After the Storm/Transcript

Chief Andrea Marquez:  , Amy, Frank, everyone: you're doing a terrific job combating crime in Pacific Bay. I'm very proud of you.

Andrea: This time, though, we're going to work in a neighborhood where crime is not the only cloud that hangs over the citizens' life. In Jazz Town, Nature can be a killer, too.

Andrea: You all know about the disaster that hit this area only three months ago: Hurricane Yves.

Andrea: Many people died, and many more lost their homes in the storm...

Andrea: ... or in the chaos that followed: flood, ruined streets, violence, looting...

Andrea: ... but Jazz Town is a place of hope, where the music never stops playing. People quickly set out to rebuild their home after Hurricane Yves. And we're here to help them return to their peaceful lives!

Yann: , I've volunteered to take you and Amy to Jazz Town: that's where I grew up, and I still live here with my family.

Yann: We were very lucky not to be affected by the hurricane... And there are many more exciting sights and beautiful places still accessible! Come with me and you'll see!

Later, in Jazz Town...

Yann: This part of town was left intact by the storm, . Jazz Town's spirit is still alive and well here: the music, the food... I wouldn't live anywhere else!

Amy: Oh, I'm going to love it here in Jazz Town, , you'll see how well I'll fit in! Listen... I think I can hear some music already!

Yann: Oh yes, you're right! I recognize the tune, it's called "After the Storm". It was written just after the hurricane by a famous local jazz musician.

Yann: The song became the symbol for hope and... Hey, it sounds like it's coming from that street, or maybe from the tram over there!

Amy: , why don't we follow the music and see where it's coming from? Let's go!

Chapter 1
Investigate Street Corner.

Amy Young: , you've just... You've just found pieces of a human body hung up on the tramway cables!

Amy: And... Is it me or are the body parts arranged on the cables exactly like musical notes on a music sheet?

Yann: Wait a second, I recognize him! He's Elmer "Boogie" Buttons! He wrote "After the Storm", the song we heard playing a minute ago!

Amy: Elmer "Boogie" Buttons? That's the name written on this suitcase you picked up, ! We'd better search through it, you're right!

Amy: And you already found the radio that played the song, too! You think it was left here by the killer? Like a... a soundtrack for the murder?

Yann: There's a serial number on the bottom of the radio, but it's illegible. Do you think you could decipher it, ? Perhaps we could identify who owns it, or where it was bought!

Amy: And I'll get the body to Roxie. Ugh, I bet this will be too much, even for her!

Ricky: No, it won't! I guarantee she'll be excited, whoever she is! It's a great murder! Especially since the victim is the most famous jazz musician in town!

Ricky: Ladies and gents, I'll show you the scene where this musical genius was murdered, for just the price of a regular tram ticket! A tour of jazz and history awaits you!

Amy: What?! Who are you? This is a crime scene, not a tourist attraction! Move over and let   work!

Amy: Erm, wait, no! Actually, don't go anywhere! You must stay here until   is ready to talk to you!

Ask Ricky Hillingdon what he's doing on the murder scene.

Ricky: Welcome, folks! For just the price of a tram ticket, you can visit the scene where Elmer "Boogie" Buttons was murdered! Unfortunately, the body is gone, but there's still enough blood, and...

Amy: Mr. Hillingdon, we told you you can't sell a crime scene to tourists!

Ricky: Oh, no,  , it's you again!

Ricky: I'm just... trying to keep visitors happy while the tram service is suspended! The least I can do for my passengers is to show them a famous musician! Even if he's dead!

Ricky: Very few tourists come to Jazz Town since the hurricane. And we need tourism to re-build our economy!

Ricky: Jazz Town was Elmer's home, too! I'm sure he wouldn't mind helping us get back on our feet!

Examine Victim's Suitcase.

Amy: Hm, I wonder what those torn bits of paper you found in the victim's suitcase are, ... But I'm sure you can put them back together!

Examine Torn Paper.

Amy: <Name>, the paper you restored is a poster advertising a performance by Elmer Boogie Buttons! That's our victim!

Amy: The poster says the concert was to take place in The Jazz Joint... You think we should go have a look there?

Amy: Perfect! I can't wait to see a real jazz club, <Name>!

Amy: I mean... I know we're going there to investigate and to collect evidence, of course. I was just excited in the general sense...

Investigate Jazz Club.

Amy: So this is the famous Jazz Joint, the club where Elmer Buttons played regularly! And you've already found something: a bottle with a note?

Amy: Something used to be written on the note! You're right, <Name>, it's best if I let you figure out what it says!

Amy: And there's a torn paper, too... Do you think you can piece it back together?

Examine Torn Paper.

Amy: <Name>, you restored the torn paper! It's a flyer for the Play for Hope fundraiser event...

Amy: ... and there's a canceled sign over the victim's picture!

Amy: You're right, <Name>, we must know more about this fundraiser! Perhaps Hannah can work out who organized it!