Chapter Two Summary

Police Officer Kincannin examines the rock some irate citizen has tossed through the window of the Falconer's home. He believes it is merely vandalism, but the Falconers believe it is something more ominous. They feel threatened, and request additional security. Kincannin is less sympathetic, explaining the threat level is probably low and his force is definitely undermanned. He promises to send a squad car around on occasional patrol and then leaves.

Afterwards John and Louise debate whether or not they should take further action in the face of the local police authorities seeming indifference to their plight. They remember that Agent Harris from the FBI has given them his card and told them to call should they need his assistance. The only problem is that it was Agent Harris who initially charged the family with aiding terrorists. As the charges were...