Chapters 4 through 6 Summary

Tempe's cat, Birdie, arrives early in the morning, and then Tempe goes to work. Tempe resumes work trying to identify the two bodies killed by the bomb. Tempe finds that she is troubled by the death of Emily Anne. It reminds her of the killing of a twelve-year-old boy years earlier. Tempe vows to do everything possible to help find and convict those responsible. She asks LaManche for permission to assist with the case, and LaManche says he will make inquiries.

Tempe arrives home in the evening, and Isabelle calls. She tells Tempe to turn on her television.

In chapter five, a news broadcast reports that Ryan has been arrested for possession of stolen property and drug trafficking. Tempe is shocked. She tries to call multiple phone numbers to get more information, but she is unable to reach anyone. Tempe waits...