Summary

In Chapter 18, Ern explains about his younger brother Jeremy who died young, but does not reveal how Jeremy died. Ern sees an unsigned contract on Juliette’s desk and considers how a murder investigation may impact Juliette selling the resort. Ern talks to Crawford about potential evidence on Juliette’s security cameras and when the sergeant is arriving, as well as Green Boots identity. Ern reminds Crawford that Crawford cannot keep Michael without cause. Ern also tells Crawford not to talk to Michael without Ern present. Ern goes into the Drying Room to talk to Michael. Ern notes how bad the smell is in the room. Michael tells Ern that he has been thinking about Jeremy and the delay in having Jeremy’s funeral for seven years. Michael admits that he killed Alan Holton purposefully. Michael tells Ern that Ern is the only...