Summary

In Chapter 21, Richard and Malley head upriver. In the water, they find Tommy’s suitcase. Inside are license plates, a blonde wig, credit and debit cards, disposable cell phones, and other such items. There is also a binder full of photos and e-mails between Malley and Tommy, which she throws into the water against Richard’s advice, saying it is her stupidity, not evidence for the case against Tommy. As they head upriver, they discover Skink standing on the roof of the now-sunken houseboat. Skink explains that Tommy managed to shoot him and escape. Skink explains he will now go after Tommy. Richard and Malley insist on coming along.

In Chapter 22, Tommy begins shooting as Richard, Malley, and Skink veer into the creek where Tommy has gone. Meanwhile, Dime has taken the Malibu for a joyride and is pulled over by Tile. Dime confesses...