Chapter 123: Police Story

Unlike film critics who are calm and have money to watch movies, the little girl Emily is a little excited.

She was the lucky audience who was selected by the filmmaker to participate in the internal test screening.

- Well, that's a bit of a limp to say.

She actually got a place in the internal preview of "Happy Death Day" through her father, who runs a video rental shop.

"Maybe my dad really knows some Hollywood stars. ”

After seeing her father's energy with her own eyes, the little girl somewhat believed the cowhide that the other party had bragged about before.

- Well, also just "somewhat convinced".

The reason why Emily came to the internal preview of "Happy Death Day" was actually because she liked Charlotte Booth's movies through the previous "Fatal Bend".

That's right, Emily, who likes to watch horror movies, is a person who watches movies after the name of the director.

After "Fatal Bend", she became a fan of Charlotte Booth, a budding director.

Although many reviews have analyzed that the special effects of "Fatal Bend" are an irreproducible miracle, Emily still thinks that there will be surprises when she watches the movie directed by Charlotte in the future.

Therefore, when she heard that Charlotte's new film "Happy Death Day" was about to hold an internal test screening, she grinded her father and got a ticket for the test screening.

"It's said to be a bit similar to 'Groundhog Day', and there's Bill Murray in it, and Sheldon they must be envious of me!"

- After the last premiere of "Fatal Bend", Emily and the Sheldon foursome have become friends, and they often meet to go to the movies.

Sheldon and Leonard, in particular, have become regulars at Emily's dad's video rental shop.

Because of this, Emily knows that the four of them like Bill Murray very much, not only his "Groundhog Day", but also his "Ghostbusters".

So—

"When I finish watching this movie, I must show off to Sheldon and them, and it must be interesting to see their expressions of envy, jealousy and hatred. ”

At this moment, the little girl completely forgot that she had signed a confidentiality agreement with the filmmaker.

In contrast, Anthony DiNozo knows the rules very well.

- Well, Anthony's short name is Tony.

As an NCIS agent and even more so a movie enthusiast, Tony is well aware of the non-disclosure agreement that must be followed for internal screenings.

The reason is very simple, a person who likes to watch movies and follow dramas understands -

Spoiler The dog must die!

Tony actually came to Los Angeles to visit Kate.

Kate Todd!

After working together on several cases, Tony has a crush on the female detective who likes to paint portraits of everyone he knows.

"It's a pity that the boss didn't use his invincible charm to kidnap Kate to NCIS!"

Tony privately slandered his own boss.

- He didn't dare to say this to his face, otherwise he would definitely get a critical blow to the back of the head.

But since he can't get close to the water and get the moon first, Tony has to move around frequently.

Coincidentally, after solving a big case, the boss found a rare conscience and gave everyone a few days off. Tony didn't want to learn from the boss and build a sailboat in his basement, so he decided to come to Los Angeles to visit Kate......

Then, inexplicably, Kate was brought to the internal preview screening of "Happy Death Day".

"Is this a date?"

The words swirled in Tony's mind, but he didn't ask after all.

Although he is also a little romantic on weekdays, Tony is timid when facing people who really have a good feeling.

"Why do you like watching horror movies?"

Although Tony is a movie buff and has seen almost all Hollywood movies, he prefers action movies, and Kate is not particularly fond of the horror genre as far as he knows.

After all, as federal agents, their daily lives are curious enough that they don't have to look for extra thrills.

"Mainly because many people in this crew are involved in the "Bianers Valley" series of cases. ”

"That "corner killer"?"

Also as a federal agent, Tony also knew about this big case in Los Angeles, but he didn't know that the alias he said was exactly what Kate hated to hear.

"Don't mention that name!"

Kate's face was unhappy,

That's the name that the producers of "Fatal Bend" hyped up in order to rub off on the popularity of the "Bianers Valley" series of cases. ”

Kate hates the authentic,

"That case, I have always suspected that it has something to do with the crew of "Fatal Bend", especially the director Charlotte Booth, although it turned out that he did not have the time to commit the crime, I still felt that this person was wrong. ”

"A woman's intuition?"

Tony smiled,

"But you can't find a single piece of evidence or even a clue, can you?"

Although they haven't been together for too long, Tony knows Kate well, and the other party is by no means the type who can ignore suspicion.

Now that she's saying something like that here, it only means that she hasn't found anything.

"yes!"

Kate sighed, confirming Tony's guess,

"It's true that nothing was found. ”

"But how did you get a ticket for the internal preview screening?"

As far as Tony knows, tickets for this kind of internal preview screening, unless there is a relationship, otherwise you can really only rely on luck if you want to get it.

"It was given to me by Jodie Foster. ”

Kate's answer left Tony at a loss for a moment.

As a movie expert, Tony certainly knows that Jodie Foster, the double Oscar queen, has watched "The Silence of the Lambs" many times.

But he never thought that among his friends, there were really people who could intersect with such a big star.

- Is it true that there are as many stars as dogs in Los Angeles, and directors are all over the place!?

In an instant, Tony, who loves to watch movies and chase stars, wanted to make a transfer report and transferred to the NCIS branch in Los Angeles.

Fortunately, at the last moment, the image of the boss and the slap of the boss stopped him in his mind.

Tony subconsciously touched the back of his head,

"But, Kate, why did Jodie Foster give you a ticket?"

He still didn't quite understand.

"Because I'm investigating a case related to her. ”

Kate's face was depressed,

“...... But there was no progress. ”

"Judie Foster's case?"

Tony automatically ignored Kate's later sentence,

"Ah, I remember! That "stealing heart" case!!"

"yes!"

The depression on Kate's face became even heavier.

"Stealing hearts" is also the name given by the media to Kate's case. Like "Corner Killer", Kate didn't like the name at all, but she couldn't help it.

"I always feel like I've been out of luck since I arrived in Los Angeles. ”

Kate muttered,

"Could it be that I and the FBI are incompatible?"

“......”

This made Tony laugh.

It's more like what their little gothic witch, Abby Shuto, would say, though the latter, as a forensic officer for NCIS, is supposed to be a true Scientology.

However, considering that Kate often talks to Abby on the phone...... Who knows?

"If you don't like the FBI and Los Angeles, you can go to NCIS with me, and you know, the BOSS is also welcome. ”

In the end, Tony simply turned on the wall-digging mode, although he also knew that there was little hope-

"Thank you, but I'm not going to let go of the unfinished case and run away!"

Really!

Tony shook his head helplessly.

At this moment, the lights in the screening room dimmed.

The internal preview of "Happy Death Day" has officially begun.