Chapter 25 Summary

Back in Lawrence, Marlee's hometown, Small, a private investigator hired by Fitch, is still digging around for information about her. He tracks down and interviews a woman named Rebecca, who he discovers was a friend of hers, but who denies knowing her. Once Small leaves, Rebecca calls Marlee, who she knows as Claire, and warns her that someone is asking after her.

Marlee contacts Fitch and requests an immediate interview. Fitch leaves right away and meets her at the Biloxi pier. Immediately, Marlee confronts him, telling him to stop digging around in her past or the deal is off, threatening to deal with Rohr instead. She then lays down the terms of the deal. Once both sides have finished their closing arguments, the money - the amount is yet to be determined - will be wired into an account, and then the jury...