A year had passed since Sophie went missing. Autumn never stopped looking for the littlest clue that would have slipped his professional eyes. Louis continued his way up the ranks and was nearly at the stage of becoming an inspector like Mr Autumn. He was proud of all the work that Louis had done and all the cases they have sold the past 3 years they have worked together. But that didn't mean they had to stop being the best solving crime team in the county. Louis still had much to learn about being a good and talented inspector just like his partner.

Since the last letter, the town was always very nice and helpful with Autumn. Sophie was loved by many and she loved them all back. She was sweet and caring. Always made a Sunday lunch for the less fortunate kids that had to stay outside the church on a Sunday. The mayor had placed a temporary bench in her honour under the cherry trees in the park not far from the pond where the second body of the one o'clock twins was found.

Every morning Autumn would wake up at 6am and walk to town only to stop by a little flower cart. He decided to do that every day because she did the same. She always bought a small bunch of flowers from that cart because she had a kind heart and she wanted to help that family in need to continue selling such lovely flowers. Autumn and Sophie grew to care for the family  ever so often they invited them for a warm dinner or a quick drink in a warm house. Of course the money an inspector makes is not enough to pay for all the things Sophie did. But that never was a problem.

          But that day, the young man that would normally be there selling the flowers was not to be seen. The inspector walked up to the cart and saw his younger brother. He said :

"- hey kid! Where is Danny?

-       He's not here sir. Got in trouble ya see but my ma' don't want me talking about it.

-       Ahh I see. Well I guess I shall order...

-       Oh if you insist"

The child about 8 gave sign to Autumn to come closer as if a secret was about to be told, he continued:

          -"he's accused of murder you see sir but no body has been found yet. Word on the street that he was seen with this girl and that they haven't see her in a while. But you know how the town folk get chatty when weird things happen...

          - Mmm, I guess he would have hid, you need to tell me where he would go, I can help him.

          - No sir, anyways Danny doesn't hide, he runs. You know how he is my brother, he's always in trouble but not like this.  He's a runner so if you want him start hunting."

Autumn got a bunch of carnations and sweet peas, Sophie's favourites. And asked for the price:

-"a whole pence, Said the boy,

- A pence?! But with Danny it was half of that!

- I understand sir, but times are tough with Danny gone and all..." He got interrupted by a young officer running towards the inspector yelling:

-"we found her, a new body just this morning. Come quick inspector!

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