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BODEGA BAY HERITAGE SOCIETY

We see a large black-and-white photograph of the Van Ness house and information about early residents of Bodega Bay.

"The house dates back to the mid-19th century. Miles Van Ness made his fortune in the gold rush, eventually settling his family in Bodega Bay." Historian Says

"Anything...unusual ever happen in the house?" Sam Asked

"Oh, over the course of a century, things are going to happen in a house." Historian Says

Meanwhile Bobby is looking at a hanging lamp.
"Tell it what to do."

"Some locals swear it's haunted." Historian Says

Bobby takes a deep breath and tries to touch the lamp with a finger.

"Move." Bobby Says Then his finger passes right through the lamp.

"Every village has its idiots." Historian Says

"We only want the real scoop, of course." Dean Says

"Balls!" Bobby Says

"Whitman Van Ness. Son and heir. Handsome, charming, dogged by tragedy all his life. He lost the family fortune, then the house. It became a bordello. He lived in isolation till his death at age 40." Historian Says

"He's still there." Bobby Says

"Who's the, uh, the bruiser there?" Elena Asks

The Historian points to a photograph of Dexter standing next to Van Ness.

"Dexter O'Connell a convict, An extremely violent man." Historian Says

"He's there, too." Bobby Says

"Mr. Van Ness was socially progressive and took pity on him. He worked as grounds keeper. Dexter was convicted for murdering Whitman's fiancée on the eve of their wedding. Another calamitous event in the poor man's life." Historian Says

"Hmm." Elena Says

"Well, thank you." Dean Says

"The house is popular this week." Historian Says

"What do you mean?" Sam Asks

"A lady came by the other day asking all sorts of questions." Historian Says

"Uh, 30s, red hair, good-looking?" Dean Asks

"Mm. I gave her the same advice I'll give to you. Stay away from the place. It's extremely unsafe." Historian Says As Sam, Elena and Dean nod and leave.

While Bobby is trying unsuccessfully to move coins on a table.

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MOTEL-ROOM

Bobby looks exasperated, Sam and Elena are still researching, Dean's in the bathroom.

"So, besides Whitman's fiancée..."

He and Elena is reading a photocopy of a newspaper near the open bathroom door, The shower water is running.

"...Dexter O'Connell was also convicted of killing a bunch of hookers who worked at the brothel." Sam Says

The newspaper headline reads "Woman slain on eve of wedding was fiancée of Whitman Van Ness."

"Look right here it Says, He escaped before they could hang him. But then he returned to the house, where he was found shot to death." Sam Says

"Why would he escape and then go right back to the house where he got arrested?" Elena Says As Bobby tries again to move a coin.

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