Ace Wonder: Message from a Dead Man Page #5

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instance; a huge, gorgeous home.

Yup, thanks, Dad.

But in reality, taxes and the

upkeep make this place more trouble than it's worth.

I'm sure that's not

what he intended.

I just don't remember him

being much of a scientist.

He was an artist.

Here, check this out.

What? He made that?

That's really, really

complicated.

Yeah, he made tons

of stuff like this.

And back at his workshop,

he's got these binders filled with designs.

Wait, designs?

Yeah, blueprints.

As in his plans.

Well, yeah,

It's all in my plans.

It's a blue, three-ring binder,

it's gotta be in here somewhere.

DEREK (O.S.):

Got it!

So, what are we looking for?

The answer is in Willow Wood.

Beware of the pen.

He is a treacherous friend.

Look at this.

According to this,

there were five objects in the Willow series.

Where are they?

Three were given as gifts,

the other two are unlisted.

Okay. Who did he

give 'em to?

Kevin & Michelle Billings,

Marcus DeWhitt, and Virgil Logan.

It doesn't say what the items

are, though.

There are no designs for them.

Okay, this is getting

interesting.

JACK (O.S.):

So, what's next?

We split up, collect the pieces,

and get some answers.

Hello?

Mrs. Billings...

Yes.

um, I believe you

knew my grandfather?

Yes, I did. I'm very sorry

for your loss.

I think Grandpa wanted

me to talk to you.

Hello.

Hi, there.

I'm Jack Moore.

This is my brother, David.

We're friends of Derek Morton.

He sent us over here to look

at a a willow wood piece his grandfather made.

Something small.

A clock, a bowl, maybe?

Well, come on in.

GATOR (O.S.):

It's a code.

Look, a code!

Don't worry,

it's just a simple code.

It's a code.

Stupid code.

Log:
I still haven't gained

Derek's trust.

He took the coded message

with him, leaving me here with absolutely nothing to do.

I can't work with a client

that doesn't trust me!

( DEVICE BEEPS)

(STEPS APPROACHING)

(WHISTLING)

Ah-ha!

Hey, Peter.

I'm sorry, I thought it

was the guys coming back.

Coming back?

Where are they?

On a mission.

What you got in the basket?

Some snacks, Mom suggested

that we have a picnic.

Oh, this is what

you've been working on?

Yep! What do you think?

That's really neat!

What is it?

Umm that's sorta what

I'm trying to figure out.

I'm sorry, boys, I was unable

to find anything that fits your description.

Do you mind

if I take a look around?

Briefly.

So, you were close

to Mr. Morton?

I was his attorney.

I wrote documents necessary

for him to start companies for technology development.

What kind of technologies?

Hm, I'm sorry, I'm afraid

I'm not in a position...

to disclose that information.

(CLOCK CHIMES)

Derek discovered something,

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