Who the DEUCE?
DEUCE:
Dramatis Personae
George Bodenham
A businessman who may have had some dealings with some mafia guys… but probably not. Deuce’s first victim.
Moira Bodenham
George’s widow. Moira’s completely shattered by her husband’s death; all she can do is cry and cry and cry… but god help anyone who interrupts her.
Richard Bodenham
George’s brother and business partner. Richard is macho and tough-talking, but also nervous and emotional-he goes from depressed to paranoid as the story progresses.
Sharon Bodenham
Smart, impatient and resourceful, Sharon works in the IT department at a university. You might call her 'feisty', but you'd probably be understating it a bit. You might say that she's difficult to be around, but even though she'll brook no nonsense she cares about her friends and her husband, Richard. Sharon will snap at you if you if you waste her time, but she keeps her head in a crisis and she doesn't hesitate to act.
Alvin Winch
A friend and former employee of Richard and George’s, Alvin’s a family man who has gone on to work for a big firm. Even so, George helped him acquire an account with the Tortelli Holdings, who might, just maybe, be mafia. Or, you know, just kind of Italian. Alvin’s a bit of a wuss, but he’ll do what he can to protect his family and friends.
Lydia Winch
Alvin’s wife, Lydia, is a bit of a Stepford model. She’s perky and upbeat and resilient, no matter what.
Well, maybe not quite.
Ali Nahas
Ali’s a single guy a bit younger than the rest of the group. He’s a 3D artist by day and a ladykiller by night. Lock up your daughters.
Detective Remmel
Police Detective Remmel is practically retarded. He’s slow, stupid, and obvious. He’s the joke of the Homicide department, and no other cops will partner with him. Naturally, he’s in charge of the investigation into George’s death.
Deuce
Deuce kills people for pleasure. He doesn’t speak, but he whistles or hums sometimes. He likes coffee and cigarettes, although he doesn’t smoke and he doesn’t appear to eat or drink-he treats them like props. He’s really hard to see, although he’s not invisible... it’s almost as if people pretend he isn’t there. Traffic lights turn green for him. Locked doors open without him asking them to. The bad guy, the black sheep, the bastard right royal, the bad dude... you love to hate, except you don't really hate him, because he is far too cool. Deus ex Machina; a walking plot device, he knows the story is about him and he loves every second of it.
Deuce isn’t exactly the God in the Machine; he’s the Deuce.
And now about five thousand words from Nic:
Dramatis Personae
George Bodenham
A businessman who may have had some dealings with some mafia guys… but probably not. Deuce’s first victim.
Moira Bodenham
George’s widow. Moira’s completely shattered by her husband’s death; all she can do is cry and cry and cry… but god help anyone who interrupts her.
Richard Bodenham
George’s brother and business partner. Richard is macho and tough-talking, but also nervous and emotional-he goes from depressed to paranoid as the story progresses.
Sharon Bodenham
Smart, impatient and resourceful, Sharon works in the IT department at a university. You might call her 'feisty', but you'd probably be understating it a bit. You might say that she's difficult to be around, but even though she'll brook no nonsense she cares about her friends and her husband, Richard. Sharon will snap at you if you if you waste her time, but she keeps her head in a crisis and she doesn't hesitate to act.
Alvin Winch
A friend and former employee of Richard and George’s, Alvin’s a family man who has gone on to work for a big firm. Even so, George helped him acquire an account with the Tortelli Holdings, who might, just maybe, be mafia. Or, you know, just kind of Italian. Alvin’s a bit of a wuss, but he’ll do what he can to protect his family and friends.
Lydia Winch
Alvin’s wife, Lydia, is a bit of a Stepford model. She’s perky and upbeat and resilient, no matter what.
Well, maybe not quite.
Ali Nahas
Ali’s a single guy a bit younger than the rest of the group. He’s a 3D artist by day and a ladykiller by night. Lock up your daughters.
Detective Remmel
Police Detective Remmel is practically retarded. He’s slow, stupid, and obvious. He’s the joke of the Homicide department, and no other cops will partner with him. Naturally, he’s in charge of the investigation into George’s death.
Deuce
Deuce kills people for pleasure. He doesn’t speak, but he whistles or hums sometimes. He likes coffee and cigarettes, although he doesn’t smoke and he doesn’t appear to eat or drink-he treats them like props. He’s really hard to see, although he’s not invisible... it’s almost as if people pretend he isn’t there. Traffic lights turn green for him. Locked doors open without him asking them to. The bad guy, the black sheep, the bastard right royal, the bad dude... you love to hate, except you don't really hate him, because he is far too cool. Deus ex Machina; a walking plot device, he knows the story is about him and he loves every second of it.
Deuce isn’t exactly the God in the Machine; he’s the Deuce.
And now about five thousand words from Nic: