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Archives - Paul Williams - 1999-2001

See also: 'Bug' Williams

August 1999

A Lucky Break?
(Genoa City, 8/23) -- Lynn "Yes-Boss" Basset and Detective Paul "Clueless" Williams were informed by Katherine Sterling her granddaughter Mackenzie Reynolds is getting "restless". Could Clueless speed up the search for Brock Reynolds? Clueless assured Sterling her case is his "top priority" but doesn't have much to go on. Contacting the kid's mother would be a great help. Unfortunately, Sterling wants to find son Brock Reynolds but contacting the mother would open a new can of worms which is not what she had in mind. But Sterling did provide the number of an agency Brock may have been with at one time. Yes-Boss got on the phone, called the agency, but didn't learn anything. A supervisor will call back. In a flash the phone was ringing. "Speak up! Who? Hard to hear you. Yes" Clueless said then turning to Yes-Boss said "this may be our lucky break."

Clueless In Genoa City?
(Genoa City) -- Detective Paul "Clueless" Williams informed Katherine Chancellor Sterling how good he is at finding people which is a major reason Sterling should agree to let him tag along with her to India. The jaws on many Genoa City residents dropped when they heard that Williams actually had the gall to make such a claim. What the Genoa City News is trying to figure out is; who has Clueless found? He couldn't even find his own father for crying out loud! It took Mrs. Clueless (a.k.a. the Bug) to spot dear old Carl Williams during a short break between planes in Norfolk, VA. Clueless also was unable to find Millie Johnson without a bunch of inept helpers who bumbled the search and didn't get back on track until Nick Newman blew into Madison, WI., to help. Clueless had similar problems finding Alice Johnson. 

In daze gone by, Clueless went looking for Luan Violein's son Kimo. Luan was the old war-time love Jack Abbott fell in love with, had a baby with, claimed he would never love another woman and then married Nikki Newman!  Again, Clueless failed miserably. It took the crusader Bug about four days to find Kimo in the jungles of Vietnam which Kimo's own mother had searched four years without success. Clueless went in search of Nathan Hastings when Hastings disappeared with little Nate but again was unable to bring him home. To be fair to Clueless, years and years ago, he did find Victor Newman's mother, with lots of help from Nikki Newman. However, he is one detective people would not hire to find the public library! 

The Clueless Detective Agency and Alarm Company appears to be thriving but how can it when Clueless is rarely on a job? Still, faithful secretary Lynn "Yes-Boss" Bassett works days and nights billing people. Now, Clueless and Katherine Sterling are going to India to find Brock Reynolds. Of course, they know the company for whom Brock is working so that should narrow it down. Will Brock leave his work to return to Genoa City? Will Katherine tell him about daughter Mackenzie? How many more kids does Brock have scattered around the world in all those third world countries? And lastly, how will Jill Abbott react to Brock's return? He was her friend, her only friend, back in the days at the Chancellor Estate when Jill acted as a companion to Katherine. Could they rekindle something?

September 1999

No News

October 1999

Trapped Workers Rescued!
(New Delhi, India) -- After days of not knowing if they were going to live or die, local peasants and crusade workers including world renown Brock Reynolds, son of Katherine Chancellor Sterling, have reportedly been set free after India's right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, apparently won India's month long elections. Vajpayee lost a confidence motion by one vote in April, has been plagued by violence that has cost an estimated 95 lives, and will return to power. Most of those killed died in three states in northeast India - Manipur, Assam and Tripura -- in clashes between rival party supporters and in attacks by separatist militants trying to enforce election boycotts. Half a million troops, police and officials were deployed in 10 states to try to ensure safe and fair elections. "We haven't seen Mr. Brock. That could be good news. Then again, it could be bad but we didn't see his body so he must be around here somewhere. There is so much confusion" Abdula Brouhaha, a refugee coordinator at a remote Indian help center told the Genoa City News in a telephone interview. "One of the chiefs did tell me the last time he spoke with Mr. Brock there was mention of leaving the country. I don't know what else to tell you" Brouhaha added.

No Word On Trapped Villagers!
(New Delhi, India) -- "We haven't heard a word from Mr. Brock and some of our people are still trapped outside the compound. The rebels have us surrounded. Mr. Brock tried to help in the rescue but as you know, he was trapped too. All we can do is wait until the rebels abandon their hostilities. There's no telling how long that can take" Abdula Brouhaha, a refugee coordinator at a remote Indian help center told the Genoa City News in a telephone interview as the GCNews sought information regarding the long overdue arrival of Brock Reynolds to Genoa City. Indian officials blamed left-wing guerrillas, who had declared anti-election campaigns, for the violence, but so far have made no arrests. "I may never see my son again. I don't know anything more now about Brock then I did when I left India" Katherine Sterling said when asked if she knew anything about Reynold's status. Hopefully, Reynolds will survive the ordeal in India, return to Genoa City and avoid turning out to be a Carl Williams case. Williams recently returned to Genoa City from Virginia after a long absence but due to a memory loss couldn't remember who he was and returned to tobacco country leaving many questions unanswered.

November 1999

Oops, Clueless Blows It!
(Genoa City Airport) -- Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams was seen at Genoa City International Airport purchasing an airline ticket for Honolulu, Hawaii. Prior to boarding the We Fly You Anywhere Air flight, the GCNews asked the detective if he was going to Hawaii to solve a case. "Oh no, I'm off to the islands to surprise my wife" Williams said. When asked if he knew the GCNews had spoken with Christine 'the Bug' Williams a few days ago and had been told she was returning to Genoa City as soon as possible, Williams said "Yeah, that means this Thursday. I'll be in Hawaii in a few hours. Chris will love me for surprising her and won't have to fly back home alone. So what's your point?" Without listening to our point, Williams boarded his plane. The point is: the Bug has already packed her bags and was seen leaving the Hyatt Regency Waikiki for the next flight out of Honolulu. The crusader will be back in Genoa City while Clueless is still in the air! Nice going...

Loud Sex Cause Neighbor Complaints!
(Bug Nest, Genoa City) -- "I knew the moment Mrs. Williams walked into the lobby it was going to be noisy up there" Abigail Snodgrass told the Genoa City News after noise complaints flooded the switchboard at the police department about loud sexual noise coming from the apartment of Paul and Christine Williams. "She was carrying a bag of rose petals and there was this big grin spread across her face. I've seen that look before and it always means loud sex with that private detective husband of hers. I told them last time I don't appreciate all the noise. I'm no prude mind you. Sex is great but when the grunting, groaning and bed spring creaking is so loud I can hear it in my apartment, that's where I draw the line" Snodgrass added.

"What do you expect? They've been apart from each other for 90-days or so. It's only natural the Williams, or most anyone else for that matter, are going to get into some serious bumping and grinding when they reunite" building manager Larry Stilton said when asked if the condominium association has rules governing loud noise. "No, all we can do is ask the offending party to lower the volume" police officer Mark Tiller told the GCNews. "When I responded to the neighbor complaints it took Mr. Williams some time to open the door. When he did, I noticed rose petals strewn all over the floor and did hear loud grunting way down the hall before I got there but the noise stopped when I knocked on the door. Mr. Williams agreed to keep the noise down so I left. Williams only had small towel covering himself and was obviously still excited but he's in his own home. There wasn't anything else I could do" Tiller said.

"I don't know why some of these people are so uptight" renowned author and sex columnist Elaine Sadisticvich who was visiting in an apartment nearby told the GCNews. "Sex is my favorite subject. But most people are embarrassed to talk about it, even with the person they are doing it with. Did you know men will go by a garden shop and point to the large cactus and say 'Looks like me, huh,' said Sadisticvich. "But women will never go by a donut shop, point to a glazed donut and say 'Hey, looks like me' so what's the problem here?" She added that masturbation, nudity, fantasies and fetishes will also become more mainstream in the years ahead. Fantasies, she said, result from people having less sex with other partners; there becomes a bigger need to do wilder things with that one person. If the noise disturbs the neighbors or otherwise is found to be offensive -- too bad!

Forensic Psychologist Consulted!
(Medical Offices, Genoa City) -- In a remarkable move, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams has sought the services of a forensic psychologist hoping to obtain a profile on the person allegedly stalking Newman Enterprises heiress Victoria Newman. "I've got to move fast on this case. The more help I can get the sooner we can find out why this person is writing so many letters to Ms. Newman. In case you don't know, a forensic psychologist has the unique ability to understand the criminal mind. The psychologist will be able to tell me what, if any, cognitive behavioral intervention might be required and whether or not there are any symptoms of distress the stalker might be experiencing" the ace detective told the Genoa City News.

But, when asked why he thinks the the so-called stalker is thinking in criminal terms, Clueless had no answer. Earlier at his office, Clueless and loyal puppy-dog secretary Lynn "Yes-Boss" Basset searched through Victoria Newman's fan mail until they had found a total of four letters from the stalker. Asked why four letters were needed Clueless again had no answer. Before anyone could say gum shoe, Clueless presented the fan letters in question to Dr. Bruce Cooper. After quick review, Cooper determined the letters are not revealing and advised Clueless to simply continue watching the person sending the letters. Not an easy task for Clueless since he doesn't have a clue who the stalker is.

Never Fear, Clueless Is On The Case!
(Clueless Detective & Alarm Company) -- Unable to solve even the simplest of cases, Detective Paul 'clueless' Williams is expected to be hired soon in an attempt to solve the question; why is one person sending Victoria Newman all those fan letters? "He's the best. My family has used the services of Mr. Williams for as long as I can remember. Yes, it's true I solved the last case Paul worked on for months. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time" Newman Enterprises executive and co-owner of Newman Rocks told the Genoa City News. Newman is expected to present the stalker case to Williams during a meeting Wednesday. Because he hasn't been on a case since his feeble attempt to locate Alice Johnson failed miserably, Clueless is expected to accept. There are some disturbing unanswered questions. Why is a woman who has appeared one time on the front page of a magazine getting so much 'fan' mail and why have the Newman kids determined some harm might be forthcoming because one fan has written more than once? The so-called stalker has not actually pursued his victim and has done nothing more than write a few letters. More importantly, where will Detective Clueless begin his investigation? Fingerprints and a postmark are the only clues.

December 1999

Clueless Seeks Help!
(Newman Enterprises) -- Complete with fingerprint kit and latex gloves, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams ran a complete test on Victoria Newman's latest fan letter searching for a clue which might lead him to the identity of the fashion queen's 'stalker'. Coming up empty-handed, Clueless announced he will take the letter to the forensic lab for further testing.

Not upset by the previous three letters, Ms. Newman suddenly became somewhat paranoid. Gosh Mr. Clueless, if somebody went to all the trouble to hide their fingerprints that person must be up to no good. Nodding his head in agreement, Clueless concluded he needs a second opinion. And not just any opinion but that of the Bug! Meantime at an undisclosed location, Victoria's fan was writing another letter.

Bug Trouble Ahead?
(Genoa City) -- Prior to his wife leaving Genoa City on business, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams had not mentioned anything about his wife acting 'strange' but a few weeks later during a telephone conversation with the critter, Clueless detected there was something strange. His love bug had changed somehow. He didn't know exactly how - just different. After a quick weekend trip to Hawaii, Clueless said again the Bug didn't seem quite right. Again, he couldn't put his finger on it. But,  since the Bug's return from Hawaii, not a single person has mentioned that the Bug seems "changed" somehow.

One thing is for sure, the Bug and Detective Clueless have been having sex like rabbits. Now, word is floating among some insiders there may be trouble ahead in the Williams' marriage. The happy couple have had their troubles in the past but from all aspects it appeared they were back on track and had even discussed having a baby Bug. Could it be the Bug has realized having a clueless detective for a husband wouldn't fit the new image the Bug is said to want?

There have been reports the Bug will soon announce its departure from Legal Aid moving to Newman Enterprises full time. Dealing with problems of the poor is no longer appealing. The Bug wants in on those high-profile cases. Because Clueless supports whatever his wife wants it's unlikely the Bug taking a new job will be the cause of marriage woes. The only possible explanation would be -- a new man in the Bug's life - but who could it be?

Repulsive, Dirty Sex Antics!
Genoa City) --- Ever since that damn Bug returned to Genoa City all it does is have sex anywhere and anytime the mood strikes leading some to speculate the critter is using the female version of Viagra. Egged on by husband Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams, the latest sex act took place right in the Detective and Alarm Company offices! After having their way with each other, the Bug rushed off to see Nina Webster without changing clothes or bothering to shower or even wash its hands. Clueless covered his groin with a sofa throw blanket when a cleaning crew appeared expecting to clean the office. After chasing the cleaners away, Clueless placed the blanket back on the sofa. Watching these two classless ingrates droll all over each other before and after they hump is regurgitating under the best of circumstances but the events in Clueless' office here Tuesday were downright repulsive.

January 2000

Threatened, Gumshoe Sticks To Case!
(Genoa City) -- Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams knew that allowing Nick Newman to stay in his office during a meeting with the Wartman's parole officer would be a mistake and even told Newman to leave but Newman refused. "I want you to back off and let me do my job" Clueless protested. Still, Newman refused promising Clueless he would be quiet. However, when Leo Sylvester began discussing his clients case, Newman made an outburst. "This guy was at my coffee house when the letter showed up in my sister's purse. He tried to kill me in prison" Newman snarled as if what he was saying meant anything.

Sylvester informed both Clueless and Newman there is no reason to pick his client up for questioning based on some vague suspicion and promptly left Clueless' office. "Why didn't you shut up and let me do my job?" a confused Clueless asked Newman. Instead of telling Newman he's sick and tired of working on cases for him only to have Newman throw one of his tantrums, Clueless stood by like a fool as Newman threatened him. "You better find this sicko or I'll hold you personally responsible if anything happens to my sister" Newman bellowed before storming off.

Even after being totally insulted and humiliated, Clueless refused to throw in the towel. He broke out his gum shoes and headed off to Prison Boys Auto Parts store where he asked the Wartman if he is the one writing letters to Newman's sister. "It's your job to find out ... why should I help you?" Wartman said putting Clueless promptly back to square one.

Emergency Interrupts Festive Mood!
(Genoa City) -- At the prestigious ColonRoom restaurant, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams and his ever-loving soul mate, the Bug, were sitting at a table for four celebrating New Years Eve. The Bug was concerned that Nina Webster nor infamous author Tomas del Cerro had shown up to keep their appointed blind date as the Bug had deemed would happen.

Just as the Bug's great hope for the 'new century' was about to vaporize Webster walked in. As the Bug explained Tomas had not appeared Clueless' cell phone rang. A frantic and very goofy Nick Newman was on the line sputtering that something had happened to his sister. Clueless rushed off. Moments later the Bug slithered back to the bug nest leaving Webster and late arrival Tomas to enjoy the evening alone.

At Newman Rocks, Victoria Newman was freaking out after finding a letter in her purse. "He's here! He could have killed me" she bawled as Nick and Sharon Newman hustled Victoria home to the ranch. During the long drive Nick should have told his sister it's her own damn fault another 'fan' letter was dropped into her purse for leaving it on the counter in plain sight but didn't.

At the Newman ranch, everyone tried calming Victoria down. Nick sputtered on and on about beefing up security and hiring a personal bodyguard for Victoria when Detective Clueless appeared. "Would you please get me a plastic bag" Clueless asked Sharon before announcing the 'fan' letter cannot be read until opened at the forensic lab. Amazingly, Sharon knew what a plastic bag is.

Suddenly, Nick blurted out he knows the Wartman is the stalker. Clueless reminded goofy he was told to stay away from the parolee. Not to worry, Clueless has a plan now that the stalker "is out in the open." That said, Clueless returned to the bug nest where a seductive Bug eagerly awaited another chance to work on their special "project."

Back at the Newman ranch Nick instructed his sister to get her stuff. Victoria will move out of the main house and into the outhouse with Nick and Sharon because no doubt, she'll be safer. "I'm going to kill that guy" Nick muttered as Victoria waddled off.

February 2000

Arrest Due In Stalker Case!
The Genoa City News learned that detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams has discovered a clue which is expected to lead to an arrest in the stalker case. "I've been reviewing the security tapes at the auto parts store where the Wartman was employed and Ross Leigh can be seen planting that letter in Wartman's coat" Clueless told the GCNews as he walked into police headquarters. Police Chief Gordon Hurrahs later confirmed "there is enough evidence here on this tape to make an arrest and we intend to do just that!"

March 2000

Baldwin & Williams!
The newest law firm in Genoa City could be just heartbeats away from becoming a reality as Christine 'the Bug' Williams is expected to make a decision soon. "I'm certain Mrs. Williams will hop on board. I can't wait!", an excited Michael Baldwin told the Genoa City News.

Bad News
Relaxing at home after a hard day at the office, the Bug could smell sauerkraut and spare ribs on Detective Clueless' breath and felt the time was right to tell Clueless about Michael Baldwin's job offer. "Are you out of your mind?", Clueless bellowed. After throwing a fit, Clueless slammed the door behind him.

April 2000

Stalker Has Inside Track!
At Newman Enterprises here Monday, detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams reported his latest findings about Ross Leigh and the infamous stalker case to Victoria and Victor Newman. "He [Leigh] went right to his apartment and stayed there. We checked with his neighbors, found nothing in the apartment or any of the trash containers in and around his building that will hook him to being stalker", Clueless moaned. "So we’re at a dead end again", Ms. Newman quipped. "I wouldn’t rule out any of the suspects just yet. I sure would like to know where Ross Leigh’s bail money came from. It may not have been given to him just because someone was his friend. It could have been for an entirely different reason all together", Clueless sputtered as Gary Dawson walked in. "I’m glad you’re here. Paul has just been telling us about Ross. It would help to know where he got the bail money", Ms. Newman spewed which again raised the question, do these people have half a brain between them? When did they rule Dawson out as a suspect? Why do they continue telling everyone their latest strategy?

Totally Brain Dead?
(Genoa City) -- For a private detective, Paul 'Clueless' Williams can only be described as the epitome. The super-sleuth further validated charges of ineptness when he made what might be the most ridiculous statement ever regarding the 'stalker' case Clueless has been trying to solve for weeks.

Clueless blew into his office and told his secretary he has a "hunch" who the stalker is. "Someone had to know the exact amount to come up with for bail money and may have wanted Ross [Leigh] of out jail to divert our attention into thinking he had evidence he wanted to destroy. That means the stalker is on the inside. Maybe right under our nose", Clueless declared without giving any indication who he thinks that person might be.

Stalker Problem - Impotence?
As so-called 'stalker' Gary Dawson remains on the loose and the voice in his head keeps asking, "Why can’t you do it, why, why, why, why Gary, why, why, what’s the matter with you?", the detective supposedly investigating the case sits around on his butt whining about his personal problems. Upset that his wife received an early morning telephone call from attorney Michael Baldwin, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams has made no progress solving the case.

"Just give him some time. My son is trying to accept his wife's recent career change. If he doesn't work something out his marriage may fail and I'll never get the grandchild I want", Mary Williams, the woman who gave birth to Genoa City's bumbling detective told the Genoa City News.

Meantime, some residents at the apartment building where Dawson resides are filing complaints with the building manager. "There's something strange about that guy. The banging on the wall wakes me up at night and I saw him at the garbage shoot one day with a strange look on his face as he thumbed through a Hustler magazine somebody had thrown away. If you ask me, the guy has some sexual problem", tenant Al Stark told the GCNews leading to speculation Dawson's problem involves an inability to obtain an erection.

May 2000

Clueless Detective Investigates Dating Habits
(Genoa City) -- In an effort to find some clue which would help solve Genoa City's infamous stalker case, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams compared notes Thursday with forensic pathologist Dr. Bruce Cooper. The two looked over interview reports Clueless had with people who knew Ross Leigh. Leigh was arrested recently on suspicion of stalking but was later released for lack of evidence. Based on the reports, Cooper and Williams concluded Leigh is not the stalker because "he doesn't seem to have any trouble dating women." The conclusion is expected to be published in the American Journal of Investigators as a breakthrough in methods of discovery. Now, every detective worth his salt will know - people suspected of being stalkers shall be ruled out if it is proven they have a good dating history.

Aerial Command Post Launched!
(Newman Ranch) -- The bizarre events continued to unfold at the Newman ranch Friday as detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams announced the establishment of what was termed, an aerial command post, as the search for Victoria Newman went on. The command post was set up inside the Newman ranch tackyroom recently abandoned by author, Cole Howard, and manned by an array of brilliant minds including Clueless' puppy dog secretary, Lynne (Yes-Boss) Bassett, apparently skilled in map reading.

After reassuring the whimpering Mrs. Nikki Newman her kidnapped daughter will be rescued, Clueless was seen inside the command post where he came up with the brilliant idea of putting two helicopters back into a rural area near Genoa City? Clueless admitted it was "risky" but his hunches have paid off in the past.

Meantime, Mrs. Newman's former husband, Jack Abbott, appeared at the ranch after hearing news of the kidnapping on TV. After issuing his condolences, Abbott answered the telephone when it rang. Hello? Yeah, this is Jack Abbott. I'm one of Mrs. Newman's former husbands. You can tell me anything and I'll pass the news along to Mrs. Newman. The call turned out to be from the Genoa City Police which only called to inform the anxious parties there have been lots of crank calls coming into the police station.

Detective Has Pangs Of Guilt!
(Genoa City) -- The stress of wondering if he'll get credit for solving his first ever case in nearly 20 years, detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams, summoned his wife to the District Attorney's office here Wednesday to whine how Victoria Newman might not have been kidnapped if only he had done more to stop it. Williams' darling wife, Christine 'the Bug' Williams, patronized the detective by saying he shouldn't beat himself up too much. He did all he could do. If not for Clueless, Dawson may never have been exposed.

Stalker Tale Unravels!
(Genoa City) -- The Genoa City News has learned detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams will search so-called stalker Gary Dawson’s apartment this week and will spot the photographs of Victoria Newman on the wall. Looking around, Clueless will also see a special exit which goes out the back way to the garage. Only then will Clueless realize that Dawson abducted Newman.

Meantime, Victor and Nikki Newman will be reunited by fear for their daughter’s life. "We see Victor and Nikki being drawn together in crisis, as parents" says head writer Kay Alden. Victor will offer his estranged wife strength and she in turn is happy to draw from it. The situation could potentially pull the couple together again. Victor’s current flame, Ashley Abbott, will privately offer her support, and understands Victor’s need to be with Nikki during these troubled times.

Meantime, Nick and Sharon Newman remain unaware of what’s going on partly because of a malfunctioning cell phone. Clueless tries tracking down Nick, hoping he might be able to know where Dawson may have taken Victoria.

Dawson doesn’t really want to hurt Victoria, claiming he truly loves her but he's going off the deep end, losing control as well as his grip on reality. Adding to Victoria's confusion, Gary rambles about his ex-love Gabrielle. "His past and present slowly begin to collide. He’s beset by memories of a terrible experience, and in this crisis situation, he begins to have difficulty separating Victoria from his former lover." As Dawson begins to fall apart before Victoria’s eyes, she realizes that she must use her limited mental and physical energy to break free. "She is tied-up, and part of the time gagged", says Alden.

Nick finally finds out what has happened while he was away and rushes home to help. Nick suspects he may know where Dawson has taken his sister. Victoria’s situation grows even more perilous. When she is finally able to let out a terrified scream, will anyone hear?

Clueless Hailed 'Hero' - All Praise Clueless!
(Genoa City) -- Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams and his wife, Christine 'the Bug', were somewhat humiliated when they walked into Newman Rocks, Genoa City's only college coffee house by day, club for all ages by night, and heard co-owner Sharon Newman introduce Clueless to the crowd as "the man of the hour." Newman added, "He's a real hero. He saved Victoria." As the crowd broke out in applause Nick Newman added what a great job Clueless did to save his sister from kidnapper Gary Dawson. In fact, it was by sheer accident that Clueless happened to be present when Newman got a hunch which led him to his sister's whereabouts. After thanking the crowd and telling the Newman's to call again if there is ever another crisis, Clueless and the Bug returned to their home where the Bug whipped out a special gift. Clueless opened it and pulled out a photo of the Bug for his desk. Inscribed on the photo were the words, "You'll always be my hero."

June 2000

No news

July 2000

SPERM - PRESENT & ACCOUNTED FOR!
(Genoa City) -- Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams and his wife, Christine 'the Bug', have reportedly filled out medical history forms at a local fertility clinic here in a preparation to determine if there is a baby bug in their future.

A doctor informed the couple it's a good thing they have been having sex whenever and wherever during the past year because most fertility clinics won't even talk to anyone who hasn’t been trying for at least eight months.

Looking over the forms, the doctor noticed the detective was once involved in a car accident which left Clueless impotent for a brief time. A sperm count was suggested before proceeding.

Clueless was taken off to another room where he was given an array of sexually explicit material. It took some time, but Clueless was able to manipulate his thumb and fingers just right to produce a sizeable sperm sample. "He almost filled the cup!", a clinic nurse remarked.

After testing, the doctor reported a normal sperm count but made it clear Clueless will have to produce another sample next month.

August 2000

Sore Boobs Equal Baby?
Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams became excited here Tuesday when, as he hugged his "beautiful bride", Mrs. Christine 'The Bug' Williams jumped in pain.
"Isn’t that a sign we’re expecting", Clueless asked. The Bug cautioned her husband not to jump to any conclusions and indicated a baby bug is the last thing she wants right now.

Detective Tells All!
Fresh from a trip to Montana, aspiring writer Nina Webster went straight from the airport to the office of detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams Tuesday hoping to find Christine 'Bug' Williams.

Had Webster first checked with the Bug's office she would have known the Bug was in and avoided learning some very intimate information about her friend.

Perhaps the only man in the world to reveal details of his wife's menstrual cycle, Clueless proudly told Webster that the Bug has missed its period which can only mean a baby Bug is on the way!

September 2000

Tension Mounts!
Will the Bug take a pregnancy test or won't it? That was the big question Tuesday as detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams pleaded with his wife to take the damn test.

"It’s too soon. I’m only a couple of days late. I want to wait for a few more days," the grumpy Bug said.

"This time we have symptoms and my mother gave me some advice. She's anxious to have a grandchild," detective Williams persisted.

Before the Bug could comment further, Clueless' secretary, Lynne 'Yes-Boss' Bassett popped in with news of an emergency with a security system recently installed for a new client.

Because Clueless' does not employ technicians to deal with the alarm systems he sells on the side, he had to rush off.

Before leaving, Clueless made the Bug promise to wait for his return before taking the test. "I want to be with her when she takes the test. Wouldn’t it be exciting if we’re pregnant," Clueless asked.

It's Official!
After checking the result of a home pregnancy test here Thursday, Christine 'the bug' Williams made it official, she's pregnant!

The expectant father, detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams, was beside himself when the girl of his dreams announced, "Well Daddy, what do you want a boy or a girl?"

"It happened! We're pregnant!", Clueless crowed and went on to say, "I can’t believe this. Should we start calling people? No, we should do it in person. I want to see their reaction. This baby is going to change our lives."

The proud mother to be said the news of their good fortune will be officially announced at the RoadKill Cafe during a birthday party for detective Clueless.

Bug Poops On Party!
As a special Spanish/Mexican dinner baked away in the kitchen of her otherwise Italian eatery, RoadKill Cafe owner Gina Roma pressed detective Paul Williams Tuesday for the real reason he had selected her establishment for entertaining guests.

Roma's questioning was interrupted when Mary Williams asked, "Wouldn't you want to do something special to celebrate my son's birthday?"

Roma said yes and scurried off to check on the Torta alla Pasqualina as Lynne 'Yes-Boss' Bassett, Nina Webster and Tomas del Cerro arrived.

After dinner and the opening of gifts, the detective and his wife, Christine 'the Bug' Williams, stood up and made the grand announcement that they will be parents of a baby bug in nine months.

"I'm going to be a grandmother," Mary Williams exclaimed and profusely thanked the Bug for making her proud. As congratulations beamed around the table the Bug stepped back slightly and looked at the surrealist scene.

"So how about desert? You're eating for two now," Mr. Williams reminded his lovely wife snapping her back to reality. "If you don't mind, I want to go home," the Bug said causing a cloud of poop to fall on what otherwise had been a festive party.

Love On The Rocks?
The Genoa City News has learned Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams will soon make plans to leave Genoa City when he finds out his wife, Christine 'the Bug' Williams, never really wanted to have a baby.

The truth rears its ugly head when the Bug refuses to go to a fertility clinic. Taking a cue from Neil Winters, Clueless charges the Bug with putting career before family. Distraught, the Bug turns to Michael Baldwin for comfort.

Like a knife stuck in his back and twisted over and over again, the pain is expected to cause Williams to leave town in order to sort out his confusion. Before leaving, Clueless leaves a note for the Bug in which he writes their marriage is at stake.

Experience Of A Life Time
Up with the chickens, detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams was spotted at the local Barnes & Noble book store here Thursday picking out baby books for his recently announced pregnant wife, Christine 'the Bug' Williams.

"The guy kept pounding on the door so we let him in," a B&N spokesman explained when asked how Clueless obtained the books before the store even opened for business.

People elsewhere we just getting out of bed having breakfast when Clueless returned home and saw from the look on his wife's face she wants another pregnancy test.

Not wanting to pay skyrocketing prices for office visits at their regular doctor, Clueless called a local clinic and was not at all surprised to learn there was an opening in about thirty minutes!

Before they could get away meddling Mary Williams arrived with her son's old baby bassinet! The elder Mrs. Williams noticed the Bug wasn't looking very happy and assured her that in time, the Bug will come to appreciate, "The experience of a life time".

Detective Shocked!
Detective Paul Williams was shocked Friday when medical clinic doctor, Mario Graziano, confirmed his worst fear; two separate blood tests have confirmed his wife, Christine, is not pregnant.

"All I could do was suggest they keep trying. Preferably in the bedroom and not on some office desk," Dr. Graziano told the Genoa City News.

Mrs. Williams was seen returning to her office where at first she didn't want to discuss her personal life with law associate Michael Baldwin. But at the last minute, Williams confided she won't be having a baby, broke down in tears and fell into Baldwin's arms.

His head pounding, Mr. Williams returned alone to his home and summoned his mother, Mary Williams, to give her the bad news.

A Miscarriage?
At a meeting held at the RoadKill Cafe Tuesday, Mrs. Mary Williams informed her son's secretary, and wife's best pal, along with cafe owner, Gina Roma, that a new member of the Williams family is not in the cards - at least for now.

Seemingly shocked at the news, Roma, Nina Webster and Lynne 'Yes-Boss' Bassett shook their heads in sadness. "Was it a miscarriage," Bassett asked.

Williams explained the pregnancy announcement was premature and not to worry. "They will be having a baby soon. I’ve never seen my son so committed," Williams said adding her daughter-in-law, "Will be pregnant as soon as possible."

November 2000

Mama's Boy?
Like a good little wife, Mrs. Paul 'Clueless' Williams has capitulated to her husband's demand that plans for a romantic Christmas cruise be abandoned.

Mr. Williams has repeatedly stated the most important thing in his marriage at this point would be for his wife to spend time with his mother cooped up together at a resort so that the two might mend broken fences.

William's theory is that his mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, can convince his wife to have a baby even though Williams and his mother refuse to acknowledge Williams' daughter from a previous marriage.

Convinced the time is not right to bring another child into the world, Mrs. Paul Williams is opposed to having a baby until she is ready.

Mr. Williams cannot understand why his wife or any spouse wouldn't want to be forced into a stressful situation.

Historically, it is nearly impossible for in-laws at odds to reach any compromise other than agreeing to disagree.

December 2000

Bong In Hong Kong
Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams has announced his impending trip to Hong Kong, while not guaranteed to heal his marriage wounds, should turn up quite a few Pacific Rim customers!

"I'm hoping to find time to beat the tea leaves so I can rustle up some of those juicy Pacific Rim customers," Clueless told reporters Tuesday and added current Clueless Detective and Alarm Company clients will be in good hands while he's out of the country. "We've got an array of detectives covering all the cases in progress with others standing by to take new cases," Clueless said.

Alarm system clients will be serviced by the company's puppy dog office manager, Lynne 'Yes-Boss' Bassett.

Clueless had no comment when asked why Pacific Rim customers would even consider a relatively unknown detective and alarm company from an obscure city.

In the past year Clueless has not solved or worked on a single case and the last time an alarm system was installed or service could not be determined.

Genoa City's super-sleuth will be accompanying crusading lawyer, Christine 'The Bug' Williams, and in between business meetings the two hope to resolve marital differences sustained when Mrs. Williams was unable and later said she didn't want to get pregnant. The arrival of a baby Bug would have appeased Mrs. Carl Williams who has been demanding her son provide her with a grandchild.

January 2001

If He Had a Brain!
Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams proved again on Friday if he had a brain he'd be dangerous! When the super-sleuth informed the great Victor Newman he will be able to work on the surveillance case of Diane Jenkins after all, Newman suggested he get rid of the real detective Clueless had put on the case.

Clueless pointed out that taking over the case exclusively would require removing the surveillance equipment installed by the other detective. With time a factor Newman agreed that Clueless and the other detective should work together and made it clear his first priority was to determine where Jenkins spent the holiday.

Clueless did some checking but could only report back to Newman that Jenkins had gone, "south."

Instead of blasting Williams for being such a moron, Newman took the news in stride. Not once did he suggest Williams contact the limousine company Jenkins hired to drive her to Kansas.

February 2001

02.15.01

Clueless Takes Case!
Although he hasn't solved a case in well over a year, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams has been hired to solve the 'Who Switched The Sperm' case.

Fearing former wife Diane Jenkins may return to Genoa City in the future to dig up the past, Newman Enterprises top dog, Victor Newman, hired the detective Thursday because, "Diane is a conniving devious woman. I need to know who was responsible for the sperm switch so I’ll know what I’m up against."

In a related development, another of the many former Newman wives, Nikki Newman has stated she is certain no one will ever find out who switched the sperm.

"I paid cash to the guy [Jack Abbott] referred me to and it went very smoothly."

May 2001

Why I Became A Private Dick!
Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams has revealed for the first time why he became a private detective.

Discussing the Newman home coming party with his newest client, Williams told Isabella Brana on Wednesday that being grateful is something he's come to expect from his satisfied clients. "I was happy to do it. It's why I got in the PI business," Williams said of his edentates participation in the Nick Newman case.

July 2001

Be Still My Heart
Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams caught a lucky break here today when social butterfly and Jabot Cosmetics handywoman, Nikki Newman agreed to check out the woman the married PI has fallen in love with.

After a computer hacking attack, tensions were running high at the Clueless Detective & Alarm Company when Mrs. Newman walked in. Office manager Lynne 'Yes-Boss' Bassett was noticeably upset that her boss seemed more concerned with his female client than protecting the privacy of his customers.

"Is it my imagination or did it get chilly in here all of a sudden?" Newman sniped as Bassett stormed past her. ""I like Lynne. She’s a good worker and friend but she sometimes tries to run my life as well as the business," Williams replied without admitting that if it weren't for Bassett he wouldn't have a business.

As the subject changed to his newest love interest, Williams reiterated that Isabella 'Dizzy Izzy" Brana is just another case waiting to be solved. "She’s my client. I would never cross the line. I must admit there is chemistry between us," he said.

"I may just have to check this lady out. It can’t hurt," Newman volunteered.

Had Newman checked on Brana at that moment she would have found Izzy at the Williams apartment pawing though a pile of papers. At Brana's side was Genoa City's infamous religious hypocrite and mother of the man Brana has fallen in love with, Mary Williams.

Asked what she was looking for, Brana said, "I really don’t know." The crow's feet on Mrs. Williams' aging peepers sprang to life when she eyeballed a photograph among the rubble. "It’s a photo of me when I was six," Brana said proudly. Asked if she has siblings, Brana confirmed she has a brother and sister and went on to say how important family is. She didn't say, and Mrs. Williams didn't ask, why she hasn't told her important family that her life is in danger.

Mrs. Winters heart raced when Brana said she wants a family. "Having a child was an issue between Paul and his wife. She [The Bug] put off having a family for her career. That’s probably why she took the job in Hong Kong and has stayed away so long. Not wanting to start a family was a big blow to their marriage because Paul wanted a child so badly," Williams spewed as visions of a grandchild danced in her head.

The Clue!
He made a list and checked it twice. Plastic gloves. Flashlight. PI license. Gun. Key to cabin. Ready to head out on the highway for the journey to a rustic cabin in the woods, detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams said good-bye to his client.

Isabella 'Dizzy Izzy' Brana was worried. What if the man she hired to protect her from the dark side can't find a clue? "Will we be able to put this behind us and move on with our lives together?" she asked.

Clueless was guilt stricken for a moment. He didn't want to talk about his personal feelings while Brana is still his client. Izzy knew how he felt. "You’re married. Are you getting cold feet?" she wondered.

Clueless flip-flopped. Putting his inability to "cross the line" aside, he gave Izzy a massive load of his body fluid. Izzy loved the taste of chunky phlegm and wanted more. Unfortunately, Clueless waffled again putting business before pleasure.

The drive to most rustic cabins is a long one but in a flash Clueless was poking around the shanty belonging to Brana's former husband. Whether he had legal right to enter the property didn't matter.

After pawing through desk drawers and filing cabinets without success, Clueless hit pay dirt. Pulling back a rug revealing a loose board, Clueless pried away until he was able to withdraw a ledge and a photo album with the words 'Heaven Can Wait Massage Parlor' on it.

Pleased with himself, Clueless thumbed through the album containing photographs of naked babes. His heart racing, something flipped the page. What he saw took his breath away. Dizzy Izzy was looking back at him! 

Man of moral fiber feels guilty!
Claiming he's a man who lives by a moral code, detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams continued fighting off guilt pangs Wednesday after "crossing the line" for a second time.

"I'm still a married man," Williams barked when the object of his deception, Isabella 'Izzy' Brana appeared unable to understand why the man, she encouraged to commit the despicable act of adultery with, had begun to waffle.

"I should have talked to her first," Williams said of his wife as if Christine 'Bug' Williams would have given him permission to screw around if only he had asked.

Her own guilt creeping up around her throat, Brana tried to rationalize the situation by telling Clueless his marriage has been over a long time and then had the audacity to say William's inability to put her shady past behind them is the real reason he cannot accept their feelings for one another.

It's a sad day in Genoa City when a man - a term used loosely in Williams' case - cannot keep his pecker in his pants and his hands off other women. A real man, in love and committed to his wife and marriage, as Williams claimed to be, would never let a few months of separation ruin the love he and the Bug once had.

October 2001

Epiphany strikes PI
The only good thing about detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams is that there are no immediate plans to clone this simpleminded private detective.

Williams exhibited all the qualities of an imbecile Thursday when he had to be told he's a PI. Showing up at the chaotic Abbott residence, Williams looked around and then remarked, "seems empty here. Where is everyone?"

The idiot knew full well that family member Colleen Carlton had run away and that he had been hired to find the kid. Williams admitted he has his best men on the case and has even made the case his number one priority yet it didn't dawn on him that the family might be out looking for the runaway.

After proclaiming he had come all the way out to the home only to report he had nothing to report, Williams was asked by Jack Abbott about his personal life. "I saw you at our party with a beauty. I thought maybe you were ready to move on with your life."

Williams verified he had thought about moving on but things didn't work out with dizzy Izzy Brana and the former brothel worker left town leaving him in a thick fog. "Do I have to remind you. You’re a PI. You can find her any time you want to," Abbott stated.

As Abbott's words raced around inside his pea brain, Williams looked as if he had been struck by an intuitive grasp of reality. Yes! I'm a PI. I am, I said. And no one cared, not even the chair.

Office manager bombs again
Clueless Detective & Alarm Company office manager, Lynne 'Yes-Boss' Bassett, has secretly pined for her boss over the years and each time it appears she might score a direct hit with Paul 'Clueless' Williams, Bassett has taken a scud missile up the butt.

Thinking all three competing women in her boss' life were out of the way, Bassett made another move on the man she loves Monday when she brought breakfast to the office hoping it would hit the Williams hot spot.

As the aroma of bagels, cream cheese and orange juice filled the office Bassett's heart raced. She was alone at last with the man of her dreams. But even before the first bite of bagel slid down her gullet, Bassett's stomach began to turn when she saw Williams' former wife, Lauren Fenmore, walk in carrying breakfast goodies of her own.

Looking as if she wanted to rip the face off Fenmore's head, Bassett limped back to her desk like a good little puppy-dog.

Rejected again, Bassett has yet to learn that in order to get Williams in her bed she needs to act like the type of woman Williams craves - a whore.

November 2001

PI withholds evidence
Genoa City police report evidence is lacking in the Tricia Dennison rape case against Victor Newman but continue holding the suspect behind bars.

Besides the fact Newman's accuser has gone missing, a key in the case is video taped evidence the police know exist but haven't lifted a finger to obtain. The tape in question is in the hands of Genoa City's most bungled private detective, Paul 'Clueless' Williams.

Williams made the one hour drive to the Newman ranch Friday to inform immediate Newman members he has seen the tape and it doesn't look good for Mr. Newman. "Let's hope the DA never sees the tape," Williams said.

Williams better hope the district attorney never finds out he is withholding evidence and charges his ass with a crime.

Preposterousness!
Genoa City's bungling private detective, Paul 'Clueless' Williams, pulled another boner out of his bag of tricks Thursday when, in an effort to determine whether Tricia Dennison had obtained any recent prescriptions, simply called one of his many operatives in the field and in a flash, determined that indeed, Dennison had a prescription filled on the same day the crazy woman claimed Victor Newman raped her!

In order to have obtained a traceable scheduled drug, Dennison would have had to have written Dr. Fiona Burns' DEA number on the prescription prior to presenting it to the pharmacy. In addition, unless she's a complete moron, Dennison would never have written her real name on the prescription.

Since the tranquilizer Dennison obtained was not scheduled, the prescription would not have been entered into the DEA database. That Clueless has an operative with access to DEA computers is laughable.

Even giving these goofs the benefit of the doubt wouldn't help because a search of the computer system for the name Dennison would not have resulted in a 'hit' either.

After all the absurdity, Clueless still didn't have the evidence needed to prove his case. "Even if we get the results we need we still have to prove Tricia gave them [drugs] to you. How do we do that?" Clueless told Newman as he scratched his empty head.

C'mon Clueless! You're the PI. Figure it out!

It's my job!
A deep sense of gratification has gripped the citizens of Genoa City now that a private detective has come forward to all but admit for the first time to being nothing more than a bungling nincompoop.

Joining the ranks of those blaming themselves for the shooting of social butterfly Ryan McNeil, Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams admitted Tuesday that if he had only been a man he might have been able to get the gun away from the shooter.

Asserting that the shooting would not have happened had he been at the crime scene, Williams said, "It's my job to protect people" and at the same time came to the conclusion, "This hasn't been my best year."

Indeed, none of the past twenty years has been good for Williams. In all that time the super-sleuth has never solved a crime on his own.

 
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