Unraveling the mystery behind Carla Boone's disappearance is one of the most emotional early-game storylines in Fallout: New Vegas. Assigned by the grieving sniper Craig Boone in Novac, the quest titled One For My Baby challenges players to investigate local suspects and uncover a dark betrayal. Choosing the correct culprit requires careful exploration and evidence gathering to ensure justice is properly served.
Initiating the Investigation in Novac
To begin the quest, travel to Novac and speak with Craig Boone inside the giant dinosaur mouth during his nighttime guard shift. Boone explains that his wife was captured by Caesar's Legion, and he suspects someone in town sold her into slavery. He asks you to bring the guilty party in front of the dinosaur while wearing his beret so he can take the shot.
While you can technical guess who committed the crime, doing so without evidence leads to unfavorable outcomes. Taking the time to search Novac ensures you deliver accurate justice without harming innocent townspeople. Talk to the locals to get a sense of town dynamics before breaking into any private spaces.
Finding the Evidence Against Jeanie May Crawford
The key piece of evidence is hidden inside the Novac Dino Bite Gift Shop office. Wait until late at night when Jeanie May Crawford leaves the lobby desk to go home. Once the lobby is empty, pick the easy lock on the floor safe hidden behind the counter.
Inside the safe, you will discover the Bill of Sale, which confirms that Jeanie May sold Carla Boone to Caesar's Legion for 1,000 caps. Reading this document gives you all the proof needed to confront her. Keep this document in your inventory to present to Boone after the deed is done.
Executing the Plan and Confronting Boone
Equip Boone's beret and speak with Jeanie May inside her home or near the lobby. Use the dialogue option to convince her to walk with you toward the front of the dinosaur statue. Position her directly in front of the giant mouth so Boone has a clear line of sight.
Once she reaches the target zone, put on the beret if you haven't already, signaling Boone to pull the trigger. After her sudden elimination, return to the sniper nest inside the dinosaur mouth to talk with Boone. Present the Bill of Sale to prove you targeted the right person.
Recruiting Boone and Quest Outcomes
Showing Boone the Bill of Sale earns his deep respect and officially completes the quest. As a reward, Boone will offer to join you as a companion on your journey through the Mojave Wasteland. His Spotter perk highlights enemies when aiming down sights, making him an exceptionally valuable ally.
If you fail to present the evidence or bring an innocent resident like No-Bark Noonan, Boone will become enraged upon learning the truth. Choosing the wrong suspect deprives you of Boone's partnership and damages your reputation in Novac. Completing the investigation cleanly guarantees the best path forward for your character.
