Summary

Maya receives a package from Daniel, including a dispassionate letter, pictures of Nidia in Berkeley, and an article about Adam Trevor, who was arrested and jailed for counterfeiting. Adam blames his downfall on his brother, who circulated the money in Las Vegas, using it to bribe cops, which brought it to the attention of the FBI. The article ends claiming that the counterfeiting plates were never recovered, and if they get into the wrong hands, they could have a disastrous effect on the economy. Maya frets that this means the FBI is looking for her.

Maya doesn’t worry for long because at the end of November Daniel breaks off their romance and Maya spirals into despair. She gets drunk and destroys many of Manuel’s possessions, including his computer. Maya is full of self-loathing, blaming herself for Daniel...