Chapter Two Summary

Stephanie takes the first logical step in tracking down Morelli. Hiding out in the parking lot of Morelli's apartment, Stephanie sees Joe's cousin, Mooch, retrieve some belongings from the apartment and leave. Stephanie follows.

Mooch takes Stephanie right to Morelli who is hiding out in an apartment downtown. Screwing up the necessary courage, Stephanie deduces which apartment is Morelli's hideout and knocks on the door. Morelli reluctantly answers and turns Stephanie away. As Stephanie is leaving, Morelli recognizes her and discovers the real reason for the visit. Morelli laughs at Stephanie and leaves.

Stephanie confides in Connie that the job may be too much for her and that capturing Morelli might be a lost cause. Connie suggests that Stephanie meet Ranger, a bountyhunter 'extraordinaire'. If anyone can help Stephanie apprehend Morelli, it's Ranger.

Stephanie meets Ricardo Carlos Manoso, a.k.a...