Local Hero His trade was creating heroes, but comic book writer Mitch Dempsey had never seen himself as one. But something about Hester Wallace, the shy single mom who moved in upstairs, made him long to protect, honor and love her forever.... Dual Image Playing Booth DeWitt's cruel ex-wife was pushing Ariel Kirkwood's acting career in the right direction-but pushing sexy Booth away. She wanted to be his leading lady-for life. Could she convince Booth to see her for the woman she truly was?