"Surprise!" The shout felt like a gale-force wind to my face, except friendlier, warmer, and with a lot more smiles. So...not really like wind at all.

I dropped my jaw and gasped, throwing my hands over my mouth as I looked out at the sea of friends and family. "What?" I squealed.

Detective Palmer, who stood in the corner of my crowded kitchen, winked.

In my head, I bowed while my imaginary audience applauded my performance. Hollywood, I'm still waiting for your ...