Summary

Chapter 21, told from Jess’ point of view, is set on Friday, December 7. Jess stands in front of her closet wondering what to wear because Shields asked her to wear a black dress like she would wear for an evening out for her next assignment. Shields has not even told Jess where she is going so Jess is surprised when the Uber driver pulls up in front of the Sussex Hotel. Jess receives a text from Shields telling her to go to the bar on the main level.

Once Jess is inside the bar, Shields sends her another message instructing her to sit near a group of men. One of the men approaches Jess but Shields indicates through a text that Jess needs to talk to the man in the blue shirt. Jess, who calls herself Jessica, pretends to know the man in order...