Chapter One

 “DOC!!!!!!!!!!”  Jon yelled.

 “What the hell is wrong?” Doc replied.

 “This?! It was just delivered.” Jon handed Doc a box about  8’ x 3” and looked inside. What he found was a decapitated naked Ken doll with Barbie’s head drenched in blood.

“Oh SHIT! This is the fourth one since Florida. Who’s the nut case you pissed off?”

“If I knew that, this would stop?!” Jon replied pissy.

 “Okay, okay we’re going to have to get the police involved now whether you want to or not. I’m not having my lead singer end up like “John Lennon!” Doc yelled as he left Jon’s room.

Doc got a hold of the local police and they came to the hotel they were staying in. Lt. Brown of the San Diego police department got the group together who’s leader was just a kid. He was about twenty-three years of age, long wavy dirty blonde hair past his shoulders with blonde highlights. His name was Jon Bon Jovi (Bongiovi was his given name). The members of the same name Bon Jovi were also there starting with the lead guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist Dave Bryan (Rashbaum), drums Tico Torres, and bass player Alec John Such. Town spoke with they’re manager Doc McGhee who was a short stout man, pudgy and wears a mustache.

Lt. Brown asked how long this was going on. Doc answered. “Well since Florida.  We had three of them there.” He said looking at Jon.

 “Why wasn’t this reported to the Florida police?” Lt. Brown asked.

 “We didn’t want the attention and to it affect the tour. You see, right now Bon Jovi is an opening act and we didn’t want this to affect the headliners. And well you see they’re about to be headliners themselves in a few months.” Doc answered. Town just shook his head in disbelief. He couldn’t understand why some people didn’t want to report things of importance when it would be a nuisance to them.

 “Well I think it’s about time. Look I’ll take this downtown and have it examined and see if we can get any prints off of this. Did anyone touch the doll?” Lt. Brown asked.

 “No.” Doc answered.

“Good I’ll contact you in a few days and in the meantime I would take this seriously. Someone really doesn’t like you and it looks like it has deadly consequences. Do you have any security?” Town asked them.

Doc answered, “Just the headliners security but we don’t want to get them involved yet.”  Brown again just shook his head in frustration.

“Well I do know these private investigators that might be able to help in the meantime. Their names are Rick and A.J. Simon. Here’s their card call them. Call them.” Lt. Brown insisted.

 “Thank you Lt. Brown. I’ll get right on that.” Doc said and escorted Brown out.

 When Doc finally reentered the room Jon asked him, “Doc are you really taking this seriously? I mean it’s probably just a prank.” Jon said not believing what he was hearing.

 “Jon, I think Lt. Brown is right. I’ll take care of this. I’ll set up a meeting with these Simon’s and see what they can do. In the meantime you guys have a sound check to do.” Doc replied slapping Jon on the back.

It was the next morning and Rick and A.J were in their office. A.J was fighting with Rick about the bills and how he always spends too much.” You always buy crap that either doesn’t work or we don’t end up using!” A.J. shouted.

“I do not! And we do need this!” Rick retaliated.

 “When the hell are we going to use a, what the hell do you call this?” A. J. asked.

 “It’s a..” but Rick didn’t finish when there was a knock at the door. “Come in!” Rick yelled. Doc entered with Jon in tow.

 “Yes, is this Simon & Simon Investigations?” Doc asked.

            A.J. spoke up. “Yes, yes it is. Can we help you gentlemen with anything?” A.J. said as he looked at Jon and the way he was dressed. You see Rick and A.J are brothers but completely different. A.J. is a preppy, well-dressed man in his early thirty’s and well Rick is very laid back kind of an Oscar to A.J.’s Felix. Rick is in his early forties about ten years older than A.J. They started their P.I. business in the early eighties. So Jon’s appearance seemed stranger to the brothers as was theirs to them. “Excuse all the yelling, just brotherly love. What can we do for you?” A.J. asked.

As they sat down Doc began “Well a Lt. Brown suggested that we come and talk to you. We’ve gotten some, weird presents in the last few months but I believe now we should take this seriously.” Doc said telling them about the dolls and how he’s afraid that Jon’s life is in danger.

Rick started “Well you should take this seriously this is just SICK. Do you know if anyone wants to hurt you? Like an old girlfriend or any guys, boyfriends that maybe you….” How could Rick put this delicately? “Screwed?”

  “Oh nice!” Jon replied angrily.  “I not GAY!” Jon angrily replied, stood and under his breath said “Asshole!”

 “Excuse me! Well how do you want me to put?” Rick said sternly.

 A.J. jumped in. “Okay that’s enough. Look we want to help but you have to be honest with us. We’re going to need to know everything and every dirty little secret. Everyone around you, who works for you.” Looking at Doc “You’ll need to get us a list of everyone you can think of that may be suspicious. It could be anyone that works for you or any hanger ons.  We’ll need a good cover, one is to set us up as employees so we can look around without being disturbed.” he was saying when the door slammed open.

“That’s IT!  Rick next time you want me to drop off a package with Carlos make sure his over sex nephew isn’t THERE!” she screamed. She was twenty-three years old, long brown hair that went to her waist but was in a ponytail right now. She dresses like any twenty-three old would for her cute frame. Her personality was like both of her brothers combined.

“What the hell happened! I’ll kill Chet!” Rick yelped.

“He’s a little sicko but I took care of him. Carlos will be calling you later!” She said as she rubbed the fist that she made and then looked around and saw the young man staring at her.” What the hell are you looking at?!” she snapped at him, but before either of them could respond, A.J. jumped up and introduced his sister.  

 “Doc McGhee, Jon Bon Jovi, our sweet little sister, Mary Simon.” A.J. told them trying to hide his amusement.

 “Ohhh sorry I didn’t know we had clients” she said now feeling a little foolish the way she came plowing into the office. Jon was now eyeing her up and down thinking to himself that she was cute and feisty. She saw him looking at her again and now she was really angry, probably due more to what happened with Chet than Jon. “What the hell are you looking at!” She snapped again.

 “Believe me Nothing!” He retorted.

  “They came here because Jon here is receiving death threats. Hon.” Then he looked over to Rick as if he could read his mind. Rick just looked back and nodded and said “You tell her and them. I’m not getting my teeth knocked out.”

Mary looked at her brothers with a fear in her eyes. “Tell me what?!”

A.J. looked at Doc and asked, “Doc does Jon have a girlfriend?” he asked.

“No, why?” Doc told him wearily.

  “Well he does now.” A.J. said with a smile.

 “Oh wait a minute, I’d like to have a say into this.” Jon retorted as he turned to look at her. Mary just gave him a dirty look.

“That’s a great idea.” Doc thought. Turning to Jon, “We can just tell everyone you’ve known her for a while but didn’t say anything. We can get right on this. Is there anything else Jon and I can do?” Doc replied.

 “Hey don’t I have a say in this?” Jon retorted.

“No.” was all Doc had to say.

“Just get our credentials set up and we can start right away. How’s this afternoon?” A.J. asked.

 “No problem. Meet us at the auditorium about one o’clock. And I’ll have everything set.” Doc replied.

 “Just a minute!” Jon Yelped again.

 “What the Hell is going on?” Mary questioned as her heart sank.

 Rick replied “Don’t worry we’ll fill you in.” said Rick, and then looking at Doc “We’ll see you then.” Doc escorted a very angry and confused Jon out of the office while the boys explained the situation to they’re sister.

 “OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why do I have to play babysitter to him? Why can’t I just snoop like you guys? Besides I don’t think he likes me.” she stated.

 A.J. replied “Because, neither Rick nor I could play the part of the girlfriend. We’d just look really silly!” A.J. smirked.

 “Very Funny!” Mary shot back not being a very happy camper.

  Rick interrupted “And that’s all you’re going to do. Play the part of the girlfriend. Nothing else! Got it.”

 “Please, I’m a professional. Plus I’m not attracted to him. Do you see his HAIR! Not my type. You know that.”

“Well let’s keep it that way” Rick retorted. Mary just gave a disgusted look back at him.

A.J. continued” It doesn’t matter if he likes you or not. We need someone close to him to keep an eye on him.” A.J. chuckled.

“FINE!” she said not happy.

“Look he’ll get over it. He has too; his life is at stake and for the rest of the bands. Besides you’ll be able to go places that Rick and I can’t so that’s going to help greatly. Now go home and get dress appropriately OK.”

 Rick looked at A.J. “What do you mean appropriately?”

 “The way he was dressed or how all these kids dress for that type of AGE GROUP.”

Rick wasn’t too happy about sending his “SWEET AND INNOCENT” little sister to the wolves, especially since he knows how these BOYS think. But A.J. was right as usual and knew his sister wasn’t stupid. They trained her and she knew what she was doing. He hoped. Twelve-thirty came around and they were driving into the parking lot where McGhee was waiting for them.

 “Hi, I have everything all set up for you. Rick, you’re going to be part of the crew and I set A.J. up as part of the security team. I hope that’s alright?”

“That’s fine. Why don’t we get going so we can set up our covers. Doc if you can escort Mary, we’ll appreciate it. Just tell your boy not to get any funny ideas or he’ll have to answer to us.” Rick stated. Mary shot him a dirty look as though they didn’t trust her.

“No problem. All set?” Doc asked. Mary shook her head yes.

“So is there anything I should know about Jon? I mean I’ll need to know so I don’t screw up anything. My brothers need this to look believable.” Mary said uneasily.

 “Let’s see, he’s like any other guy, he’s from New Jersey, twenty-three years old, and he started this band about five years ago. Oh, David Rashbaum is his childhood friend but Richie Sambora is his best friend and song writing partner. And there are at least about two dozen fan girls after each concert, even though they’re just the opening act.” Doc explained to her.

 “Great!”

 “You don’t look or act like you want to do this? Is there something wrong?” he asked her.

“No, no. Everything is okay. Really. I just don’t think he’s that crazy about me being his pretend “GIRLFRIEND.”

 “No that’s not it. He just feels responsible for everyone. And if you tell him that I think he’s scared, I’ll deny it.” Doc said as he smirked.

“Men!” she said rolling her eyes.

 “Right.” Doc said chuckling.  They started inside and to where the guys were rehearsing. The guys were in the middle of “She Don’t Know Me” when Doc and Mary enter the hall.

 “Uhuh, not bad” she said looking at Jon.

 Doc just smiled and said’ “Yeah, that kid is definitely going to be a star!” She just stood there staring at Jon when he noticed them and stopped singing. The other guys were bewildered as to why Jon stopped singing. They were used to having an audience, especially young girls. But Doc brought this one in himself and Jon stopped cold as they were watching.

“Guys, I want you to meet Mary Simon.” They all said hello and Doc said to Jon whispering, “I want you to play nice, got it!”

“Yes Sir!” as he rolled his eyes.  

“I want to see all of you in the recreation room in five.” And led Mary out with him.

Richie looked over to Jon and said “Jon she’s not bad. If you don’t want to play her boyfriend, I’ll be glad to” he said slyly.

“Very funny, Sambora. Come on let’s go before Doc sends out a search party.”Richie just laughed as they all left to go the rec. room. When they entered not only was Doc and Mary there but so were Rick and A.J. 

A.J. started and explained to the rest of them why they were here and not to expose their covers. “It’s very imperative that everyone believes Jon and Mary are together and just not a one night stand or a layover.  Whoever is doing this needs to know that Mary is his girlfriend and that a bull’s eye will be on her back as well. So we need all of your cooperation so neither of them gets hurt, or any of you.”

Rick continued “A.J. and I are going to snoop around and see if anyone talks. Hopefully we can end this quickly so any information that any of you can remember, find and tell us immediately.” He stretched.

They all shook their heads in agreement. The band went back to rehearsal and this time Mary went with them. As they entered, Jon put his arm around Mary’s waist and introduced her to the crew.  She tightened up but knew she had to pull this off. Jon could feel her body tighten and laughed to himself. He thought maybe that this wasn’t going to be too bad but maybe a little fun also. He could tell she was a little uncomfortable and he was going to play this to the hilt. They all said Hi and didn’t question Jon as to why she just suddenly showed up. They knew Jon was secretive and they wanted to keep their jobs. 

Mary watched Jon and the band rehearse and saw how Jon was a perfectionist when it came to make sure that everything was just so, the music, the stage, the instruments and the vocals. She wondered how can someone have this anal perfectionism and then put up all these walls and be ‘How can she put it, ‘ be a real JERK to her and her brothers when all they were doing is trying to protect him. He acted like it would kill him to be nice or be even concerned for his safety and the others.  But she was going to be nice because deep down there was something about him she liked but didn’t want to say anything out loud or to herself for that matter.

When they were threw, Jon and the guys led her back to the recreation room so they could all just mellow before the gig tonight. Again he escorted her with his arm around her waist. She gently shrugged him off and took his hand instead. Jon just got a big kick out of this and decided he was going to have some fun with her. She was looking around as Jon watched her and thought it might be funny to try and rile her a little. He winked at Richie and he just shook his head. He got up and walked over to her as she was looking at some of the women who were throwing themselves at the band, shaking her head when she jumped as Jon threw his arms around her waist and started to nibble her left ear lope.

“What the hell are you doing?” she asked as she jumped a little.

“What the hell do you think I’m doing? We have to show everyone that we’re together, right? So I’m just getting into character. And I suggest you start getting into character too.”

 He was enjoying this much too much she thought.  As she rolled her eyes, she turned around to face him as he had this devilish grin on his face. Quietly she said “Well I’d be careful if I was you; because my brothers said to play a part but not to get to into it otherwise they’re going to KICK YOUR ASS!”

 Leaning into her face “I’m so scared. They work for me. Not the other way around.” He said smugly.

“You keep thinking that. You haven’t seen how protective they are of me and one word from me and your ass is mine!” she stated with a slight smile.

 “Really! I didn’t think you were thinking of my ass!” he said smugly.

 “Ewe! Not funny!  But we need to talk. NOW! Where can we go?” she asked him pissed.

 “Well I have some ideas.” he said waggling his eyes.

“Really?” she said disgustedly.

 “Umm follow me.” He said smartly then yelled out “Guys chill out and I’ll see you guys an hour before we go on. Lemma don’t be LATE!” Dave looked hurt at the comment but then went back to whatever he was doing to his female friend. “Come on we’ll have to go back to the hotel. That’s the only place we can get some privacy and then some.” He smiled. Mary just shook her head but didn’t want to get into it with him in front of his band.

 Richie yelled out before they left. “Jon just stick a tie or something on the doorknob so I don’t interrupt you guys.” He winked as they left the room. Jon just laughed as Mary shot him a disgusted look. 

“Should I even ask?”

 “We share a room that’s why he said that. He’s just being a smart ass. That’s all. Come on.” And escorted her out to the car.

Jon asked for his car and as they waited and asked “So what do you want to talk about anyway?”

 “I’m not one of your little whores. So get that though you thick skull. I’m here to try and help you, so don’t GRAB me like that AGAIN!” but he interrupted her before she could finish.

“Whoa! Whoa! I don’t think of you as a Whore or anything else for that matter! I’m just playing a part, remember?! Your brothers said to act like boyfriend, girlfriend.” He said a little shocked.

 “Well I don’t think they would have liked you coming up behind me and grabbing my ass.” She told him not to happy.

 “They didn’t say how to pay B&G now did they?” he smirked. The ride back to the hotel was quiet as they both sat in their juices. They reached his room and when he opened it there were two naked dolls hanging from the ceiling fan. One a Ken doll with a Barbie head and the other a Barbie doll both dripping with blood. Mary quickly slammed the door behind her as Jon just stood there in disbelievement.

 Mary dryly asked “Still don’t believe your life is in danger?” He turned and just gave her a disappointing and disgusted look and she added “Well it looks like it’s just not you anymore?!” she said referring to the Barbie hanging next to Ken.

Jon asked “Do you think that’s real blood.” He said looking a little queasy.  She felt bad for him knowing he’s never been in this kind of situation before.

 “Well… the blood on the other doll was pig’s blood so I think that’s what this is too.” She said hoping. “Let me call Town and my brothers. They’ll take care of this.”

“Wait! Who’s Town?” Jon asked a little confused at the name.

“Oh, Lt. Brown. That’s what we call him. His nickname is Downtown Brown.” She explained to him Town’s name.

 “Oh.” Jon said still kind of in shock. “Are you going to be Okay?” she asked. He just shook his head yes slowly.

Mary made the calls and they waited for the guys to get to the hotel. 

“Oh, shouldn’t I call Doc. I think he should know about this.” Jon said.

“NO!  Rick said to wait till they get here before we let anyone else know about this.” she stated.

“But Doc’s the one who got in touch with the police in the first place?”

 “I know. But we don’t want this to get out just yet…. Hey are you sure you’re Okay?” but before he could answer there was a knock on the door with Rick loudly stating it was them. Mary went to let them in. Town, Rick and A.J.’s eyes went straight to the dolls hanging on the fan.

“Well isn’t this interesting.” Rick said frowning. Then turned to the others. “Well that didn’t take long did it? And now we have a friend with Ken.” Turning to Jon, “We’re going to need the people you two were with since we left. Seeing this looks like it’s meant for the two of you.”

 “Okay I’ll have Jon put that together.” Mary said staring at the singer who still seemed to be in shock. “Jon! Jon! Are you Okay?” she asked.

“Excuse me?... Oh yeah I’m fine.” He went on to asked if he should let Doc and the guys know about this?

Town said, “No let’s just keep this between the five of us.”

“Why?” Jon asked?

 A.J. responded “Because one: this was done very quickly and two: not a lot of people could of known you were coming back here.”

Mary looked at the guys “No one knew except for Jon and I. Oh and the guys. I forgot Richie made that wiseass crack to you.”

A.J. said “Well then we’ll need to know who was in the room with you guys too then.” But what Jon hadn’t realized and that the others did was it could be anyone in the Bon Jovi association who had a grudge with Jon or romantic feelings for him. It all came down to who was stalking him now.