Summary

In Chapter 23, Noose set Drew’s trial for the first week in August. Jake knew by then Kiera would be visibly pregnant. Noose also insisted that Drew be brought to court even though Jake had tried to get his first appearance waived. He felt that Noose was performing for the crowd in light of the upcoming election as he dealt with Drew and accepted his initial plea of not guilty.

At Dyer’s request, Jake arranged for Dyer to meet with Josie and Kiera in his office. Josie answered the questions well, but Kiera broke down crying. Jake suggested perhaps she be questioned another time.

In Chapter 24, because Jake had avoided cameras, Lee pulled an old picture of him from the newspaper files and put it on the front page of the paper along with a picture of Drew in handcuffs on his...