Chapter 1 - Dark Secret

In the night - past
It was dark outside. He was nervous. He knew, there was one of the hard ones outside in the darkness.
Heartbeat. Every step was synchronic with his heartbeat. Why? Why did I follow him? He asked himself.. He heard something. He turned over and - BANG! - a gunshot.

A few minutes later
His colleagues arrived. The killer tried to escape, but he was shot down. They looked at the dead body of the cop.
Chief: O.K.. All right, you know what to do? And no single word to someone.

Eddie: Even to her?

Chief: Especially to her!

Hours later - presence

She tries to call him. She is wondering why he doesn't answer the telephone. She is worried. She takes the key and drives to his apartment. She opens the door.

Marilyn: Lou? Lou? Are you in?

No answer.

Marilyn: Lou? Where are you? Come on, it's me!

No answer.

Marilyn: Ah, having a bath and don't hear me! O.K., I'm coming in!
She opens the door, but - nobody's in.

She's shocked. She knows, he would never play a bad joke. I'll better go to the Police Department.

Police Department - presence

Marilyn: Good morning, Chief!

Chief: Oh, er, hi there!. You're off-duty today, aren't you?

Marilyn: Right, sir, but . . . um . . . .How about Lou? He's not in his apartment!

Chief: Hm he had to go to New York today, to . . . ehm . . . teach . . . those guys from . . . erm . . . what's that name again? - Police Academy! Yes, he's still there! Don't worry, no more questions! Bye bye!

She can't believe him. Lou has left no note.

Marilyn: All right. Thanks. Gotta go now
Goes away, leaves the scene.

Chief: I'm wondering she's so interested in Lou.

Eddie: You didn't notice?

Chief: What?

Eddie is whispering.

Chief: What? She . . . Lou??? Really???? Oh, my that'll be funny

Marilyn leaves the PD. Goes home. Doesn't understand any more.

*knock knock!*

Someone knocks at the door. She opens the door. No one out there. But a letter. She opens the letter and began to read:

Dear Madame!



I know what happened to the black cop last night. I saw everything. He was shot down. If you need an answer, go to the PD tomorrow. Wiggum will call you today and he wants to give you a free week. Agree. But go to work tomorrow! Its very important!

But please: don't be shocked.!



Greetings,



A friend.



Oh, my god . . .

The next day - presence

Marilyn enters the PD. Wears her uniform. Walks the floor. Passes Wiggum's office. The fat chief jumps up.

Chief: Wait, wait! Where are YOU going?

Marilyn: To HIS office!

Wiggum: Nono - you can't! The bottom is prepared with hot wax and it's slippery

Marilyn:  I don't care!

She opens the door. Someone is sitting at his desk. It is -

Marilyn: Lou! Oh, you are back, safe and . . .!

Lou: Who are you?

Marilyn: What? You know me, I'm your best friend and . . .Oh, why don't you remember me? You gave me your key!

Lou: I did?

Looks skeptical. Looks at Wiggum.

Chief: Lou, you know she's your, er . . . uhm . . . 

Whispers.

Lou: Oh, yeah, right!

Hugs Marilyn I'm sorry!

Chief: One of these stupid guys hit him with his gun. Did I say gun? I mean broom! Sorry, heheh.

Lou: Chief, please leave us two alone right now.

Chief: O.K. ,Romeo. Leaving you so alone with your Julia!

Leaves the scene.


Marilyn looks at Lou.
He likes her but will she ever be able to love a cloned man?

To be continued . . .?

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