Chapter 3 Summary

Dave arrives at Annie's and does not notice the three men behind him until it is too late. These men force their way into Annie's house. The men tie Annie up and then take Dave into the bathroom where they have filled the bathtub with water. One of the men, an older man with glasses, asks Dave where Fitzpatrick is. Dave does not know. Another man pushes Dave's head under water and holds him there until he nearly drowns. When they pull him out of the water, the man again asks Dave where Fitzpatrick is. Dave still does not know. Before they can put him in the water again, Annie manages to get her ankles free and make noise to attract the neighbors. The three men leave but promise they will be back. The police come and take a report, but Dave knows...