Dani Ripper
I was the victim of a brutal kidnapping and held prisoner in a basement. I was only 15 years old. A tragedy that made headlines.
My abduction experience motivated me to become a private investigator. But, pretty much all my income comes from decoy work.
My name is Dani. OK, well it used to be Mindy Renee Whittaker. I changed my name to Dani Ripper hoping to put my terrible past behind me and find some sense of a normal life.
Dillon
Dillon’s my secret weapon. He’s a freaking genius but can be high maintenance, and emotionally challenging at times. Dillon’s an awkward teenager. His laugh sounds like the braying of an asthmatic donkey! And, once it starts, it goes on and on. For example, last week he insisted I call him “Captain Spaceship.” Really?! I told him it didn’t make any sense! I tried calling him “CS,” but that didn’t make him happy. Sigh. I asked, “What’s wrong with CS?” And he replied, “It stands for cock sucker.” Oops. What do I know?! It’s not easy dealing with computer nerds! So, we made a deal: I said I wouldn’t call him Captain Spaceship and he wouldn’t have to call me “Princess Washing Machine!” Ha! I’m his best chance of any real income, which I remind him of frequently!
Sophie
Sophie is five years older than me and my very best friend in the world. She’s a singer-songwriter, living in Nashville. But she’s not really a singer. I mean, she’s got a fine, melodic voice, and she sings around town when she can. It’s just that she can’t support herself singing.Songwriting’s a different story.
Sophie’s famous. You might not know her name, but you know her songs. She’s written hits for all the young country stars, and a couple of pop stars as well. She’s won three Grammys, same as Elvis.
But, unlike Elvis, Sophie’s in love with me. Yep. I said it. But, we’re not lovers.
Sophie’s made it clear she’s interested. You know, in a relationship. A sexual relationship. I’ve never done that. You know, with a woman. But I want to.
It’s just that…I’m new to this. Thankfully, Sophie’s being super patient with me. I don’t know what I’d do without her!
