go sleep on the couch.

Just to clear my head.

Couch?

Yeah.

Sweetie, I don't know why you've been acting so strange with me.

You don't answer my texts.

You won't talk to me about the wedding, which I don't understand why.

We can't talk about the wedding. You never want to talk about it. I don't

know if you want to get married. Police say they have found another body in the

river today. After an anonymous tip, the young woman was found nearly 60 miles

further north than the other woman.

But police say there are definitely similarities in the two cases, and they

aren't ruling out homicide.

They are now sure both women were murdered. And due to the similarities in

cases, they believe the women were killed by the same person.

Hey. Stop, stop.

I have a lot on my mind right now.

Can you just please, please leave me alone?

Fine.

That's what you want.

What is it, Renee? Is he okay?

He seems perfectly healthy.

I mean, besides the fatigue and the stress.

But other than that, I can't find anything wrong.

So how about you schedule an appointment?

I'll be in the office the rest of the week, and we can go from there.

Yeah, how about I take a look at your schedule and see what time you have off,

okay, honey?

And we'll see what day we can schedule something.

Perfect. You know, he's been...

Really busy with this book and everything, but... I'm sure. I really

come to that event that you guys had.

I was just so swamped with work that week.

Hey, we understand. Things come up.

Right, honey?

Mm -hmm.

Well, how about you take some time to rest?

Ava will reach out to me and we'll get that appointment scheduled.

And then we'll see what happens.

Sure.

Why don't you... Why don't you go to bed, sweetie? Get some sleep.

I'm going to go to work, but I'll be back afterwards, and then I'll take care

you, okay?

Okay.

Okay.

So, uh, what do you think is going on,

Renee?

I mean, physically she's fine, but I really think this is a mental issue.

a therapist?

David?

David?

Hello?

Hello, David. We'd like you to come down to the station for some questioning.

Uh... David?

Yeah, that's fine.

Great. We won't keep you long.

Just some standard questions, and you get to meet my partner like you wanted

See you within the hour?

Uh, yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah, that's fine.

Should we be expecting your lawyer, too?

No, no, no.

I'll see you for an hour, Detective.

David.

This is my partner, Detective Melvin Baser.

Here's some water.

And now, tell us what you know about the dead women.

Well, Zoe, she's my ex.

The other girls I vaguely remember interacting with. That's all you know?

all you know? That's all you know.

David.

Women died.

I didn't do anything. I don't know what happened to these women.

I'm aware of that.

Who did it? I didn't do anything.

I promise you, I had nothing to do with this.

Why don't you tell us what you do know, David? Can you do that, huh, David? Can

you? Am I being arrested?

No, David.

You're being questioned.

Answer the question.

I've been here for three hours. Can I go? You can't go home, David.

This is your home now.

So until you start answering questions, get comfortable.

Look, I want my lawyer.

That's not possible.

Once you're in here, you're in here.

Once you're in here, you're in here. Can I at least call my fiance, please?

Do you really want to do that?

What's her name?

Ava, is it? Does she know that you are connected to the two women that were

brutally murdered?

Murderer. Murderer. Murderer.

Murderer. You did it. Look, can you just call her? Get word to her. She'll come

down here with my lawyer.

Straighten her lips out.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.

No, no.

This is ridiculous.

Just say it. No, no, no, no. You know that's not an option, David.

Why?

Why isn't it an option? Why can't I go home?

Do you really not remember?

David, can you really not remember?

David!

I told you.

Think, David. Think.

Yeah,

I know. You don't know anything.

We already know the answers to these questions, David.

How could you forget?

I told you I don't remember anything.

You're a murderer.

You're a murderer. I don't remember anything.

I don't remember anything!

I want to hear you say it.

You did what you had to do.

It's just us now. You know you love me, not her.

You love me, David.

Not me.

You killed them.

Mine's not going to help.

Say the word. Say the word. I murdered those women.

You were murderers. I'd give that an N, didn't I?

Okay,

okay, okay. I moved the bodies.

I moved the bodies. I moved the bodies, but I didn't kill anybody. I promise

you. You moved them? That doesn't make sense. No, no, no. You killed them,

David. I didn't. I don't know. I don't know. Please.

Chance, you had your chance out there.

I would not hurt anybody.

I'm trying to help you. I'm trying to help you.

You can't go home, David.

This is your home now.

Stop! Stop!

David!

David!

Look, I killed them all. I murdered the women, okay?

I killed them.

You can leave now.

David.

David. Don't leave me.

What would you be without me? We will always be together.

David.

I'll never die.

You can leave now.

Mr. H!

Mr. H! Felix, what do you want?

Detective Raymond, she's going around talking to some of your neighbors.

So what?

I thought you ought to know.

Is that all, Felix?

Yes. I'm sorry to have bothered you.

One second, I'll be there in a second.

One

second.

Relax. Relax, dude.

Relax.

Detective.

We'd like to speak with you. May we come in?

Yeah.

Yeah, come in.

Would you like something to drink?

I'm fine. No, thank you.

Y 'all can have a seat.

I'll be with you in a moment.

So,

detectives,

you guys wanted to speak to me about something.

Have you been following the news about Zoe?

Um, no, not really.

I didn't see anything else.

Where were you two nights ago, between 10 p .m. and 1 a .m.? Where was I?

Where was I? Could you happen to be driving near the river north of town?

Um, yeah, yeah, yeah, that's right. I drove him to Camp David, yeah.

We heard that Sheriff Boone stopped you and your friend Mark.

He said that there was a big duffel bag in the backseat of your car.

No.

Your super, Felix, said he saw you and your friend carry that bag to your car

11 p .m.

He said it was very heavy.

I really don't know what Mark puts in his bag when he goes on these trips.

You don't find these coincidences interesting?

What coincidences?

Zoe's necklace.

And you driving around with a bag big enough for a body.

And we found Zoe's phone.

And you were the last person to text her.

I promise you guys, I had nothing to do with this.

It's a misunderstanding.

Since you have nothing to hide, do you mind if we take a look around?

No, no, sure. I mean, yeah, sure. I have nothing to hide. Look, like you said, I

have nothing to hide. Feel free.

That's my bedroom.

Excuse me.

I just need to straighten up some of my bedroom first.

Why, if you have nothing to hide?

Yeah, sure.

Come in.

Sorry, my bedroom's a little messy. That's all right. We don't care about

mess.

So, we all done in here?

Yep, we're all done in here, but I'd like to keep going around the house.

Sure, sure.

Okay.

Yeah, um, I'll take you guys around.

Look, I'm sorry, Detective.

I wish I could help out, but I hope you guys find what you're looking for.

Is that right?

Mm -hmm.

Well, that's my business card.

If you need anything, give me a call.

Okay.

Will do.

Sure.

Mind if I look in this closet?

If you think of anything else, let us know.

I need you, man.

I need you, fuck.

It happened again.

No, listen, you told me to get the doctor And

I brought her here and now I don't know where to put her use it you've been

killing these women, huh?

Huh?

You've been killing these women and framing me I haven't been trying to

you David just put put the gun down. No, no, no. No, I don't need no explanation

mark

This is bigger than what it looks like right now. It's way bigger than what it

looks like, okay?

David, this... This isn't me. This was her.

Baby.

What are you doing? Oh, stop.

No, no, don't stop.

Put the gun down.

Stop it now. Put the gun down. Stop with your dash.

I know you went on this. Cut this shit.

He already knows. See? He already knows.

Hmm.

Look who's gotten clever now.

David.

Put the gun down. On me, at least, David. This wasn't me.

Please. David,

you saw him.

No.

She's been controlling this whole thing.

Please. This isn't me, David. This was all her.

She told me to get the girl at the bar, the other one from the party.

She told me to get your doctor. Who are you? What? Mark, shut the fuck up. What

are you going to say? Mark, shut the fuck up! Or what?

Please. David.

David. But your best friend of 15...

years do something like this to you? He's not your best friend. You need to

shoot him. You need to kill him. When you first met her, even, that she had

crazy eyes, she told me to get Zoe.

She told me to get Ellie in the bar. The other girl said, no, you told me to

kill her.

Shoot him. Shoot him, David.

David? Now I'm pretty damn sorry.

Framing? I wasn't framing you, David. You're not your best friend. David, I

trying to help you through this.

Okay, I was trying to help you through this, David, and she was just

it all.

Do you really believe him? I mean, seriously, do you really believe him at

point? She's crazy. Look at her. Just look at her eyes.

You're a monster.

You're a monster. Please, David, shoot her.

Shoot her.

Please, David, listen to me. Jesus fucking Christ.

Get up. Who are you?

Who are you?

Listen.

You don't want to do that.

Put the fucking gun down.

I'm Alpha.

I did this for you.

So you could write your fucking book. And you can't even do that.

You did this for a book? I did it for a book. You killed women.

Fucking book. I didn't kill any women.

Actually, there's no blood on my hands. It's all him.

Maybe.

Now, listen.

I did this for you, David.

We could be civil about this.

You could realize I did this because I love you.

Yeah.

I love you.

This is not love.

Now you listen.

We can get this all figured out, right?

Just give me the gun.

Give me the gun.

And we move past.

Can we make this

work?

Yeah, we can make it work.

Oh, shit! David!

David.

David. Are you okay? David!

We will always be together.

David! David.

What do you have if you don't have me?

Nothing.

David! Wake up, David!

You can leave now.

Wake up, David!

Without hesitation, he shoots his best friend before his wife is attacked.

Wait, this actually happened to you?

Believe it or not, it actually did.

Wow.

Well, there you have it, folks.

The new best -selling novel by David Harrison, By Deception.

Wow. Yeah. That was great, David. Unbelievable. Really, really awesome

Thank you. Thank you.

First and foremost, I'd like to thank you all for coming out to my book

today. You all look lovely.

Wow, this has been an interesting journey. I appreciate your support.

By deception, it's been quite unconventional. As you all know, my

friends, you guys have been, you've been my rock. But the one who's really

helped me down was my beautiful fiance, Zoe Parsons, soon to be Harrison.

Love you.

Love you.

Guys, this woman has been there day and night helping me get this book done.

Without her, I wouldn't have been able to do any of this.

So I really appreciate her so much. Thank you. I also want to thank you all.

This book would have never been a bestseller without all your support.

So thank you.

Well, look, there's food, there's drinks.

Please feel free.

Get drunk, get loose, do whatever you want to do.

I'm going to be signing books in like 10 minutes. So guys, go holler at me.

And look, have fun. Enjoy yourself.

I'm going to have the DJ turn up some music.

Feel free to dance. Let's go.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

So is it true that the character of Chloe was based off of you?

Crazy, right? He had to kill his girlfriend to get a bestseller.

Well, I'm going to go get my book signed.

Congratulations again. Thank you.

We did it. We did it. We did it. We did it. Baby,

I appreciate you.

Oh, of course.

Let's go. Let's enjoy ourselves. Let's get something to drink.

That was great work. Thank you.

Hey,

Alexis.

Nice to meet you.

Get you.

There you go.