Catspaw, I believe Duckboots would never reach the auctioning table for she is a free agent.
Beside, Rick does not have to really get knocked off. Why can't the entire accident be staged and he secretly relocates in the Bahamas or somewhere warm with Heather. We will transfer proceeds from the royalites generated.
Then again, who will be my teacher?
Maybe I'll move down to the Bahamas too.

BB