Chapter 13 Summary

Amrita describes her dreadful airport experience as Bobby watches his 9 PM deadline pass. He has never seen her so upset, but still has to go. Claiming that it will take but a few minutes, Bobby cautions Amrita not to answer the door or the phone, kisses Victoria, and tells her to take care of her mom. He is scooped up by a large black car outside the hotel. Argument is futile. Bobby is sure that the Kapalikas will inspect the bag and begin beating him soon. After following a different route that before, they arrive at a locked gate. Bobby notes two tall chimneys nearby. He is patted down and his bag is inspected, but only down to the first hardback before being handed back to him. He is taken to a small room, not curtained, and finds Das seated on the floor...