Chapter 38 Summary

Only thirty hours have passed since Archer brought Laurel back to his apartment. As he stands and looks around Archer realizes that the change he sees in the apartment has occurred within him and not the building. Archer lies down on his couch and tries to sleep but the phone wakes him. His answering service tells him that a woman is trying to contact him about her daughter coming home. Archer hangs up the phone, changes his shirt, and heads for Topanga Court.

Gloria's green Falcon is parked in front of Mrs. Mungan's home. Martha comes to the door and tells Archer that Gloria is here but scared. Archer and Gloria talk in private. Gloria says that Harold has told her more about her Aunt Allie's death. She says that Harold did not kidnap Laurel or shoot Jack Lennox. Gloria refuses to tell...