Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 1

"Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 1" is the first episode of the first season of Privates, a segment of It's All Been Done Radio Hour. It was the third segment of Show XXXIX. It was performed on September 8th, 2018. It was released as podcast episode 193.
Written by Jerome Wetzel
Directed by Nick Arganbright
Next episode: "Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 2"
== The Story ==
Detective Jake Cotton is in his office late at night, alone, as the rain pours down outside. He is drinking and thinking of Dame Judy Bench, his ex-girlfriend.
Then Judy enters, and they banter for a bit before she reveals she needs his help. Their relationship woes enter into the conversation, but she eventually gets around to telling him that her pet leopard, Spot, was missing when she arrived home this evening. She is sure the cat has been stolen.
Jake's first suspect is Dame Cordelia Bench, Judy's mother, who always wanted Spot's pelt, and tried to buy the animal many times. Judy says that Cordelia is out of the country, and besides, she loves her daughter.
Jake agrees to find Spot. Judy asks why, when things ended so badly between them. Jake expresses he hopes they can begin again, but Judy resists, despite admitting to having trouble moving on from him. She felt like he didn't give her enough attention. She leaves, with Jake determined to do the right thing and help.
== Guest Starring ==
* Kristin Green as Dame Judy BenchCategory:Privates Season 1
== Re-run ==
This episode was re-run at the Columbus Arts Festival 2019, with Sean Taylor guest narrating. It was not changed substantially.
== Trivia ==
* Judy's pet leopard is inspired by Carol(et.al.)'s pet ocelot from the television show Archer.
* Keith always wore a trench coat and hat while performing as Jake, but most pictures taken for the series are done during the final run-thru, and Keith prefers to save his costumes as a surprise for the actual performance.