Summary

In Chapter 46 Stephen ponders some of the differences between details in The Perfect Stranger and what had actually occurred. For example, in The Perfect Stranger Jonathan's girlfriend, Sarah, left their trip because her father had fallen ill. In reality Jonathan and Sarah had a fight and she left the trip upset. After Jonathan died, Nancy called Sarah to tell her what happened, reaching Sarah's mother who promised to relay the message to Sarah. They never heard from Sarah again. Stephen also remember a call from Sarah's mother after Sarah returned from the trip but before Jonathan died. Stephen only heard Nancy's end of the conversation. Sarah's mother was very upset but Nancy calmly told her they should be able to sort out their own problems.

In Chapter 47 Catherine frantically tries to wake up Robert. He is in a dazed state having taken sleeping...