part IV: Chapters 18-21 Summary

In Chapter 18, time passes and John does not hear from Frank. John assumes that Frank is sorry that he aired his business the night they had dinner. Susan visits Alhambra often to paint and to see her horses. Susan seems to be developing a friendship with Anna though they don't have much in common. Susan rarely mentions Frank, only that there is high security at Alhambra for all visitors. John thinks that Susan is naïve.

Near Memorial Day, the stables are completed and Susan brings her horses back. Domenic refuses to discuss the bill, telling John to deal with Frank. John still has not heard from Frank at all.

At work in New York, John receives a call from Mr. Stephen Novac, an IRS agent. Novac arrives at John's office and tells him that he owes...