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Gabriel, poolside. Troy was a cocky but friendly millionaire. His wealth gave Troy confidence and a relatively carefree outlook on life. He had finished college with a business degree a few years ago and was managing his inheritance; a Torrance apartment complex and a Chatsworth condo community were the largest parts of his asset portfolio. That job didn’t seem to stress him too much, and left him a lot of time for his primary interest; his fiancée, Lisa. She was a stunningly beautiful brunette from a middle class family who grasped with pleasure her role in life — to keep Troy happy. She seemed to be doing her part well. They seemed to be totally in love with each other. I learned that Troy and Lisa split their time between his garage apartment here in Beverly Hills, their three-bedroom condo in Chatsworth, and Troy’s mother’s home in Malibu. Clearly, Troy enjoyed life and, why not? He was a millionaire. He had a gorgeous, caring fiancée. And, he had a mother, stepmother and a half sister who adored having him as the man in their lives.
    Nothing was as I expected it. Troy liked Bambi and loved Tawny and enjoyed hanging out with them. There were no negative vibes in the House of Gabriel; not yet.
    Later, after my welcoming dinner, I was seated in the mansion’s living room with Bambi.
    I said, “I think about Sid’s death a lot. I don’t think I’ve gotten over it yet.”
    Bambi said, “I do too. I miss Sid every day.”
    I said, “You were very kind to me when it all happened. Thank you.”
    â€œYou’re welcome.”
    â€œBut, umm…”
    â€œWhat’s up Stevie? Tell me.”
    â€œWell, I’ve decided to write a book about the whole investigation. I think it might help me, to get over it, to move on, but, also to understand why it happened.”
    Bambi said, “I think that’s a good idea. Do you need my help?”
    â€œYes, I was going to ask you, but you beat me to it.”
    â€œWhat help were you thinking of?”
    â€œI just wanted to talk, to review everything, your life with Sid. I don’t want to be too personal, if that’s OK?”
    â€œSure, maybe I could write too. I’ve been thinking of doing that for Tawny. She has so few memories of her father.”
    â€œYes, that’s a good idea. Why don’t we talk over the next couple of days and I’ll take notes? I’ve also brought a small audio recorder, if that’s OK?”
    â€œStevie, don’t worry. I trust you. And, I think it’s more than OK. I love the idea. Some of the memories are a little racy, especially of my R-rated movies and exotic dancing days, so I’ll have to edit as I go for you and for Tawny.”
    Then, Bambi laughed.
    As things turned out, I wished I had more time to talk to Bambi.
    I spent two fun days with the Gabriels before I visited Edie in Tucson. We went to the beach, saw the sights and shopped, rode on their horses that they boarded at a stable north of Burbank, dined at a modern restaurant high in the hills above the L.A. basin, and talked about life for hours.
    The weather was perfect, the surf warm and inviting, and Bambi and Tawny were wonderful companions. Life was good in L.A.
    Our conversations covered all kinds of topics about people and places. Bambi told me how she met Sid Gabriel. She spoke about their movies and times together before their affair started. Then, one night, Sid and Edie met Bambi at Modern Girls. During a lap dance with Sid, he invited Bambi back to his estate. She surprised herself by saying yes.
    She confirmed that she got pregnant the first weekend that they slept together. It happened the first morning. Sid’s son, Troy, was at his mother’s, Edie was somewhere, maybe back in her pool house, and she and Sid were alone in his big bed. They woke together and made love.
    â€œIt wasn’t just sex, Stevie. We all know what that’s like. No, Sid really