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1. What does Krissy Jacobs think when she sees the spray-paint on her wall in 1994?

Krissy Jacobs worries mostly about what the neighbors will say when she sees the spray-paint on her wall in 1994.

2. Why does Margaret return to her hometown of Wakarusa?

Margot returns to her hometown of Wakarusa to help take care of her Uncle Luke, who has dementia.

3. How does Margot feel abotut her parents?

Margot feels disconnected from and resentful towards her parents.

4. What crime case is Wakarusa fascinated with almost 25 years after it happens?

Wakarusa is still fascinated with the murder of January Jones, a 6-year-old girl, almost 25 years after it happens.

5. What ongoing problems did Luke and Rebecca have in their marriage?

Luke and Rebecca had the ongoing problem of infertility in their marriage.

6. Why is Luke recently having a harder time in his life?

Luke is recently having a harder time in his life due to losing his wife Rebecca to cancer and to his worsening dementia.

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