"Could it be a disguise? Silicone masks are so advanced now," George asked.
"The DNA taken from Shirley's body was identical to the DNA found at Thompson's hotel," Nancy said, shaking her head.
"Twins!" Beth's eyes lit up.
Nancy shook her head again. "The police considered that. But their investigation showed Thompson was an only child. Back then, it was fashionable for fathers to film their wives giving birth. They still have the tape, so..."
"It's hard to get at the truth from descriptions and documents alone." Nancy looked at Geralt hopefully. "What do you think?"
Geralt wasn't completely clueless about feelings. He could tell Nancy had already made up her mind. She was asking because she wanted his support.
Only a man who'd been single all his life would start arguing the facts right now.
Geralt raised both hands and a foot in support.
He also seized the chance to volunteer as her full-time driver.
After he got home,
Geralt visited the official website and searched for missions involving Storybrooke.
He found one related to Shirley's murder.
Someone had accepted it, and its status read "In Progress."
From an ordinary perspective, Shirley's case was full of unanswered questions.
From a supernatural perspective, things were simpler.
Shapeshifters, Mimic Demons... Some supernatural creatures could imitate both a person's appearance and DNA.
The next day,
Geralt picked up Nancy, and they drove to Storybrooke together.
About twenty minutes later, they crossed a wooden bridge and saw a sign that read "Welcome to Storybrooke."
A young man and woman stood beneath it.
"Stop!" Nancy called. The moment the car halted, she hurried out.
She clasped the young woman's hands, and the two hugged and jumped with excitement.
Geralt decided to wait five seconds before getting out.
By the time the two women finished