Chapters 2-3 Summary

In chapter two, Lucas and Del are in a bar waiting for a pimp to show up. Lucas wants to arrest the pimp for cutting the face of one of his snitches. As they wait, Del tells Lucas about the murder of his cousin, Stephanie Bekker. Del thinks the husband had something to do with her death even though he was out of town at the time. Del wants Lucas to take a look at the case, but Lucas hesitates to agree. The pimp comes in. When Lucas approaches to arrest him, the pimp pulls a knife. Already angry, the knife pushes Lucas over the edge. Lucas beats the kid up until Del pulls him away.

In chapter three, Michael Bekker indulges in the prescription and illegal drugs he carries around in a cigarette case. Bekker is going to Stephanie's funeral...