History Awesome / TheHeatherWellsMysteries

** Calling out all the fired RAs for lying about the party where they last saw their dead coworker Jasmine, choosing to cover their butts since the party served alcohol to minors, and mentioning that they have never apologized. Of course, one of them turns out to be Jasmine's murderer...

* Heather's moments go UpToEleven in her last book.

* Heather noting that girls don't elevator surf, and calling out [[spoiler: Chris Allington]] for taking advantage of innocent freshmen
* As twisted as the killer's motives and means were, [[spoiler:Rachel's successful]] murders have to count. Even Heather doesn't figure it out until she sees the evidence in front of her: [[spoiler: Rachel would tase her victims after calling them to her office, and then push their bodies into the elevator shafts]].
* Mrs. Allington, while drunk and recently electrocuted [[spoiler: knocks down Rachel with a wine bottle and then pronounces she's Size 12 like Heather, when Rachel insulted Heather for being fat.]]

* Heather getting a lead on drug dealers on campus, and calling out Kimberly's roommate for attempting to frame the [[spoiler: gay]] basketball coach.

* Heather facing the killer, [[spoiler: and surviving a shootout while rescuing the killer's cat]].

** Shuts down unauthorized filming at the Allington Penthouse, reminding Christopher in front of his new girlfriend about his previous actions in ''Size 12 Is Not Fat'' [[spoiler: leading to several girls getting murdered.]] This allows [=EMTs=] to check on Tania Trace, who has just fainted.

** Cooper says he's going to shoot [[spoiler: Gary Hall]] if the latter threatens Tania again and "happens to wander into range." Since Heather has a problem with Cooper having a gun, he asks her thoughts on it.[[note]]Gary Hall has just shot Tania's previous bodyguard, poisoned a field producer with rat poison, and has threatened Tania's baby [[/note]] Heather responds thus:

** Figures out that [[spoiler: Tania's ex-husband Gary Hall]] is on campus when she hears that one of the camp girl's Orthodox Jewish boyfriend is named Billy Bigelow. [[spoiler: For those who don't know, Billy Bigelow is a character from the play Carousel.]]
** Uses [[spoiler: [[ImprobableWeapon a doll]]]] she gave Tania to [[spoiler: stab Gary Hall's hand before he can fire]], which gives her and Tania time to escape.

** Threatens many people to not tell his brother Jordan about Cooper's upcoming marriage to Heather, given that Jordan is Heather's ex. Then [[spoiler: tells his brother about the wedding, in the middle of berating him for not reporting the threatening letter that Gary Hall sent him, which promised Tania "a world of hurt".]].
** Fires a literal ChekhovsGun on [[spoiler: Gary Hall]]
** Bills his father enough money so that he and Heather [[spoiler: can have a wedding in the Plaza]].

** Lisa Wu, period, for being the only one of Heather's bosses to not be [[spoiler: a Yandere, a NiceGuy who receives a promotion, or a murder victim]] in that order.
** Tania standing up to [[spoiler: her ex-husband]] while the latter is holding a gun. Also, her admitting that Jordan is babyish about life.

** He has become GenreSavvy to know that someone will try to murder Heather once a dead body shows up in the Death Dorm, so he calls in a friend to [[spoiler: give her a gun that she can fire comfortably.]] Guess what [[ChekhovsGun shows up]] later.

** When Heather's mom shows up, Cooper doesn't let her stay in their brownstone apartment. He then tails her against Heather's wishes, and [[spoiler: gets her mother's ex-boyfriend arrested when the former tries to push him under a cab.]]

** Calling out all the [[spoiler: fired]] RAs for [[spoiler: lying about the party where they last saw their dead coworker Jasmine, choosing to cover their butts since the party served alcohol to minors]], and mentioning that they have never apologized. [[spoiler: Of course, one of them turns out to be Jasmine's murderer...]]
** After realizing that [[spoiler: Prince Rashid and Ameera]] are innocent, Heather figures out in a few minutes who the real killer is. And nearly gets the evidence without getting caught. Also being GenreSavvy to realize that she needs proof, after the police didn't believe her in ''Size 12 Is Not Fat''.
** A mild one: learns that her boss [[spoiler: is pregnant and upset about it]] and offers her comforting but necessary advice. Especially since Heather [[spoiler: can't have children due to endometriosis]] and she remains the better person.
** [[spoiler: Shoots said killer Howard Chen with an illegal gun, non-lethally, and then disposes of the gun before the police come.]]

** Prince Rashid and [[spoiler: his wife Ameera]] for risking his father's wrath and financial support and coming out into the open after Heather encourages them to share a dorm room together. [[spoiler: Ameera is technically a British commoner and thus not "eligible" to marry him; Rashid's father would kill her the way he killed Rashid's aunt.]]

** Detective Canavan's discussion on the killer [[spoiler: Howard Chen]], which essentially says that there are a lot of [[FreudianExcuse people who suffer in this world]] and [[SubvertedTrope they don't become murderers]], telling Heather to feel no pity. [[spoiler: Also tells Heather to wash her hands, since they probably [[DoWrongRight have gunpowder residue]] from her shooting Howard.]]

** When Heather reveals that she can't have children due to endometriosis, Cooper calms her down, pointing out that neither of their jobs -- private investigator and residence hall assistant-- allow them much time for raising kids, and that they don't need children to be happy. RealityEnsues as he discusses how kids can turn out differently from what the parents expect, like Heather and Cooper did, and that they shouldn't be conceived to take care of the parents in old age.

* Cooper also gets one that doubles as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming: the reason why he hasn't pursued Heather despite her interest is because he doesn't want to take advantage of her while she's [[AboveTheInfluence on the rebound.]]

* Cooper's moments overlap with CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming

** Tania standing up to [[spoiler: her ex-husband]] while the latter is holding a gun. Also, her admitting that Jordan is [[UnderStatement babyish]] about life.

** Shuts down unauthorized filming at the Allington Penthouse, reminding Christopher in front of his new girlfriend about his previous actions in ''Size 12 Is Not Fat'' [[spoiler: leading to several girls getting murdered.]] This allows EMTs to check on Tania Trace, who has just fainted.

** [[QueenofBabble Lizzie Nichols]] making a cameo. Also, Heather getting a Lizzie Nichols wedding dress.

* Heather

* Cooper

* Other

* Other

** Calling out all the [[spoiler: fired]] RAs for [[spoiler: lying about the party where they last saw their dead coworker Jasmine, choosing to cover their butts since the party served alcohol to minors]], and mentioning that they have never apologized. [[spoiler: Of course, one of them turns out to be Jasmine's murderer . . . ]]

** [[spoiler: Shoots said killer Howard Chen with an illegal gun, non-lethally, and then disposes gun before the police come.]]

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** The nighttime security guard, residence hall director Lisa Wu, and the basketball coach all get one when the camp girls stage an inappropriate dance in front of a few basketball players. The guard has the whole performance taped, Lisa tells the girls' parents, and the coach makes his players run several laps around the quad. Note that Lisa comes back in the next book, unlike Heather's previous bosses.

** Tania standing up to [[spoiler: her ex-husband]] while the latter is holding a gun. Also, her admitting that Jordan is not [[UnderStatement very mature earlier on.]]

** Don't make Heather cry; even if you're Cooper's little sister, he will tear you down.

** Asks Detective Canavan to escort Heather home safely, which Canavan does under the pretext of taking her in for questioning.

** [[CallingTheOldManOut Calling out her mother]] for stealing her money as a pop singer when the former shows up one night with seven suitcases, not buying the excuse that dearest mom wants to make things right.

** Calling out all the RAs for [[spoiler: lying about the party where they last saw their dead coworker Jasmine, choosing to cover their butts since the party served alcohol to minors]], and mentioning that they have never apologized. [[spoiler: Of course, one of them turns out to be Jasmine's murderer . . . ]]

** Cooper says he's going to shoot [[spoiler: Gary Hall]] if the latter threatens Tania again and "happens to wander into range." Since Heather has a problem with Cooper having a gun, he asks her thoughts on it. Heather responds thus: [[note]]Gary Hall has just shot Tania's previous bodyguard, poisoned a field producer with rat poison, and has threatened Tania's baby [[/note]]

-> "Not as long as you don't miss.''

** Surviving a dinner with the Cartwrights, even though Cooper has to bribe her with promising a cleaning service for the apartment.

** Tania standing up to [[spoiler: her ex-husband]] while the latter is holding a gun. Also, her admitting that Jordan is not [[Understatement very mature earlier on.]]

** He has become GenreSavvy to know that someone will try and murder Heather once a dead body shows up in the Death Dorm, so he calls in a friend to [[spoiler: give her a gun that she can fire comfortably.]] Guess what [[ChekhovsGun shows up]] later.

** Figures out that [[spoiler: Tania's ex-husband Gary Hall]] is on campus when she hears that one of the camp girl's Orthodox Jewish boyfriend is named Billy Bigelow. For those who don't know, Billy Bigelow is a character from the play Carousel.

** Taking Gavin, Jamie and Heather prisoner during the paintball war, proving himself a dead=shot with paint balls. Counts as Foreshadowing.

** Threatens many people to not tell his brother Jordan about Cooper's upcoming marriage to Heather, given that Jordan is Heather's ex. Then [[spoiler: tells his brother about the wedding, in the middle of berating him for not reporting the threatening letter that Gary Hall sent him]].

** Tania standing up to [[spoiler: her ex-husband]] while the latter is holding a gun. Also, her admitting that Jordan is not very mature earlier on.

** Cooper Cartwright's father being able to lure his son into a meeting, to hire him as Tania's new bodyguard. The guy may be a CorruptCompanyExecutive, but he is [[ManipulativeBastard good]].

** Producer Stephanie telling off one of the mothers at the end of the book. Very cathartic.

** After realizing that [[spoiler: Prince Rashid and Ameera]] are innocent, Heather figures out in a few minutes who the real killer is. And nearly gets the evidence without getting caught.

** A mild one: learns that her boss [[spoiler: is pregnant and upset about it]] and offers her comforting but necessary advice. Especially since Heather can't have children due to endometriosis, and she remains the better person.

** [[spoiler: Shoots said killer Howard Chen with an illegal gun, and then disposes gun before the police come.]]

** Prince Rashid and [[spoiler: his wife Ameera]] for risking his father's wrath and financial support and coming out into the open. [[spoiler: Ameera is technically a British commoner and thus not "eligible" to marry him; Rashid's father would kill her.]]

** Detective Canavan's discussion on the killer [[spoiler: Howard Chen]], which essentially says that there are a lot of people who suffer in this world and they don't become murderers, telling Heather to feel no pity. [[spoiler: Also tells Heather to wash her hands, since they probably [[DoWrongRight have gunpowder residue]] from her shooting Howard.]]

** Uses [[spoiler: ImprobableWeapon a doll]] she gave Tania to [[spoiler: stab Gary Hall's hand before he can fire]], which gives her and Tania time to escape.

** Figures out that [[spoiler: Tania's ex-husband Gary Hall]] is on campus when she hears that one of the camp girl's Orthodox Jewish boyfriends boyfriends is named Billy Bigelow. For those who don't know, Billy Bigelow is a character from the play Carousel

** Uses [[spoiler: a doll]] she gave Tania to [[spoiler: stab Gary Hall's hand before he can fire]], which gives her and Tania time to escape.

** Threatens many people to not tell his brother Jordan about Cooper's upcoming marriage to Heather, given that Jordan is Heather's ex. Then [[spoiler: tells his brother, in the middle of berating him for not reporting the threatening letter that Gary Hall sent him]]

** Fires a literal ChekhovsGun on [[spoiler: mow down Gary Hall]]

** Bills his father enough money so that he and Heather [[spoiler: can have a wedding in the Plaza]].

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** The nighttime security guard, residence hall director Lisa Wu, and the basketball coach all get one when the camp girls stage an inappropriate dance in front of a few basketball players. The guard has the whole performance taped, Lisa tells the girls' parents, and the coach makes his players run several laps around the quad.

** Figures out that [[spoiler: Tania's ex-husband Gary Hall]] is on campus when she hears that one of the camp girl's Orthodox Jewish boyfriends boyfriends is named {Theater/Carousel Billy Bigelow}.

** Figures out that [[spoiler: Tania's ex-husband Gary Hall]] is on campus when she hears that one of the camp girl's Orthodox Jewish boyfriends boyfriends is named [[Carousel Billy Bigelow]].

* Heather's moments go UpToEleven in her last book

** [[CallingTheOldManOut Calling out her mother]] for stealing her money as a pop singer when the former shows up one night, not buying her excuse that

** Not allowing a freshman's mom to bully her into giving little Kaleigh a single just because her roommate Ameera is a "slut". During the entire book.

** Calling out all the RAs for [[spoiler: lying about the party where they last saw their dead coworker Jasmine, choosing to cover their butts since the party served alcohol to minors]]

** Prince Rashid and [[spoiler: his wife Ameera]] for risking his father's wrath and financial support and coming out into the open. [[spoiler: Ameera is technically a British commoner and thus not "eligible to marry him.]]

** Detective Canavan's discussion on the killer, which essentially says that there are a lot of people who suffer in this world

* Heather facing the killer, [[spoiler: and surviving a shootout with the killer's cat]].

** Taking Gavin, Jamie and Heather prisoner during the paintball war, proving himself a dead=shot with paintballs. Counts as Foreshadowing.

** Tom Snelling and the security guard Pete breaking open a door by body-slamming it.

** Calling out all the RAs for [[spoiler: lying about the party where they last saw their dead coworker Jasmine, since

** Prince Rashid and [[spoiler: his wife Ameera]] for risking his father's wrath

* Heather getting a lead on drug dealers on campus, and calling out Kimberly's roommate.

* Cooper also gets one that doubles as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. The reason why he hasn't pursued Heather despite her interest is because he doesn't want to take advantage of her while she's on the rebound.

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* Cooper gets a few moments, most that overlap with CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming

** He has become GenreSavvy to know that someone will try and murder Heather once a dead body shows up in the Death Dorm, so he calls in a friend to [[spoiler: give her a gun.]]

* Heather's moments go UpToEleven

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